Informative Dental Blogs

For some of us, going to the dentist is a rather frightening thing to think about doing. There are plenty of reasons one would be nervous about, sitting in the dental chair, and it is a very common fear for many patients. Thankfully, there is help that can get you through these checkups so you […]

When we realize that our permanent set of teeth, and those teeth are coming in crooked, we often consider wearing braces. Unfortunately, these days there are lots of different options to consider. Traditional, ceramic, lingual, invisible – which one is best for you? Fortunately, this decision is based on the treatment plan you and your dental professional […]

When it comes time to get a dental restoration, a typical restoration would take a few days in the dental chair. Not only is it time consuming but losing time at work in order to get this restoration makes many patients want to hold off getting them. In walks CEREC® dental restorations… CEREC® allows our doctors […]

When it’s time to get start procedures to get the smile you’ve always wanted, you will be presented with an assortment of options to choose from. And depending on your specific issues, you and your dental professional will develop a treatment plan. One of these options will likely be porcelain veneers. We have all seen veneers […]

We all need to visit the dentist on a regular basis, typically twice a year. But have you ever wondered why we need to have these visits? Because dental professionals are the first line of defense against any issues that may be developing inside your mouth. After all, no one wants to have a toothache – that’s […]

Did you know that April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? It’s true. And unfortunately, most people are unaware that they have oral cancer at all. This is why it is so important to maintain a regular dental routine in order to ensure that you are continuing on a clean bill of health. And as you […]

It’s something you’d probably think about in a sci-fi movie, but dental lasers are actual treatment options for your Riverside periodontist. While we may not have thought about anything but a drill when we think about the dentist, lasers have been used in dentistry since the early 1990’s for a variety of treatments. But what […]

In response to the growing danger of the coronavirus and mandatory state-wide shutdown of non-essential businesses, Dr. Middleton released the following statement: I hope all of you are able to stay safe and healthy. As most of you know, we have had to make the difficult decision to close our office to keep us, our […]

We are proud to join the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics during March in celebrating National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Eat Right Bite by Bite” and encourages consumers to remember to include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on their plates every day. Not only will your body thrive off […]

When we go in for our dental checkups, we expect a couple of things to take place – our teeth will be examined, cleaned and if anything is amiss, a treatment option is available. But what does that teeth cleaning actually entail? After all, the cleaning is generally what most patients fear when visiting the […]

And since good habits start at home, start teaching your family good dental hygiene habits. Everyone needs to be involved in order to get the habit to stick. Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Our office goal this month is to […]

We all know the spiel from our favorite local dentist: To prevent tooth decay, we need to brush and floss our teeth daily. It should be an easy solution, right? Yet, tooth decay remains one of the most common medical conditions in the world. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that a whopping 2.4 billion people […]