Why do teeth discolor? As we age our teeth naturally discolor. Other factors also affect how our teeth look, like if we have been on some medications. What we eat and drink, such as coffee or tea, can stain our teeth as well. Why would someone want to whiten their teeth? We only have [...]
We are a dentist office in Riverside, CA that accept many types of PPO plans. Our dentist accept PPO and is covered by Aetna. Aetna dental is a dental provider that allows you to choose your dentist. The Aetna dental PPO plans almost always cover 100% of the cost of preventive care. There is [...]
People get crowns on their teeth because they have damaged the underlying tooth in some manner. Many resume their normal eating habits, with little regard to damaging the crown or the tooth that is under the crown. A lot of patients assume that the tooth is protected and there is no need to worry about [...]
What is a Dental Bridge? A dental bridge is an artificial tooth placed between teeth. It is directly attached to the jaw or under the gum tissue. It “bridges” the gap where one or more teeth are missing. Bridges are commonly made of gold, porcelain or a combination of both. What is Dental [...]
What is a root canal and how is it performed? A root canal is a procedure our dentist or oral surgeon will perform in order to save a tooth. Doing a root canal will help with saving the outside of the tooth. When a person comes to our dental office for a toothache one of our dental [...]
There's a lot of different options to improve or replace one's teeth. Dental implants are the superior option for most people. But one might wonder, why choose dental Implants? There's a lot of reasons, some will come up more often than others. They're the most comfortable option It might seem counterintuitive, but implants are [...]
When it comes to a cracked tooth, it is very important to go see a dentist right away. A cracked tooth is far different than a chipped tooth. A chipped tooth isn't necessarily an emergency and it can be corrected and fixed without an issue. This kind of a dental procedure really just comes [...]
Many people often wonder if they are good candidates for dental implants. It probably is not as difficult of a question as people tend to think it is. Using a few simple criteria anyone can tell if dental implants are right for them. First, if you have lost any teeth then dental implants are [...]
A space in the dental arrangement of an adult can be filled with a full range of bridge options. The two most common implants are single implants with crowns, and three-tooth bridges. Beyond cosmetic and economic factors, time should also be considered. Time is an important factor in bridge choice because as people age [...]
What is a Dental Bridge? A dental bridge is an artificial tooth placed between teeth. It is directly attached to the jaw or under the gum tissue. It “bridges” the gap where one or more teeth are missing. Bridges are commonly made of gold, porcelain or a combination of both. What [...]