Informative Dental Blogs

Regularly cleaning the teeth, as well as mouth and ridding it of harmful bacteria is key to maintaining good oral health. Though, as often as you may brush, floss and rinse with mouthwash, nothing beats the work done by a dental professional. Most dentists recommend to have your teeth checked and cleaned professionally, at least, […]

Dental crown procedures are recommend to patients mainly because of the reasons: First, is that you have a weak tooth that requires a bridge or something else to hold it together; second is if you have a tooth has already been so discolored that it can no longer be fixed through conventional means; the third […]

Two of the most common dental problems for patients is tooth decay (cavities) and periodontal disease (gum disease). While they sound very different, they both have a common cause: bacteria within the mouth. While many people realize that mouthwash is effective as a breath-freshener, it’s also very important in combating oral bacteria – not only […]

Millions of Americans will lose one or more teeth, yearly – primarily due to some combination of tooth decay, gingivitis, and physical trauma. Despite the prevalence of dentists and dental care, it’s still quite common for patients of all ages to suffer tooth loss of one or more teeth. While brushing, flossing, and routine professional […]

One of the most versatile dental materials that dentists may use is composite resin. Whether it’s used for simple fillings or more complex cosmetic procedures, dental resin is a durable plastic material applied as soft plastic putty and hardened with a special light. One of the great benefits is that Riverside dentist Dr. Gerald Middleton can easily […]

Dentists recommend you brush your teeth twice a day, floss every day, and have regular professional cleanings. While brushing and flossing help remove food and plaque at home, professional cleanings are necessary to clean surfaces you’re unable to reach effectively, and to remove substances you’re unable to remove safely. The term for professional cleaning is […]

Most people have a standard oral care routine – brushing, flossing, and fluoride mouthwash. That combination is both common and effective – brushing helps remove plaque and food particles on the surfaces of teeth, flossing helps remove plaque and food between teeth, and mouthwash helps kill bacteria that cause tooth decay and bad breath. Beyond […]

Most dentists recommend you brush and floss daily, and have routine professional checkups and cleanings every 6 months. During those checkups, dentists will typically use X-Rays, and cleaning can involve breaking the skin and disturbing bacterial colonies, so pregnant women often ask if the normal recommended routine still applies during pregnancy. The American Congress of […]

For many people, dental problems start and end in the mouth – insufficient or improper brushing and flossing allows bacteria to build up in the mouth, causing tooth decay, gum disease, and eventual tooth loss. However, for other people, dental problems result from other major health issues. For example, patients with poorly controlled diabetes can […]

Have you ever seen advertisements for sugar free gum that claim to help your teeth and wondered whether or not it actually works? It turns out, many of those products actually do work, and one of the reasons why is a common sugar replacement called Xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol, a natural, sweet substance […]

It’s often the case that the most important aspects of your oral health start at home – brushing, and flossing, are at the top of the list. But there are other things you can do at home to help keep your mouth happy. One of the easiest and most effective treatments for dental pain – […]

To most patients the thought of needing a root canal is very stressful. With modern dentistry root canals are nothing to fear. Root canal procedures have the reputation of being painful. When in fact most patients report that the procedure itself is no more painful than having a filling placed. So what exactly is involved […]