We start each visit with a new patient by verifying their insurance coverage. The insurance company provides our front office staff with estimates of coverage for specific procedures or classifications of procedures. Though this gives us an idea of the amount the insurance company will pay for a procedure, it is never a guaranteed amount. […]

When it comes to regularly visiting our dental hygienists for dental cleanings, not everyone is convinced that it is all that important. If you are debating whether or not you need to come in for a cleaning, our dentists have seven reasons you should be booking your dental cleaning today. Regular Cleanings Protect Your Oral […]

Whiter teeth can boost an individual’s self-confidence, help the teeth appear more even, and other benefits. While there are several ways to achieve whiter teeth, these ways ultimately end up with someone choosing between a store-bought whitening kit or professional teeth whitening. At Riverside Dental Care, we have helped countless people achieve whiter smiles, with […]

Dental implants are incredibly versatile and there are many ways which our dentists at Riverside Dental Care have seen dental implants change lives. However, there are three key ways everyone can benefit from receiving dental implants. Dental Implants Can Repair Dental Damage One of the most common reasons people choose to have dental implants is […]

Every person is different, and so are your teeth. Teeth can identify things like age, gender, if you grind your teeth when you sleep, and even how and what you eat. They also give your dentist at Riverside Dental Care a better map of your dental health needs to help you keep on smiling. Your […]

Pain radiating from your teeth rate very high on most people’s pain scales. To help prevent any discomfort or anxiety, all our dentists at Riverside Dental Care are trained in administering dental anesthetics. However, many of our patients have questions concerning dental anesthesia. Our dentists wanted to set the record straight and cover everything you […]

Many people never consider that the type of water they drink can affect their teeth. So, to set the record straight, our dentists want you to know that your drinking water does have a lasting effect on your teeth, in ways you may not expect. Fluoride And St George Water If you have had a […]

When you choose to invest in your oral health and have dental implants placed in your mouth, you will want to protect that investment. To do so effectively, there are a few key areas which you should pay attention to so you can keep your implants healthy and strong. Careful Consumption Helps Protect Dental Implants […]

A funny phenomenon we’ve seen in our dental office is as soon as a patient has had their bi-annual dental cleaning, they immediately ask us how long they need to wait to eat. It is an understandable concern. No one wants to undo the dental cleaning work but many people come into the office without […]

Gingivitis is a pretty serious indication that your oral health is going to deteriorate. Just the name of the gum inflammation makes some people uncomfortable, and it should. When bacteria manages to sneak into the space between gums and teeth, gingivitis is the result. Some people think gingivitis just results in some gum tenderness, but […]