Category: Oral Health

Corona Dentists Compare Cold and Canker Sores

at Dental Associates of Corona would like to provide you with an overview of both canker and cold sores so you can better identify what you may be struggling with when you have a painful spot in or around your mouth. What is a Canker Sore? Canker sores are usually smaller than cold sores and… Read more »

Your Moreno Valley Dentists Quiz You on Teeth Grinding

Last week we spoke about TMJ issues. Teeth grinding can go hand-in-hand with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Bruxism (the clinical name for teeth grinding) can be a subconscious reaction to stress and anxiety. Or it can be the result of a misaligned bite or crooked teeth. Fortunately, the solution to teeth grinding is often as… Read more »

Corona Dentists Explain Differences in Various Toothpaste Brands

at Dental Associates of Corona will talk more about discerning abrasive levels in oral hygiene products. The Abrasion Scale A balance is necessary in formulating a toothpaste that will do everything you need for proper preventive dental care without damaging your teeth. Particles in your toothpaste create that grainy feel and provide the scrubbing action… Read more »

Riverside Dentists Explain the Downfalls of Oral Piercings

Piercings are commonplace in many cultures on different parts of the body. In the United States, we’ve thought nothing of piercings in the ears for many years. Over time, people have made piercings on other parts of the body transition from scandalous to no big deal. The theory of those making a fashion statement with… Read more »

Moreno Valley Dentists Answer Questions of X-Ray Safety

Concerns of too much exposure to radiation are commonly expressed by patients at their preventive checkups. The idea of a camera that can take internal images of your body seems like science fiction, so it’s no wonder that x-rays can be hard to wrap your mind around. However, you may be surprised to find out… Read more »

Corona Dentists “Root” for Root Canal Therapy

at Dental Associates of Corona will explain more details about root canal therapy. What is a Root Canal? Who needs root canal therapy? In mild cases of tooth decay that only affect a small surface portion of any given tooth, a dental filling will generally do the restorative trick. However, not everyone

Children’s Oral Hygiene Quiz from Riverside Dentists

Two times two. What does that mean to you? If you answered four, well, of course, you’re right. But the sum of that equation can mean so much more. When applied to dental health, two times two means brushing your teeth twice-a-day for two minutes each time. This is a habit that should be instilled… Read more »

Plan Ahead for Dental Issues in Moreno Valley, CA

When you don’t feel good or have sudden pain, you’re not likely to want to get on the computer and figure out the possible sources. If your pain occurs off hours, even an emergency dentist might be closed. You will be able to wait things out much better if you are already armed with knowledge… Read more »