Brighten your Monday with a Teeth Whitening Quiz

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The Woodcrest dentists at Riverside Dental Group are going to let you in on a little secret: teeth whitening makes you look younger. Can you think of any other cosmetic procedure which can boast shaving years off of your age without being invasive or requiring a lengthy recovery time? Try your hand at these true-or-false questions about teeth whitening to learn more.

Questions

Q1. True or false – Whitening toothpastes have come a long way and are equally as effective as teeth bleaching.

Q2. True or false – You should not brush your teeth with baking soda, because the powder is far too abrasive for your smile. (more…)

Caring for Porcelain Dental Veneers

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Do you dread the act of smiling? Many people are truly mortified by the state of their teeth and/or gums. Whether  misalignment, malocclusions, an underbite, and overbite, twisted teeth, discoloration, or a laundry list of problems all at once are you dental plight, the thought of fixing a highly flawed smile can feel extremely daunting. Fortunately, our team of talented dentists at Dental Associates of Moreno Valley offer patients a wide variety of cosmetic dentistry options. One of the most popular makes over your entire smile in one fail swoop. You’ll just want to make sure you know just how to care for your veneers so they last for years to come. (more…)

Clear Answers to this Quiz on Invisalign

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at Riverside Dental Group would like to challenge you to a quiz on Invisalign.

Questions

Q1. True or false – Invisalign consists of customized clear alignment trays that are designed to utilize gentle force to gradually straighten teeth. (more…)

Do your Teeth Need a Helping Hand?

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Cavities are a fact of life for many people. In fact, studies show that only 1% of Americans are immune to developing a cavity in their lifetime. Tooth decay (the clinical term for cavities) is a widespread infectious disease caused by a specific strain of oral bacteria – Streptococcus mutans are most often transmitted to infants by their parents. Because tooth decay can compromise your oral health and dental structure, our team of talented dentists at Dental Associates of Moreno Valley offer helpful information regarding the restoration of decayed teeth.

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Are you Brushing Teeth Efficiently?

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When the modern toothbrush was invented several hundred years ago, oral hygiene enthusiasts were happy to make the chance from animal hair tooth brushes or chewing sticks. Boar’s hair bristles were the most commonly used toothbrushes up until the early twentieth century. Fortunately, now we have a plethora of toothbrush options in most stores. However, not all toothbrushes are beneficial for your dental health. Many people choose hard bristled toothbrushes thinking the harsher scrubbing will better eliminate debris and tooth stains. Unfortunately, hard-bristled toothbrushes are often more harmful to your dental health.

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Corona Dentists Help You Brush Up on Choosing Your Toothpaste

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Do you have a favorite toothpaste?

. Perhaps it claims to relieve tooth sensitivity. While these claims may be true, or should be per advertising regulations, few toothpaste manufacturers reveal the truth about the abrasiveness of their products. Researchers have come up with a new way to evaluate toothpastes, so consumers can know more about what they’re putting in their mouths and on their teeth.

In terms of competing products, does your preferred toothpaste clean as well?  If you have sensitive teeth, will it make brushing more comfortable for you or ultimately cause more harm than good?

Abrasivity of Popular Toothpastes

Cleaning particles are present – and crucial – in all toothpastes. These particles get your teeth clean. But it’s possible that a toothpaste can be too abrasive and can actually harm your teeth. (more…)

Calm Dental Experiences with Sedation

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Many patients receive intravenous sedation while undergoing surgical procedures of all types. Surgery is never something deemed as a relaxing experience in general, but sedation allows people to go through the nerve-wracking moments without remembering any discomfort. When it comes to dentistry, IV sedation is certainly not the only option. The Temecula dentists at the Oasis Family Dental will share some of the sedation methods available to our patients.

Nitrous Oxide

You may have heard of it as “laughing gas, but nitrous oxide is usually described as more of a (more…)

Fluoride and Dental Sealants for Children

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at Riverside Dental Group do our very best to provide comfortable experiences for children, parents (and all of our patients for that matter) are likely to feel some anxiety. Children don’t often feel excited about going to the dentist. Still, protecting your child’s teeth with good prevention is likely to make every single biannual dental visit fast and easy for your child. As a part of this plan, dental sealants and fluoride treatments give your child’s teeth super strength to (more…)