A porcelain dental bridge is recommended when either a tooth is lost or missing. It is very important to fill the “gap” of the missing tooth so that the chewing system is not compromised. Porcelain dental bridges typically are considered “3 units,” meaning each tooth adjacent to the missing tooth serve as anchors for the bridge. The tooth between the anchors is called the “pontic.” Listed below are some of the benefits of a fixed porcelain dental bridge:
• Maintaining a properly functioning chewing system
• Preventing teeth from shifting out of position
• Keeping the biting forces even
• Restoring your smile and shape of your face
• Decreasing your risk of periodontal disease
Our Riverside Cosmetic dental office porcelain dental bridge procedure is only a phone call away at (951)686-3666.
I thought it would be a good idea to briefly discuss how dental veneers can dramatically change your smile, facial profile, and self esteem. Let’s face it; there are not many individuals out there who are born with what we in dentistry consider the “ideal” smile. Some people have short teeth, wide teeth, narrow teeth, missing teeth, stained teeth…etc. No matter the circumstance, our Riverside cosmetic dental office will transform your smile with porcelain veneers into the smile you have always wanted. Our Riverside cosmetic office prides itself in using one of the best dental labs in Southern California to ensure that the porcelain veneers we provide are the highest of quality. Our dental team will guide you in making a decision on the size, shape, and color of your dental veneers. The shape and thickness of the porcelain veneer can alter your facial profile as well as the depth of your smile. What is unique about our Riverside cosmetic dental office is that we work with our lab to provide you with a FREE “mock up.” This procedure provides you with a “preview” of what your smile will look like. During this time, you will be able to feel, see, and touch the temporary veneers over the course of a few days. After deciding on your shape, size, and color our dental lab begins the process of making your custom porcelain veneers. The dental lab then sends your porcelain veneers to our Riverside cosmetic dental office so that we can transform your smile. You might be curious at how long the procedure takes…the treatment time is determined by how many porcelain veneers we are placing. At our office in the Inland Empire, porcelain veneers are only a FREE consultation away with financing available. Please contact us at (951)686-3666.
Suffering from a dry mouth can be down right miserable. You always are thirsty and most of the time can never just quench your thirst. Having a dry mouth is also a nuisance waking you up in middle of the night from a deep sleep. Dry mouth better known as “xerostomia” can also cause trouble with swallowing, speaking, sore throats, a dry nose, and halitosis. Unfortunately, many medications that are prescribed these days have a side effect causing xerostomia (too little saliva.)
Here at our Riverside Cosmetic Dental Office, we offer many products to soothe and relieve dry mouth. Our dental team believes that with the daily use of products to treat xerostomia, patients will be able to keep dental problems at bay. Meaning, if a dry mouth is not treated or medicated properly, an increase in cavities and gum disease will occur. The product line that our office recommends to help to stimulate salivary flow as well as protect the teeth from decay is Carifree. This product not only addresses the symptoms of dry mouth but also regulates the saliva’s pH to insure a healthy oral environment. If xerostomia is severe, then we recommend fluoride trays be worn to protect the teeth from becoming weakened. We also find a dietary analysis extremely important in order to be able to assist you in making the right product choices for your lifestyle. If you are suffering from a dry mouth, please call our office so that we can help your chewing system become more comfortable (951)686-3666.
A dental sealant is a protective coating that is placed on the biting surfaces of the molar teeth. The biting surfaces of the teeth have many deep grooves which are food traps for many children. These grooves and pits over time develop cavities because they are difficult for a child to reach with a toothbrush. Dental sealants are commonly placed on children’s permanent teeth as soon as they are fully erupted in the mouth.
The enamel of primary (baby) teeth is weaker than that of permanent teeth therefore dental sealants are also placed on primary teeth if there are deep grooves present. Our dental team is committed to lowering the risk of cavities in all patients which is why we believe that sealants are an important part of your child’s preventative care. Offering dental sealants is just one of the many services we offer to help protect your teeth and your child’s teeth against decay. Please call our Riverside Cosmetic Dental Office (951)686-3666 if you are interested in dental sealants for yourself or your child.
1. Brush regularly. Brushing for 2 minutes twice daily will remove the sticky plaque that forms on your teeth along with bacteria. Toothpaste with whitening crystals will help to remove daily surface stains from the tooth surface. My preference is to use an electric toothbrush with a 2 minute timer as my brushing tool for at home.
2. Floss daily: Flossing removes the daily build-up of plaque and bacteria in-between the teeth. Consistent removal of build-up in-between the teeth will help decrease your chances of gum disease.
3. Frequent Dental/Dental Hygiene visits. It is ideal to have 2 dental exams a year and a minimum of 2 dental hygiene visits per year. The frequency of dental visits depends on the health of the oral environment. Most individuals who have excellent homecare and no evidence of periodontal disease or history of decay will only need 2 visits per year. It is wise to have these visits so that our dental team can catch any problems that may arise on a smaller level. If you are in need of a dental exam or dental cleaning please call our Riverside Cosmetic Dental Office to schedule an appointment (951)686-3666.
4. Have a healthy diet and lifestyle. Eating healthy foods and exercising regularly is not only beneficial for your body and extremely beneficial for the health of your mouth too! For example, vitamin C helps maintain healthy gums and calcium helps keep the teeth and the bone surrounding the teeth strong. Also, foods and drinks containing sugar and citric acid can cause cavities so it is best to limit them.
5. Don’t smoke or use chewing tobacco. Tobacco significantly increases your risk for periodontal disease which leads to bone-loss and tooth-loss over time. The risk of you obtaining oral cancer is much greater than that of an individual who does not use tobacco products.