After the age of 13, most of us have lost our baby teeth. So you can imagine it is quite alarming when you’re 30 and a tooth falls out. It is highly unlikely that a whole natural tooth falls out at this age but it does happen sometimes for adults that they lose their crown, […]
When is the Best Time For Wisdom Teeth Removal?
It can be challenging to name the best age for having wisdom teeth removed. Part of this difficulty stems from everyone being unique. Everyone’s wisdom teeth grow at different rates, some people are missing a wisdom tooth or more, and yet others can maintain a healthy mouth without having their wisdom teeth extracted. As with […]
Should You Pull Your Own Tooth?
The quick answer is “no”. While it’s likely that you pulled out a tooth or two when you were a child, this doesn’t classify you as one who is experienced to do your own extractions. nor does it justify pulling your tooth out as an adult. When it comes to removing a tooth, many assessments […]
7 Tips to Prevent Baby Tooth Cavities
Tooth decay, more commonly referred to as a cavity, is the breakdown of tooth enamel in your child. Enamel is the outermost layer on your child’s tooth and when it is intact it works to protect your child’s tooth and prevent decay. Tooth decay is primarily caused by bacteria that is in the mouth feed […]
The Stages of Periodontal Disease and How to Prevent It
The most troublesome part of periodontal disease is that most people aren’t even aware that they have it. Much of this could be that many people don’t even really know what periodontal disease is. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported that one in every two Americans over the age of 30 have some […]
The Real Reason You Need to Brush Your Teeth at Bedtime
Bedtime can be a hard time. You’ve had a long day and the last thing you want to do is take time to brush your teeth. While it’s tempting to skip brushing and flossing, we encourage you to take two minutes to brush your teeth before jumping into bed. The benefits of brushing extend beyond […]
Tooth Extraction Recovery Tips
While most people try to avoid the extraction route, sometimes having a tooth extraction is a necessary process. A tooth with lots of decay, a cracked tooth, or a tooth infection may lead to needing a tooth extracted. If you find yourself needing a tooth extracted, there is no need to stress! The extraction process […]
COVID-19 Updates From Riverside Dental Care
To Our Valued Patients and Families: We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. As you know, over the past six weeks we have only been able to treat those patients with emergency/urgent needs. We are excited that many of the restrictions placed on dentists during the “stay-at-home” phase of the […]
Do You Have Bad Breath? We Can Fix That!
No one wants to be in a position where they are that person. You know, the person who has potent bad breath, and you shuffle back while they talk to you, but they keep moving closer with their dragon breath? Yeah, that person. In many cases, bad breath can be resolved with some quality time […]
Some Teeth Just Wear Out. What You Can Do To Take Back Your Smile
Most people will have all their permanent teeth—excluding wisdom teeth—around 12-13 years old. As the average American life expectancy is just under 80 years old, that is a long time for your teeth to hold up. And in some cases, your teeth may wear down over the intervening years. Some things like tooth decay, genetics, […]
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