Stopping The Spread Of Dental Decay

Posted April 5, 2023

Has it been a while since you last visited your dentist? While the idea of a general cleaning may not be the most exciting, regular checkup and examinations can help you prevent and treat the effects of tooth decay before they become severe. By establishing a semiannual visitation schedule, you will not have to wait until a painful toothache spurs an appointment. Although your at-home brushing and flossing form your primary method for removing cavity-forming bacteria, professional cleanings remove advanced deposits you cannot address on your own. If left on the surface, plaque and tartar damage your enamel by producing acidic erosion and creating holes that expose your tooth’s inner structure. This can lead to painful infection of the pulp and threaten your gum and jawbone health as well.

At your Riverside, CA, dental practice, we prefer being proactive rather than reactive when it comes to tooth decay! This means removing plaque and tartar every six months at your general appointments. When we do discover a cavity, prompt treatment can preserve as much of your healthy tooth as possible! (more…)

A Root Canal Can Relieve Infection

Posted April 4, 2023

When you experience a painful toothache that will not go away naturally, it can be a sign of an underlying problem that requires professional treatment. If decay or physical trauma exposes an opening in the protective layer of your tooth’s surface, oral bacteria can enter and infect its pulp. Without treatment, this infection even risks spreading into your jaw or other parts of your body.

At your Riverside, CA, dental practice, we provide reliable treatment for tooth infections in the form of root canal therapy. When you visit our office with painful symptoms, we can examine your tooth to determine if an infection is the cause. A root canal will remove the decaying material of your abscess and treat the inflammatory response that causes your pain by impacting your tooth’s nerves. Following your recovery, we can provide a restoration to return strength to your problem tooth and restore its natural appearance. (more…)

Prioritize Your Periodontal Health

Posted April 3, 2023

Did you know that maintaining a healthy smile is about more than just the look of your teeth? When you perform a daily oral hygiene routine, your brushing and flossing efforts are just as important for the continued health of your gums as well! By removing the accumulation of bacteria and debris that turn into harmful plaques, you protect the gingival tissues that secure your teeth to your jaw while also preventing tooth decay. When you take the time to regularly visit your dentist, you provide us the opportunity to detect any problems with your gums to support your at-home cleaning efforts. If we find any existing infection, early detection may provide reversal of the disease process. While disease that reaches the jaw requires lifetime treatment, we can place you on a periodontal maintenance schedule to help keep its advancement at bay.

At your Temecula, CA dentist’s office, we stress the importance of healthy gums at every cleaning and examination because preventing their infection is key in fighting the number one cause of missing teeth. When you do experience periodontal disease, we can provide vigorous therapy to help you maintain a healthy smile. Do not wait until you already exhibit symptoms to place yourself on a preventative checkup and cleaning schedule!

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Orthodontic Care For Straight Teeth

Posted March 28, 2023

Exploring all of your options to straighten your teeth can help you decide which service best serves your concerns. While each orthodontic solution approaches the same goal of a more uniform smile, they can differ in the esthetic and functional benefits they provide throughout your treatment period. You can enjoy a more beautiful smile while enhancing your oral health at the same time. Because straight teeth are easier to clean, orthodontic correction helps prevent the spread of tooth decay and gum disease that threaten a crooked smile.

At your Corona, CA, dentist’s office, we can help you decide which service is best for correcting how your smile appears. After inspecting your bite, we can determine your degree of misalignment and determine which appliances are appropriate. By considering each device, you will learn the differences between traditional bracket-and-wire braces and Invisalign clear aligners when selecting your orthodontic solution. (more…)

Innovative Solutions For Lost Teeth

Posted March 27, 2023

If you have recently lost one of your teeth, you know how frustrating its effect on your appearance can be. A new hole in your smile can garner unwanted attention and even alter the structure of your face. Because our teeth support the shape of our facial muscles, dental loss causes the face to sag or sink, giving a prematurely aged appearance. Not only do you experience disappointing esthetic changes, but a missing tooth can change the fit of your bite for the worse. Remaining teeth in your mouth can shift into the gap and become unaligned. This can lead to accelerated wear and tear as your teeth no longer meet appropriately and apply even levels of pressure. As damage causes the erosion of your enamel, you become at risk for developing gum disease and tooth decay. For these reasons, you should seek restorative treatment after losing a tooth.

