Informative Dental Blogs

If you ask anyone to name one of their biggest issues are regarding the upkeep of their health, a large percentage of them will say, “I hate the dentist”. If you ask why that is, chances are the response will be one of two things: the needles or that numbness that seems to last long […]

Are you tired of having yellow, stained teeth, despite your strict daily dental hygiene? You are not alone. There are millions of people suffering from the same problem. So if you brush, floss and visit your dentist regularly then why are your teeth still discolored? This happens because the outer layers of your teeth get […]

COVID-19 has made every business think deeply about security measures in face of such a pandemic. This is no different at our dental office, where your safety is very important to us. In a recent video, Dr. Middleton briefly explained some of the products and technologies that he and his staff are using to help […]

Regular dental visits are important, but we realize that many people suffer from dental anxiety. This can be a fear of the known – perhaps there was a frightening dental visit in the past – or the unknown. This dental video uses a little bit of humor to address those fears.We offer many items to help our […]

We may not see it as a big deal – in fact, most of us think it’s rather adorable. Unfortunately, thumb sucking can become an issue if it’s allowed to go on too long. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), thumb sucking, or finger sucking, is a natural reflex even seen during an infant’s development […]

When we have a flawed smile, it tends to become an issue in various ways. For some, it causes speech or issues when eating, for others it can just cause us to be self-conscious, which can hinder the social aspects of our lives. It is at this time we seek the help of our dental […]

Do like chewing gum? Is it a sugar-free brand? Have you ever wondered if the advantages of sugar-free gum are actually benefiting your teeth? It turns out, many of those products actually do work, and it is because of a common sugar replacement called Xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol, a natural, sweet substance often […]

There is one hygienic tool we interact with on a daily basis. In fact, if we are using it correctly, we use it on a couple of occasions throughout the day. That handy tool? The toothbrush. Manual or electric, soft or hard bristles, our toothbrush not only keeps our smiles bright, but it also affects our […]

A whiter, brighter smile is usually the cosmetic goal for many of our patients who want to ensure their smiles are beautiful and attractive. But not everyone has naturally white teeth. Over time, the enamel on teeth can discolor, resulting in a less-than-desirable smile. Fortunately, professional teeth whitening services at our Parkside Dental office in […]

CEREC tooth crowns are an innovative and highly effective solution when restoring a damaged or decayed tooth. At Parkside Dental in Riverside, California, we use state-of-the-art CEREC technology to create custom crowns in a single visit, allowing our patients to enjoy a quick, durable, and natural-looking result. If you’re considering a CEREC crown for tooth […]

Dr. Gerald Middleton and his team at Parkside Dental of Riverside, California, provide general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Patients who come to our office and are diagnosed with problems such as periodontal disease and tooth decay have options to choose from in treating these issues and keeping their smiles healthy. When cavities occur, fillings must […]

We’ve all heard the word gingivitis, but what is it? Gingivitis is inflammation of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth and is most commonly a result of poor dental hygiene. Gingivitis is a very common condition and varies widely in severity. It is characterized by red, swollen gums that bleed easily when teeth are […]