Everyone wants a beautiful smile and just about everyone gets a cavity or two in their lifetime. Those two things did not used to go together. However, amalgam, or silver-colored fillings, has been replaced with new tooth-colored options. While they do fall under ‘cosmetic’ dentistry, we at St. George Smiles think they are necessary to […]

If you’re in need of a dental procedure, you might have gotten prices and realized it’s not always cheap. But is it worth it to search for the cheapest dentist and go with them based off of cost alone? Here are 5 questions to ask yourself before you pick the cheapest dentist to do your […]

Sometimes dental work is not cheap. So when you need it, it’s hard to know what to do. Should you find the cheapest dentist in your area? Or are there other options for getting quality care at an affordable price? Read on to find out! Cheap Dentistry You’ve heard the expression, “You get what you […]

What is bruxism? It’s a condition that causes people to clench or grind their teeth unconsciously. Many people with bruxism grind their teeth unconsciously during the daytime. Others have another form of the condition called sleep bruxism, which causes them to grind their teeth while sleep. When it comes to sleep bruxism, experts consider it […]

Some people cringe with fear just by thinking about getting their teeth cleaned. So, the thought of getting actual dental work can be the stress of a lifetime. Many people would rather endure the pain of a serious toothache, than to even step a single foot into their local dental office. And, it’s people like […]

One of our goals at Riverside Dental Care is to be involved in the community and do our part to give back.  We have had great success with our annual free dental day.  We are just getting ready for our 6th annual Dentistry from the heart coming up on March 8th.   We have completed a […]

What do I do about my dry mouth? One of the most common challenges I have seen lately is problems associated with xerostomia or dry mouth.  People get dry mouth when the glands in the mouth that make saliva stop working properly.  In recent years I have seen an increase in the number of people with dry […]

Frequently I hear from a patient that they have recurring dreams that their teeth are falling out. Most often they are looking for reassurance that their teeth are healthy. According to the web site Dream moods, Dreams of teeth falling out are the most common dreams it receives. Dr. Oz has an article posted on […]