Archive for April, 2010
Dental Sealants and Children’s Dentistry Riverside, Inland Empire
Thursday, April 29th, 2010ShareA dental sealant is a protective coating that is placed on the biting surfaces of the molar teeth. The biting surfaces of the teeth have many deep grooves which are food traps for many children. These grooves and pits over time develop cavities because they are difficult for a child to reach with a toothbrush. [...]
Steps to a Healthier and Whiter Smile from Riverside Cosmetic Dentist
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010Share1. Brush regularly. Brushing for 2 minutes twice daily will remove the sticky plaque that forms on your teeth along with bacteria. Toothpaste with whitening crystals will help to remove daily surface stains from the tooth surface. My preference is to use an electric toothbrush with a 2 minute timer as my brushing tool for [...]
Treatment of “Cracked Tooth Syndrome” in Riverside
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010ShareIn dentistry, the “cracked tooth syndrome” can be in many ways a more difficult tooth to diagnose. The discomfort the patient feels is not often directed at one particular tooth, commonly it is associated to multiple teeth. The pain associated with a cracked tooth is a “sharp pain” when biting down. Typically this sharp pain [...]
Fight Gum Disease at the Gym
Thursday, April 15th, 2010ShareAs we are already 4 months into 2010, many of us have either pushed New Year’s resolutions of getting more fit aside or are still going strong at the gym. Here in Southern California our lives leave little time for many of us to commit to regular exercise regimes. With that said, I wanted to [...]
Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatment With Oral Appliances in Riverside
Monday, April 12th, 2010ShareThe notion of an 8-hour dream-filled night is in most cases impossible for most of society. Our days get busier and evenings are longer leaving us little time to rejuvenate with a good nights rest. So, I thought it would be a good idea to briefly discuss the topic of “sleep apnea.” Sleep apnea is [...]