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When it comes to the health of your mouth, I believe that the chewing system should be natural looking, comfortable, as well as functional. As one of the few Bioesthetic dentists in the Inland Empire, I am committed to restoring smiles and chewing balance so that your teeth last you a lifetime. As an OBI dentist, I am trained in the prevention of tooth wear along with diagnosing problems that arise from the chewing system. With my training from OBI, I am able to provide conservative dental therapies to treat the causes of excessive tooth wear.
As a Bioesthetic dentist, I determine if your chewing system is balanced or what part of your system is imbalanced. The chewing system consists of the teeth, jaw, joints, bones, nerves, muscles, lips, tongue, and face. All of the chewing system must meet in harmony for ideal comfort and stability. Diagnosing and stabilizing bite misalignment, muscle pain, tooth-wear, and tempromandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) involves time commitment. The problems you are experiencing in your chewing system have resulted from years of imbalance. With your commitment to restoring your chewing system you will have confidence in your smile and bite function.
*Read more of my Bioestheic Dental blogs to learn how I create stability in the chewing system with OBI.
If you have any of the following concerns, please contact my Bioesthetic dental office for a free Bioesthetic consultation.
- Clenching/grinding of teeth
- Jaw popping
- Difficulty chewing
- Jaw pain
- Upper back or neck pain
- Worn, chipped, or broken teeth
- Ear pain
- Uneven bite
My Biological and Bioesthetic dental office in the Inland Empire is located off of Magnolia Avenue in Riverside, California (951)686-3666.
Are you curious what your smile would look and feel like if it was whiter? Are you curious what your teeth would feel like if they were porcelain veneers? Have you thought about transforming your current smile into the smile of your dreams? Many of my patients’ have these questions and many more when it cones to restoring their smile. The commitment of repairing broken, yellowed, and misshapen teeth is as much financial as it is emotional.
Cosmetic dentistry is an art. My Inland Empire Cosmetic Dental Office believes that the smile is the window into the soul. My dental team is passionate about each patient having confidence in his or her smile. A smile that is confident will transmit confidence within and will lead to a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Here at my Inland Empire Cosmetic Dental Office located in Riverside, California I am pleased to offer FREE trial smile makeovers. Our dental team believes that a true cosmetic smile makeover should be created and “tried out” prior to being permanently placed. Seeing, feeling, and touching your transformed teeth and smile allows you to experience your dream smile without a commitment. I assure you that once you have experienced your dream smile; you will be even more excited to transform your smile into the smile of your dreams.
Please call (951) 686-3666 to schedule your Free temporary smile makeover. Our dental team is looking forward to guiding you on your journey of transforming your smile.
Laser Dentistry| Drill-less fillings| Inland Empire| High Tech| Dental Wellness Office
Recent research has shown that lasers treat and heal various health conditions, minimizing patient discomfort and downtime. Dental lasers are precise and are extremely safe and comfortable. Dental lasers are truly innovative and are extremely beneficial in treating many issues relating to teeth and gums. Dental lasers also quicken recovery time leaving patients with minimal discomfort after a procedure is done.
One of my favorite lasers to use is the DIAGNOdent. My dental hygiene team and myself use this laser in order to determine the density of your tooth enamel. The fluorescent laser makes an acoustic sound and numerical reading as it recognizes a cavity. The exam is quick and pain-free and detects cavities at their earliest stages. When cavities are detected early, they can be treated painlessly and without the use of a drill.
Once early cavities are detected, I remove the decay with Waterlase technology. The Waterlase laser utilizes precise laser energy along with a spray of water to remove tooth decay. I also use the Waterlase technology to “numb” the tooth if needed, thus no shots are required! For example: last week I detected early decay using the Diagnodent laser and used the Waterlase laser to remove the decay in one of my youngest patients who is an active 3 year-old little boy. Whether young or old, the Waterlase laser makes sitting in the dental chair enjoyable and efficient.
Here at my Inland Empire Dental Wellness office, our dental team is committed in providing excellent dental care while utilizing the latest in dental technology. Please contact us at (951) 686-3666.
