Monthly Archives: February 2012

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Greenway Dental Excellence, we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our Riverside dentistry patients and many report minimal discomfort. Riverside root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many California root canal patients, the procedure is no worse than getting a filling from your Greenway Dental Excellence dental professional.

At Greenway Dental Excellence, our goal is to help our Lake Elsinore, CA, Upland, CA, and Tustin, CA root canal patients avoid the necessity of California endodontic treatment by providing skilled dental care. However, if root canal therapy is necessary to preserve a tooth for one of our greater Riverside area root canal patients, we provide the most advanced Riverside endodontic treatment in California

How do you know if you need a California root canal? See your Greenway Dental Excellence dental professional immediately if you experience tenderness or pain, hot or cold sensitivity, tooth discoloration, tooth injury, gum swelling, gum pain, or lymph node tenderness or drainage. However, for some Riverside endodontic patients, there are no symptoms. That is why it is crucial to visit your local Riverside endodontic dentist regularly for a thorough Riverside dental examination.

Call Greenway Dental Excellence, at (951) 786-0600 to schedule an appointment.

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Wishing for a Riverside whiter smile but not sure how to get it? New to California smile tooth whitening lingo? At Greenway Dental Excellence, we educate clients on the variety of Riverside affordable teeth whiting treatments; from whitening trays to Lake Elsinore, CA teeth bleaching to Upland, CA opalescence whitening. We do Tustin, CA smile whitening every day.

Almost every toothpaste claims to whiten teeth, but as we age our teeth gradually turn yellow or gray, despite all the whitening toothpastes we use regularly. Tooth enamel, while one of the hardest substances in the body, is porous. Over time, the food and drinks that comes in contact with our teeth cause staining and discoloration. You probably have already discovered that a toothbrush cannot clean these microscopic pores.

Carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide are the two main smile whitening ingredients. They can penetrate the outer layer of your teeth to remove the build-up, and help restore whitening to teeth. Call Greenway Dental Excellence at (951) 786-0600 to schedule an appointment and we will explain the difference between these tooth bleaching ingredients and how they may affect your Riverside smile whitening results.

Riverside at-home teeth whitening products are probably not a good choice if you have crowns or veneers. You could end up with extremely uneven results or possible damage to your existing California cosmetic dentistry.

We know the best Riverside teeth bleaching options and can recommend the perfect white smile solution for you.

At Greenway Dental Excellence, we hope to see you soon. Give us a call at (951) 786-0600.

When people in the Riverside area think of diet and oral health, they probably think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda and sugary-fruit drinks are only part of the issue.

The typical American diet tends to be high in calories and low in nutrition, even here in Riverside and Upland, CA.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recently unveiled the MyPlate graphic to illustrate a healthy diet. Half of our meals should be composed of fruits and vegetables and the rest should be equally divided between lean protein, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.

While this is an excellent resource, dietary needs change throughout life, so it’s a good idea to call Greenway Dental Excellence at (951) 786-0600 and schedule a check-up with Owner Kurt J. Greenway to see if your diet is affecting your teeth.

At Greenway Dental Excellence, our menu of services includes crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays, dental implants, tooth colored fillings, sealants, teeth whitening, and clear braces.

Owner Kurt J. Greenway
Greenway Dental Excellence
3679 Arlington Ave.
Riverside California
(951) 786-0600
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If you are pregnant, your oral health may be the last thing on your mind. However, many Riverside women experience an increase in dental problems during pregnancy. This article contains important information for expectant Riverside mothers and those planning to become pregnant.

Owner Kurt J. Greenway recommends having a thorough dental cleaning early in your pregnancy. Lying in a dentist’s chair can be uncomfortable during the last trimester. A professional cleaning performed by one of the skilled dental hygienists at Greenway Dental Excellence, along with diligent brushing and flossing, helps prevent gum problems that are often triggered by hormonal changes. The American Dental Association has found a positive correlation between periodontal disease and preterm deliveries and low birth weight.

If you are currently pregnant and have sore, swollen or bleeding gums, schedule an appointment today by calling (951) 786-0600. Once the baby is here, it will probably be harder for you to make time for a dental visit.

If you receive dental treatment at Greenway Dental Excellence during your pregnancy, be sure to inform Owner Kurt J. Greenway that you are expecting. This will affect decisions about X-rays, pain relievers, antibiotics, and conscious sedation.

Hormonal changes cause an increase in plague production which can lead to decay. If you are eating many small meals during the day, take care to brush after eating. If you avoid sweet snacks, your teeth will be less likely to develop cavities.

Remember, your oral care, nutrition and lifestyle affect your baby. It is essential that you eat a healthy diet with a variety of foods. A poor diet can harm your baby’s tooth and bone development. Be sure to get enough calcium, iron, vitamins A, D and C, protein, and phosphorus. Your Riverside Ob/Gyn can give you specific recommendations for your age, height, weight and medical conditions.

At Greenway Dental Excellence, we take special care of our clients who are expecting.