Relieving The Pain Of Your Toothache

Posted

young woman with tootache

If you experience a toothache that lasts for more than one day, get in contact with your dentist right away! Ignoring this symptom can lead to big trouble down the line. That’s because toothache is a common sign of a dangerous infection that without treatment, can spread to other parts of your body by entering your bloodstream. Infections result from compromised tooth surfaces, so any injury that breaks your enamel presents the opportunity for bacteria to enter your tooth’s inner pulp chamber. By repairing your smile directly after injury, you can greatly reduce the chances of infection. If infections do appear, timely treatment can relieve your pain and restore the appearance and function of the problem area with the strength of a dental crown.

At your Moreno Valley, CA, dental practice, we perform root canal therapy to clear any foreign material from inside your tooth and relieve the pain of infection. This procedure reduces your inflammation by clearing swelling tissue that presses against your sensitive nerves. Because this treatment alters your tooth’s appearance, we provide restorative services afterward to realign your bite.

(more…)

We Design Mouthguards To Prevent Teeth Grinding

Posted

Toothache concept

If you wake up with pain or soreness in the muscles of your jaw, this could mean you are grinding your teeth at night. Also known as bruxism, constant grinding, and clenching can quickly wear down the surface of your smile to create a host of other oral health problems. Without treatment, your teeth can become rather sensitive, and your bite can misalign. Without the protection of your teeth’s enamel, you also become more susceptible to tooth decay and other problems caused by oral bacteria. While it can seem difficult to treat a condition that happens when you are unconscious, by speaking with your dentist, we can create a custom oral appliance to protect each row of teeth as your sleep. Made from a safe, BPA-free material, our oral guards also relieve tension in your jaw, allowing you to wake up each morning feeling more refreshed.

At your Riverside, CA dental practice, we can help get your bruxism issue under control and explore treatments to restore existing damage. We could return height to your smile with a variety of different procedures including dental bonding, crowns, or even porcelain veneers. To find out how to tackle this issue head-on, reach out to one of our offices at your earliest convenience!

(more…)

A Helpful Treatment For Gum Inflammation

Posted

Attractive young woman having toothache, visiting dentist

When you understand the symptoms of gum infection, you can seek treatment that much more quickly. By learning these common signs, you can catch gingivitis while it is still reversible. Once gum disease reaches the jawbone, it becomes permanent and you will need maintenance therapy for the rest of your life. If your tissues begin to bleed every time you brush, appear sore, or you start having chronically bad breath, give us a call! Advanced gum disease is the primary cause of dental loss for most adults, so preventing this harm helps maintain a healthy smile for years to come!

At your Riverside, CA, dental practice, we do our part to help maintain the strength of your smile. When you attend checkups regularly, we remove plaque and tartar deposits that can inflame your gingival tissues. Your biannual examinations can catch disease symptoms before they get out of hand and lead to swift treatment. By placing you on periodontal maintenance, we can reach below the gumline to remove bacterial deposits that feed your disease.

(more…)

Professional Teeth Whitening Can Lift Stains Fast

Posted

Young woman at work

If your smile is starting to take on stains, it can have a negative effect on your self-confidence. Fortunately, a professional whitening session can treat discoloration to reveal your original white shade below! If your grin is looking a little darker than in recent years, others may begin to question your oral hygiene. While poor brushing and flossing habits can contribute to yellowing teeth, plenty of stains are simply the result of certain food and drinks. By selecting alternative choices for snacks and meals, you can help your smile stay bright for a long time to come!

At your Riverside, CA, dental practice, we focus on the cosmetic aspects of your smile as well as its health. Sometimes completely healthy teeth can begin to gather imperfections, and when this happens we have a variety of treatments available to restore your natural beauty. A whitening session is a wonderful option for receiving an instant improvement in your personal appearance. If you choose to have treatment in our office, we can brighten your smile by several shades within a single afternoon!

(more…)

The Strength Of A Dental Filling

Posted

Young woman over isolated blue

Learning that you have a cavity in one of your teeth is by no means fun. Fortunately, when you visit your dentist regularly, we can discover signs of decay before they grow significantly larger. This can mean repairing them with a dental filling instead of a more involved procedure like tooth extraction. That is why we encourage taking a preventive attitude toward your oral health. By combining at-home daily hygienic practices with semiannual checkups, you both protect against decay as well as catch it as soon as possible. On the other hand, waiting for a painful symptom can often mean your cavity has progressed to a dental infection or other worse outcomes.

At your Temecula, CA dental practice, we use composite resin to return your tooth’s shape and shade after removing your cavities. This alternative to an amalgam of old bonds instantly to your tooth, allowing you to leave your appointment and resume your normal eating and drinking activities. Remember that a cavity is nothing to be ashamed of, and routine dental exams can help identify areas of your mouth that need a little more daily care!

