If you are currently living with jaw pain, you should let go of the assumption that this is simply something you have to grow accustomed to. Through TMJ therapy, we can address the reasons for your persistent pain and stiffness, which can lead to welcome quality of life improvements. Discomfort is often linked to poor joint alignment and jaw movement, issues that our Riverside, CA dental office can certainly take on. In addition to offering oral appliance therapy, we can work with you by providing any recommended restorative services to help you sustain a more natural and comfortable bite. (more…)
Regular Teeth Cleanings And Exams Help You Prevent Cavities
There are steps you should take each day to protect yourself against oral health issues. Brushing, flossing, and taking care of your teeth with your diet choices will help you avoid difficulties, but you should not rely on these actions alone. You should also take advantage of the preventive services that are offered during routine oral health exams and cleanings. At our Moreno Valley, CA dentist’s office, we provide beneficial services to patients who see us for routine treatments. We can also step in to provide restorative services when you have issues with your smile that require direct care. (more…)
Putting An End To Teeth Grinding Difficulties
You may not be aware that it is happening, but your nightly teeth grinding issues can do serious harm to your smile over time. Issues with bruxism can cause visible wear and tear as well as discomfort in your face, teeth, and jaw. Eventually, this problem can lead to trouble with chips and cracks that affect your smile as well as your oral health! At our Riverside, CA dentist’s office, we can help our patients who struggle with bruxism. We can provide a custom guard to protect your smile while you sleep. After a review, we can determine if you would benefit from cosmetic dental work, or if you might require restorative services because of damage that has already occurred. (more…)
Planning Dental Work When You Have Several Cavities
It is hard to imagine that anyone would receive the news that they have a cavity with excitement, but it can be even more stressful to discover you actually have several teeth that need to be restored through professional services. At our Riverside, CA dentist’s office, we have experience helping individuals who find themselves in this situation. After we identify the different concerns about decay that need to be addressed, we can talk with you about treatment to put the matters behind you. We can provide dental fillings for cavities that are caught in time, but for teeth affected by more severe decay, we can offer dental crowns and even root canal therapy when necessary. (more…)
Struggling With Tooth Pain? A Root Canal Can Help
If you continue to suffer from a pain in your tooth, you should accept the real possibility that an infection has developed, and that restorative dental work needs to take place. Our Temecula, CA dentist’s office is ready to act if you think something might be wrong with your smile. Through root canal therapy, we can resolve problems that develop within your tooth structure and cause discomfort. You should be aware that putting off this procedure leaves you vulnerable to complications that make your risk for tooth loss higher! After the work is performed, we can make sure your smile looks attractive by providing a custom dental crown. (more…)
Tooth Cracked By Halloween Candy? We Can Help!
Limiting your consumption of Halloween candy is effective for controlling your cavity risk around this time of year. With that said, be mindful that decay is only one threat that you need to look out for if you want to protect your smile. Hard candies that find their way into your collection of holiday treats can do surprising harm, as they can leave a person with cracked enamel that will need to be treated. At our Corona, CA dentist’s office, we are prepared to see you and treat this issue. Our office is even prepared to see you on short notice if the problem requires emergency dental work. (more…)
Enjoying Halloween Without Raising Your Cavity Risk
There are many fun activities to engage in around and during Halloween. For some, this time of year is especially exciting because it encourages spooky decorating and costumes, while others can be content to watch their fill of horror movies. For the youngest people in your family, the reason for the season can revolve around trick-or-treating, and the accumulation of candy. Your Riverside, CA dentist hopes you and your family have a terrific time this Halloween, but we also want you to think about how you can enjoy the holiday while still protecting your teeth! (more…)
Restoring Your Unhealthy Tooth By Placing A Filling
The unfortunate truth is that you will not heal from a cavity on your own. Even after your dentist removes bacteria and treats the affected area, your enamel will have permanent damage that has to be addressed. The good news is that you can have work done to fully restore your tooth without experiencing an unwelcome change to your smile. At our Moreno Valley, CA dentist’s office, we can provide a custom dental filling made from a resin material that is able to bond to your tooth. While this is often an effective approach to care, there are times when another approach is needed to ensure that your tooth is fully supported. (more…)
Should I Have My Teeth Whitened?
As the years pass, the stains that we pick up from different foods and drinks can lead to a steady but unwelcome change in the color of our teeth. By the time many people decide to do something about this problem, they can find that discoloration is difficult to address. While store bought products can help with particles that have recently gathered on your enamel, it can prove more difficult to remove stains that have settled over time. The good news is that you do not have to face this problem on your own. Through a professional teeth whitening treatment offered at our Riverside, CA dentist’s office, we can help you see stunning results by making your smile many shades brighter! (more…)
Restoring A Chipped Tooth With Conservative Cosmetic Work
Once you notice that chip in your tooth, it may be hard to see anything else as clearly when you evaluate your smile. A small flaw in your appearance can be a source of considerable frustration. Even if the matter is not serious enough to affect your oral health, it can make you feel deeply self-conscious. Fortunately, this is something that can often be treated with conservative cosmetic work. At our Riverside, CA dentist’s office, we can take care of a chip, crack, or other flaw through tooth bonding treatment. This is a solution that does not require a permanent restoration, and can be completed in as little as one appointment! (more…)
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