Your Moreno Valley, CA dentist can help ease the severity of tooth loss by offering a prosthetic solution that enhances your bite and returns the beauty of your smile! By placing a dental implant, we can attach a restoration that offers desirable treatment for years to come!

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Healthy Oral Hygiene For Kids

Posted March 24, 2023

Receiving consistent dental care is just as important for kids as it is for their parents. With that said, dental visits in childhood help teach healthy oral hygiene practices that protect their teeth throughout their entire lives. By setting a proper example early in their development, children may forgo the need for extensive corrective procedures in adulthood due to poor oral care. Visiting the dentist both prevents tooth decay with professional cleanings as well as provides an opportunity to consult your child on their daily brushing and flossing activities at home.

At your Riverside, CA dentist, we know the importance of providing an environment that makes kids feel comfortable. When a child feels at ease, attending a cleaning becomes part of their normal routine instead of causing apprehension. By serving patients of all ages, Dental Associates of Riversides provides a convenient location for treating the entire family! (more…)

A Reliable Treatment For Tooth Infection

Posted March 23, 2023

If you have pain in one of your teeth that lasts multiple days, it can indicate a serious oral health problem. When a toothache interrupts your ability to comfortably speak and eat, a bacterial infection may be the underlying cause. While temporary pains that subside are no reason for alarm, you should seek immediate professional treatment for consistent dental pain.

At your Temecula, CA dentist’s office, we can evaluate the health of your tooth and provide treatment when necessary. When we detect an infection, we can perform a root canal to reduce inflammation and clear decaying material. We will then work with you to plan a restoration to return the healthy shape of your tooth and protect its insides from reinfection. (more…)

Healthy Habits To Support Your Gums

Posted March 22, 2023

When you practice rigorous daily oral hygiene, you support all the tissues of your mouth in addition to your teeth! While cleaning plaque from the surface of your teeth helps you fight cavities that form from decay, these habits help you maintain healthy gums. This is because the same bacterial deposits that lead to the erosion of your enamel can infect your gum tissue and cause periodontal disease. By regularly visiting your dentist, you support your hygiene efforts at home by allowing us to inspect the health of your gums. Special tools allow us to remove calcified tartar deposits that you cannot treat on your own. When prevention fails, we can identify the presence of disease and provide appropriate treatment. If caught early enough, we can potentially reverse the disease process. This is one of the many reasons you should not skip your biannual appointment!

At your Riverside, CA dentist, we work with you to support all aspects of your oral health. Visiting us regularly provides a key opportunity to detect any threats to your gums. If disease reaches an advanced state, we can provide ongoing periodontal maintenance to hold its progression. (more…)

Treating The Effects Of Tooth Decay

Posted March 21, 2023

If it has been a long time since you scheduled a dental visit for cleaning and examination, consider an appointment to help you prevent or treat the effects of tooth decay. While your at-home habits form the basis of your oral hygiene, regular trips to the dentist support your smile beyond the capabilities of your toothbrush. Regular cleanings allow your dentist to remove plaque and tartar deposits that are not possible to treat at home. When left on the surface, these bacterial formations lead to cavities that continue to grow and threaten the integrity of your teeth. Because the same conditions that cause cavities can infect your gums, routine cleaning offers multiple health benefits. At your Corona, CA, dentist, we encourage you attend cleanings every six months. Periodic examinations can detect cavity formation before they become worse and lead to appropriate restoration of your tooth. (more…)

Treating Damage To Your Enamel

Posted March 20, 2023

If you experience wear and tear to the surface of your teeth, it may be difficult to notice until years of damage accumulate. This can have an unflattering effect on your appearance at a relatively young age and also contribute to oral health problems. There are various factors for enamel erosion, such as acidic content in your food, consistency of oral hygiene, and nightly grinding habits. Any individual cause, or their combination, can increase the rate at which your teeth wear.

At your Moreno Valley, CA dentist’s office, we can help you detect this damaging process before it becomes worse. We can then plan a cosmetic treatment that helps you regain your smile’s beauty by correcting discoloration and physical imperfections from enamel wear. (more…)

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