Archive for July, 2010
What Causes Tartar Build-up and How to Keep it Away?
Friday, July 30th, 2010Dental calculus or tartar accumulates overtime depending upon how much plaque is on one’s teeth. Plaque forms on the teeth in layers and if not removed frequently it hardens and becomes dental calculus. Dental calculus /tartar is composed of mineral salts, food, and other debris. Dental calculus is a hard (calcified) substance that appears on [...]
Dental Laser Cleanings at our Riverside Cosmetic Dental Wellness Office:
Sunday, July 25th, 2010Lasers are becoming increasingly popular in assisting dental hygienists with dental cleaning appointments. My dental hygiene team has extensive training in the prevention of periodontal disease using the periodontal laser. If gingival (gum) inflammation and bleeding is present during your routine cleaning, the periodontal laser is used to detoxify the infected areas. If periodontal pocketing [...]
Common Places for Oral Cancer Important Information from Our Riverside Dental Wellness Office:
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010Oral cancer is considered the sixth most common cancer in the world. Tobacco and alcohol use are considered well known risk factors in developing oral cancer. Recently, human papillomavirus better known as HPV is Typically, oral cancer manifests itself painless however by the time an individual feels pain, it is typically too late to treat. [...]
Can Acid Reflux Cause Cavities?
Sunday, July 18th, 2010YES….acid reflux is extremely harmful to tooth enamel. Acid reflux, GERD, and heartburn causes stomach acid to flow up from the esophagus into the mouth. Once the acid enters the mouth it mixes with saliva and creates an “acid bath” on the teeth. Although enamel is very strong, it cannot withstand the constant acid attack [...]
Tips on Preventing Headaches from our Riverside Dental Wellness Office:
Friday, July 16th, 2010There are many types of headaches that individuals suffer from on a daily basis. I myself have experienced that “head in a vice” feeling on multiple occasions. Also, waking up to later experience a tension headache is never a good way to start the day. Here at my Riverside Dental Wellness office, treating headaches is [...]
Understanding Infant tooth care from our Riverside Dental Wellness Office:
Sunday, July 11th, 2010As parents, we strive to make the best decisions possible when it comes to our child’s health. Which is why in this blog I am going to give simple tips for parents on how to protect their infant’s oral health. Infant Care: Prior to the eruption of baby teeth, it is important to wipe off [...]
Root Canal Part 2- Patient Experience:
Thursday, July 8th, 2010Root canal procedures require at least one or more visits to either our Riverside Cosmetic and Dental Wellness office or a referred Endodontist. The first step to the procedure is taking an X-ray of the tooth in question. The x-ray is critical in diagnosing the trauma to the root and surrounding bone of the root [...]
Root Canal FAQ’s from our Riverside Cosmetic and Dental Wellness Office (part 1):
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010What is a root canal? A root canal is a dental treatment used to save a badly injured, infected or decayed tooth. During a root canal procedure the nerve and pulp chamber are removed. The pulp of the tooth is the “meaty” part of the tooth where the nutrients and blood supply are located. The [...]
Types of Laser Dentistry Offered at My Inland Empire Cosmetic and High Tech Dental Office
Thursday, July 1st, 2010Did you know laser use in dentistry is increasing? Lasers can make procedures more comfortable, easier, and create better results compared to traditional methods of treatment. At our Riverside High Tech Dental Office, we currently have four different lasers in the practice. The Periolase MVP-7 is a Nd:YAG laser used for treatment of moderate and [...]
