Archive for June, 2010
Denture FAQ’s from our Riverside Cosmetic and Dental Wellness Office:
Sunday, June 27th, 2010ShareDenture FAQ’s from our Riverside Cosmetic and Dental Wellness Office: There are many questions patients’ have when it comes to their current dentures not fitting properly and/or how to care for them once they receive them. Dentures are a huge investment and in order to protect this investment, proper oral hygiene and denture care are [...]
Flouride Controversy: Information from our Riverside Cosmetic and Dental Wellness Office
Sunday, June 27th, 2010ShareThe “gold standard” in treating tooth decay by dental professionals for the past 50 plus years has been fluoride. However, years of research discrediting the beneficial claims the American Dental Assoication has placed on fluoride is now coming to light. Some of you may have heard about some possible harmful side effects of fluoride. Or [...]
Detection of Oral Cancer in Riverside with the VELscope
Friday, June 25th, 2010ShareOral cancer is one of the deadliest cancers out there. It has an 80% survival rate if detected early but unfortunately, only 1/3rd of the cases are found at this early stage. The 2/3rds rather the majority of oral cancer found late only has a 50% survival rate. Those who are lucky enough to survive oral cancer [...]
Tips on how to Protect your Children’s Teeth from our Riverside Cosmetic and Family Dental Office:
Monday, June 21st, 2010ShareProtecting children is part of our job or more like an instinct as a parent. We strive to always be aware of their surroundings to prevent bumps and bruises, prevent illnesses, provide a well-balanced diet etc. Unfortunately, studies indicate that dental care and prevention are lacking among children in a big way. Did you know [...]
Dental Library Available on My Website Now!
Friday, June 18th, 2010ShareI’ve just added a special dental library on my main website iedental.com. Some common topics can be found by clicking on the Dental Libary tab on the top right of my website. You can also lookup information on other topics using the search feature located 2/3rds on the bottom of each page on the left [...]
Mercury and Dentistry
Friday, June 18th, 2010ShareAs most of you know, the silver amalgam fillings contain mercury. However, most of you may not know they typically have a 50% or greater mercury by weight content. The American Dental Association and the FDA have research that suggests the mercury content in the fillings is not enough to harm most humans. However, there [...]
Signs of Periodontal (Gum) Disease:
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010SharePeriodontal disease affects virtually everyone at some point in their lives. Therefore, I am going to discuss the signs one might have when dealing with periodontal disease. The dental world has termed periodontal disease as the “silent killer” due to the fact that it is a disease that does not produce pain. Periodontal/gum disease manifests [...]
Understanding Braces for Adults from our Riverside Cosmetic Dental Office:
Sunday, June 13th, 2010ShareMany adults out there think that just their “tweens” are candidates for orthodontics, which is why I am dedicating this blog to adult orthodontics. Typically, adults need orthodontics for reasons such as an improper bite, crowded teeth (which can lead to periodontal disease), and T.M.J. discomfort just to name a few. The condition of having [...]
Natural Remedies for Gum Disease:
Saturday, June 5th, 2010SharePeriodontal disease (gum disease) is a condition that affects about 80%of our population. This condition is considered a “silent disease” because we do not feel pain or discomfort as periodontal disease is progressing. Periodontal disease is not only a genetic condition but also a condition caused by lack of oral hygiene. Tooth loss and bone [...]
Sensitive Teeth Treatment at our Riverside Cosmetic Dental Office:
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010ShareAs we delight in all summer has to offer including ice cream and ice-cold drinks, there are many of us who despite the warm weather cannot enjoy an ice cream cone or ice-cold drink due to sensitive teeth! Sensitive teeth can be absolutely miserable which is why I am devoting this blog to explain how [...]