(more…)

Protecting Your Smile From Grinding

Posted

Portrait of an active senior

Do you feel aches or pain in your facial muscles when you wake up each morning? If your jaw joints feel worse for wear, you could be grinding your teeth at night. This unconscious habit destroys the protective outer layer of your smile leaving you sensitive to developing severe problems with your oral health. As your teeth change shape, your bite can misalign, and you can lose height in your face. You become more likely to develop cavities as you lose enamel that keeps bacteria outside of your teeth. But how do you treat a habit that happens when you are asleep? By working with our team, we can design a custom oral appliance to protect each row of teeth while you sleep!

At your Corona, CA, dental practice, we help you take on a bruxism habit with a BPA-free mouthguard that neatly fits your specific bite. Compared to a storebought appliance, your custom oral appliance therapy (OAT) is created specifically for comfort. After helping stop the nightly destruction of your teeth, we can examine your smile to offer restorative treatments to repair any lasting damage.

(more…)

We Can Treat Bruxism Without Surgery

Posted

Handsome middle age man outdoor portrait.Do you wake up with constant pain or stress in the muscles of your face? Have you noticed any cracks or chips beginning to form on the surface of your teeth? If so, you may exhibit a common oral health problem called bruxism. Characterized by the chronic grinding of one’s teeth, this damage often takes place while you are asleep. But how do you stop behavior that happens when you are unconscious? By speaking to your dentist, we can design a noninvasive oral appliance to protect your teeth while you sleep. By separating each row of teeth from touching one another we stop both trauma to their surfaces as well as stress upon your joints and muscles from chronic clenching. A custom solution goes far beyond a generic storebought mouthguard by fitting the specific contours of your bite to allow you a peaceful night’s rest.

At your Moreno Valley, CA dental office, we are standing by to help you safeguard your smile from clenching and grinding at night. When you visit for a custom oral appliance, we will help you relieve this destructive habit once and for all. Because many patients fail to discover the habit before it has done significant harm, we can discuss further options for restoring your smile afterward.

(more…)

We Can Help Heal Your Aching Tooth

Posted

Middle aged blonde woman in pain touching her cheek

If you wake up with an ache in one of your teeth that will not go away after a day, call your dentist as soon as possible. A consistent toothache is a primary symptom of a bacterial infection that requires timely treatment to begin healing. Left alone, bacteria that grow inside your tooth risk reaching your bloodstream to travel to other parts of your body. This is why you should seek root canal therapy to clear all foreign material and begin recovering from your dental pain. Performed in a simple visit, we access your tooth’s pulp chamber to thoroughly clean the infection and then seal your tooth to prevent future infection.

At your Riverside, CA, dental practice, we know that our patients sometimes require service outside of their standard checkup schedule. That is why we offer emergency services to help get your pain under control as soon as you can get to one of our locations. After treating your immediate condition, we can perform a more comprehensive review of your oral health to help determine what lead to your infection.

(more…)

Selecting Treatment For Straightening Your Smile

Posted

Face of a young woman with braces on her teeth

If you have been thinking about straightening your teeth, orthodontic therapy can offer wonderful results in less time than you may think. By designing a custom appliance to bring your teeth into position, we can help close gaps, open crowding, or treat other problems with malocclusion. Because each treatment option has its unique benefits, exploring which bests work for you can help you select an appliance. Traditional metal braces, for example, provide the strength necessary to correct more serious forms of spacing problems. We often suggest these for adolescent or young adult patients whose jawbones are a bit more malleable than their more mature counterparts. If you prefer, Invisalign clear aligner therapy provides a more discreet option for straightening smiles. The translucent nature of your treatment trays masks their appearance, allowing you to notify others of your decision on your terms. Whichever you choose, we are happy to help support your oral health and beauty!

At your Riverside, CA, dental practice, we can examine the extent of your bite problems to help you determine which treatment gives the best results. By scheduling a consultation with one of our dentists, we can put you on a path to a more healthy smile that can improve your confidence. We find that when your teeth are in a better position, they become easier to maintain throughout the rest of your life!

(more…)

We Can Help You Fight Gum Inflammation

Posted

smiling man on white background

Do you know how to spot the common signs of gum infection? If your oral tissues become inflamed, bleed, or you develop chronic bad breath, it’s time to call the dentist right away! When caught in its first stage, gingivitis, we can help you reverse gum disease. Once the oral bacteria that infect your gums reach your jawbone, the infection becomes permanent and must be treated for the rest of your life. Because the inflammatory process destroys your connective tissue, the advanced form of this disease can cause your teeth to become unstable without regular treatment. It is the leading cause of missing teeth among adults today! To prevent any unnecessary dental loss, stay on top of your gingival health and let us know whenever any problems arise.

At your Temecula, CA, dental practice, we want to help you keep your smile healthy and strong. Our standard dental checkups remove bacterial deposits that are the root of tooth decay and gum infections alike. By examining your smile regularly, we can catch oral health problems early in their development. If we discover a gum infection, we can place you on periodontal maintenance to relieve your symptoms and stop the degradation of your tissues.

(more…)