Bad Breath Treatment| Halitosis| Inland Empire Biological Dentist:
Let’s face it; having “dragon breath” on a regular occurrence is embarrassing. Most people do not even realize they have bad breath until a friend or close co-worker decides to enlighten them. Therefore, today I am going to discuss how to treat bad breath (halitosis) from a biological dental perspective. In simple terms, I am going to share with you natural ways to treat halitosis.
First and foremost, thorough brushing and flossing along with routine dental hygiene visits are essential in keeping breath malodors to a minimum. In addition, a proper diet and healthy lifestyle is also beneficial to maintaining a healthy oral environment.
My Inland Empire Biological Dental Office will determine if the following is causing your halitosis:
- Gum Disease
- Tooth Decay
- Leaking Restorations
- Overhanging fillings
Once our Inland Empire Biological Dental office has determined that your oral condition and diet are stable and not a cause of the halitosis, we will the recommend the following to treat bad breath:
- 1.Keep saliva production elevated. SALIVA IS THE MOUTH’S NATURAL MOUTHRINSE. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to keep your body hydrated and mouth moist. Swishing regularly with water and holding in your mouth for 20 seconds will help loosen food particles and neutralize the pH.
- Chew sugarless gum and/or suck on sugar-free lozenges, preferably containing Xylitol. This will stimulate saliva to flow more frequently. Ideally, Xylitol gum should be in the mouth for at least 20 minutes after meals.
- Brushing your teeth and tongue with baking soda will help neutralize excess acid production in the saliva.
- Snack on apples, carrots, and celery to help reduce daily plaque formation.
- VITAMIN C deficiency has been linked to halitosis. Smokers should take regular supplements of vitamin C due to nicotine destroying vitamin C in the body. Stopping smoking will not only improve bad breath it will also improve your health.
- Rinse with a 50/50 hydrogen peroxide/water solution. Hydrogen peroxide releases oxygen, which destroys many of the odor causing bacteria. Swish solution for about a minute.
If you are concerned about having bad breath please contact my Inland Empire Biological Dental office located in Riverside, Ca. (951) 686-3666. Our dental team would be honored to help you with your dental needs.
College is a time for self-discovery, independence, and developing life-long good habits. However, with all of the studying and late-night paper writing, college students neglect their oral hygiene. Thus, I hope this blog will help encourage college students to maintain their oral hygiene and healthy diet in order to prevent tooth decay. Here are my top 5 ways to help prevent tooth decay in college students.
1. Limit Consumption of acidic foods/drinks:
The acid from drinks like soda, coffee, Gatorade, energy drinks etc. or from candies like lemonheads, sour gummies etc. are extremely harsh on tooth enamel. In a short amount of time, consuming these items will lead to tooth decay.
2. Brush Twice a Day:
Brushing is the best way to remove plaque from the tooth surface. I recommend brushing with an electric toothbrush (the Sonicare is my favorite) for at least 3 minutes twice a day. An easy routine for college students follow is brush after breakfast and before bed.
3. Floss Daily:
Floss assists in plaque removal under the gum line. Flossing helps reduce gum inflammation as well as removes food particles in between the teeth.
4. Visit the Dentist/Dental Hygienist Every 6 Months:
Even if you have a good oral hygiene routine, it is extremely important to have your teeth professionally cleaned/examined twice a year. An easy way for college students to schedule their dental cleanings is on their Winter and Summer breaks.
5. Use Xylitol Containing Toothpaste, Mouth Rinse, and Chewing Gum:
Xylitol is an naturally occurring substance that stimulates a healthy saliva flow and decreases the level of acid found on the teeth and saliva. Using Xylitol containing products throughout the day will greatly decrease your risk of tooth decay.
My Inland Empire Cosmetic and Biological Dental office located in Riverside, California offers a variety of Xylitol products to help reduce tooth decay. Please call my office and one of my friendly dental team members will assist you in making an appointment (951)686-3666.