Informative Dental Blogs

There is no official evidence supporting the adage “it takes more muscles to frown than to smile” but there is evidence to support the positive effects of a smile. Everything in the human body is connected, and smiles have real-life implications for our physical and mental health. Friends may even encourage one another to smile […]

Is coffee really bad for your teeth? Well, yes and no. Studies show we consume an average of 3 cups of any variety of coffee a day in the United States. That’s about 150 million Americans wondering if they’re compromising their teeth with every sip. The con’s of coffee are the usual suspects, staining, coffee […]

When thinking about a smile makeover, dental restorations may be a necessary part of your treatment plans. If this is the case, your dental professional may suggest CEREC dental restorations. Sounds fancy, doesn’t it? It really isn’t, but it is truly revolutionary. Not only because they will improve your smile and make them look natural, but […]

We can’t say it enough – dental hygiene is important. Not only for our smile’s appearance but for our overall health. Daily maintenance is important. Dental checkups will ensure that you are doing a proper job. Not only will your smile look great, but it will be healthy. That said, if you don’t maintain your […]

As parents, we always want our children to be safe and happy, so we do everything we can to give them everything they want within reason and make sure they are always out of harm’s way. But there is one issue some children develop that skates under the radar of most parents – thumb sucking. […]

To most patients the thought of needing a root canal is very stressful. However, with modern dentistry, root canals are nothing to fear – the procedure itself is no more painful than having a filling placed. A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or infected. […]

Dental implant is a pretty scary sounding procedure for many patients, but it shouldn’t be – so we are here to help. Let’s settle some nerves about this dental procedure so you don’t have to fear it when the time comes. This artificial tooth root is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or […]

We’ve all seen it before – fluoride in our water, in our toothpaste, everywhere. But what exactly is fluoride? And what exactly does it do to our teeth? Here is everything you need to know about this mystery additive. Before teeth break through the gums, the fluoride taken in from foods, beverages and dietary supplements […]

There have been so many changes in how we treat the common disease of dental caries (which most refer to as cavities). In the past we checked for caries on your exam and if found, scheduled you for another appointment to have it, or them, filled. We may have advised you to brush or floss […]

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 […]

Dr. Gerald Middleton provides Riverside, Corona, and nearby California cities with several methods to bleach or whiten teeth. Call for a free consultation to discuss which method is best for you . The most popular and convenient method is with the Zoom whitening technique. This procedure is done in our office in about an hour. […]

Teeth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile. Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth. The most popular method is using […]