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One day, you’re eating food and talking and everything feels as it usually does. The next, however, you may notice that you’re having chewing problems. This may present itself in a variety of ways. For instance, it might hurt when you bite into your food. It may feel weird. You may feel like there’s something in your mouth (though you don’t see anything) or you may simply find it challenging to chew. Whatever the case, there are a couple reasons you should see your Riverside dentist immediately if this issue affects you.

Reason #1: A Chewing Problem Means Something Is Wrong

In most cases, a chewing problem means something is not right with your oral health. This is no reason to panic! It’s simply a reason to contact us for a visit. When we have the opportunity to find out what’s wrong right away, we can begin offering treatment and can then much more easily resolve the problem. Chewing concerns may relate to infection, decay, oral cancer, and more. Call your Riverside dentist for a visit if you think you may require a checkup (rather than waiting for the problem to go away).

Reason #2: You Need To Be Able To Chew Comfortably

First, of course, protecting your oral health and the health of your entire body is extremely important! Beyond that detail is the fact that you need to be able to chew comfortably every day. When you experience chewing problems, you have difficulty enjoying your usual diet, which provides your body with sustenance and essential vitamins and minerals. A chewing problem can even interfere with comfortable communication through speaking! See your Riverside dentist soon.

Visit Us For Chewing Help

Don’t wait on chewing problems to see if they get better. It’s wise to visit our practice as soon as you can, so we may provide the appropriate treatment for improvement! Give us a call in Riverside, CA to schedule a consultation with your dentist. We are proud to serve patients from Riverside, Temecula, Moreno Valley, Corona, and all surrounding California communities. To schedule an appointment, contact one of the following locations nearest to you:

Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.

Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.

Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest in Riverside, CA at (951) 776-9001.

Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.

Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.

Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.