Informative Dental Blogs

You brush and floss twice a day at home and use mouthwash, so why go to the dentist for teeth cleanings? Teeth cleanings with your dentist are more thorough than the type of cleaning you do at home. Also, they help to prevent many other health problems. The following are the top 5 reasons you should go […]

You brush and floss twice a day at home and use mouthwash, so why go to the dentist for teeth cleanings? Teeth cleanings are more thorough than the type of cleaning you do at home. Also, they help to prevent many other health problems such as: gum disease, oral cancer, heart disease and stroke. A tooth […]

Keeping a healthy, bright smile isn’t an easy task. Well, let’s say that again – keeping a healthy, bright smile isn’t difficult if you keep up with the daily basics of dental hygiene – brushing, flossing and rinsing. But it doesn’t just stop there. It takes a village to raise a child, and a healthy smile. The […]

If you’re considering brightening your smile from the comfort of your home, professional at-home teeth whitening could be the perfect solution. At Parkside Dental in Riverside, California, we offer expert guidance on achieving a dazzling smile with safe and effective at-home whitening options. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve compiled a list of […]

Are you looking for that gleaming white Hollywood smile? If you are, you are not alone. Teeth whitening has quickly been the most requested cosmetic dental procedure around. The problem is, there are factors in our lifestyle that can cause our smiles to become dingy looking. But there is no need to fret – these days you […]

Veneers are a technique we use to take an ordinary or unattractive smile and make it gorgeous. This means that people with stained, crooked, chipped, misshapen or gapped teeth can have the straight, white, beautiful smile they’ve always wanted. A veneer is a thin shell of porcelain or plastic that is bonded to a tooth […]

Dr. Gerald Middleton of Riverside, CA recommends starting an oral regimen on children even before teeth appear by wiping a baby’s gums or using a baby toothbrush and water. As toddlers, it is a good time to begin brushing and flossing since teeth are in contact with each other and can begin to develop bacteria […]

Here are some startling facts regarding children and their dental health. According to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundaton: -Pediatric dental disease is 5 times more common than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever -44% of American children will suffer from pediatric dental disease before they reach kindergarten -73% of preschoolers and […]

At Dr. Middleton’s Dental Office, we are always telling our patients how important it is to keep up with your oral health, because serious heart problems can occur if you develop periodontal disease or other oral health complications. Read on for some more information on how a healthy heart starts with a healthy mouth: THURSDAY, […]

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 […]

When we hear the word salty, we don’t necessarily think of it as a good thing. Not only does too much salt ruin a dish, but it can cause health problems if you overindulge. Not to mention the newest slang term for a someone with a bad attitude. But there is one way that salt […]

Let’s face it – we are very busy people. And many times, getting things done is more important than our oral health. Here are five unexpected dental culprits—and the best ways to stop them from damaging your teeth: Cardio. Some are breathing a sigh of relief, but a study has found that long cardio workouts may take a […]