Corona Dentists Recommend Water Before Sports Drinks, Even When You Play Hard

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at Riverside Dental Group will tell you more.

Eroding Tooth Enamel While Quenching Thirst

The journal titled General Dentistry published an article highlighting research on sports drinks. The damage to tooth enamel that both sports and energy drinks can cause may surprise you. Between the two, energy drinks are the worst possible choice because of the acidic carbonation on top of their high sugar content. In fact, they showed two times as much tooth enamel damage as regular sports drinks. Jennifer Bone, DDS, MAGD, is the spokesperson for the Academy of General (more…)

Riverside Dentists Quiz You on Sports Related Dental Injuries

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

Questions

Q1. True or false – Dental fractures always require a splint, similar to a cast on a broken bone, in order for your tooth to properly heal.

Q2. True or false – Once a tooth’s roots are severed, you will have to get a dental implant or partial bridge to replace it. (more…)

Does Cold Coffee Have an Advantage Over Hot in Terms of Dental Health?

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If you enjoy a hot cup of coffee to start your morning off, you aren’t alone. However, some climates get so warm in the summer that hot beverages might not sound very appetizing. This is when many people opt for a delicious iced coffee instead. Either way, coffee is coffee, right? Whether you drink it warmed up or over ice, you are still likely to succumb to stains from the dark beverage over time. So how can cold coffee be a better choice? Your Riverside dentists with Riverside Dental Group will explain why iced coffee has an advantage. (more…)

Moreno Valley Dentists Offer Dentures and Dental Implants

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at Dental Associates of Moreno Valley will impart you with knowledge of your options.

Dentures Explained

Dentures are comprised of acrylic composite material made to look like natural gum tissue, with attached tooth-like dental crowns. Traditional dentures sit on the top of your gums. The apparatus relies upon natural suction or store-bought adhesives to stay solidly in place. Unfortunately, eating certain foods or a change in your jawbone density or facial structure can cause some slipping. (more…)

Mom’s Help Kids Have Healthy Relationship with Going to the Dentist

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Mother’s Day recently passed, and you likely took some time to reflect and celebrate the woman that raised you. Moms have a special way about them. They know what to say when times are hard. They’re on the top of our list when we have good news to share.  You may even still find yourself calling mom when you’re sick or sad because of the way she soothes you.

Do you remember your mom teaching you to brush and floss your at Dental Associates of Corona will talk about a British study that highlights the importance of a mother’s efforts to instill good oral hygiene practices in their offspring. (more…)

Fluoride Study Provides Interesting Information to Explain Effectiveness

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Fluoride is something that you probably get a lot more of than you realize. If you drink and cook with your tap water, the supply is most likely fluoridated. Children generally get multiple fluoride treatments over the years of early preventive dental care. Temecula dentists at the Oasis Family Dental will share with you how the ACS journal Langumir recently printed new information about fluoride. This study shows that the strengthening aspects of fluoride might not be the main reason that the compound helps fight tooth decay.

Super Enamel

Tooth enamel is already the hardest substance in your body. In fact, enamel is so hard, it’s actually the second strongest compound in the entire world. How can something that hard ever be softened (more…)

Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Braces

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at Riverside Dental Group will answer frequently asked questions about the ever popular invisible alignment system, Invisalign – a cosmetic solution to braces.

FAQs About Cosmetic Braces

Q1. What dental problems constitute orthodontics?

A1. There are many reasons that a patient might opt for orthodontics. Poor spacing, over-crowded teeth, cross-bites, under-bites, and/or over-bites are all potential reasons for straightening teeth for a better cosmetic appearance and better overall dental health.

Q2. Better overall dental health? How do braces help that? (more…)

Moreno Valley Dentists Say Flouride is the Way to Battle Tooth Decay

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would like to tell you more about preventive measures you can take to prevent cavities, including fluoride.

Cavities Explained

A cavity is a space in your teeth caused by bacteria that has literally eaten away at the dentin (which makes up the bulk of each tooth). Cavities are usually not visible to the naked eye – not at first, anyway. Some people might notice a black spot in the middle of the affected tooth. Cavities can form in any tooth that has softened tooth enamel and has been exposed to certain bacteria. Your enamel is the outer layer of teeth and it is extremely hard and designed to protect from decay. When you eat or drink acidic or sugary foods, your enamel won’t be as strong. Poor dental hygiene and lack of dental care will seal the deal on likely cavities in your future. However, there is one element that can help you fight harder: fluoride.

Fluoride is Your Friend

The obvious way to take care of your teeth is to brush and floss twice-a-day. Make sure you use a fluoridated toothpaste, and possibly a germ killing mouthrinse. If your tap water supply is safe to drink, it is also likely infused with fluoride, so try to drink plenty of it. Not only will the fluoride strengthen your tooth enamel and make it slippery to bacteria, but the water will keep your salivary glands working properly, and assist them in the job of washing bacteria out of your mouth throughout the day.

Schedule a Checkup with Your Moreno Valley Dentist

To keep your teeth healthy, be sure to visit your dentists in Moreno Valley for a checkup and cleaning. We can also help with any of your general dentistry needs. To schedule an appointment at our Moreno Valley, CA dentist office  contacting us at (951) 697-6800. Located in the 92533 area, we proudly serve patients from Moreno Valley and all surrounding communities.