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Dental sealants are a thin coat of clear resin that is applied to the biting surfaces of teeth, usually the rear molars. The back teeth are more prone to cavities because is difficult to reach them with a tooth brush and the surfaces contain pits and grooves that easily trap bacteria. It is hard for many adults to clean their back molars and almost impossible for our young Tustin, CA children.

Dental sealants fill in the pits and grooves on the rear molars to create a smooth surface. Riverside family dentists most often recommend sealants for children’s permanent back teeth, though sometimes they are used for adults, too.

Riverside parents may not realize how quickly a cavity can form in a young child’s mouth. Many Upland, CA area kids that we see develop cavities even before they start kindergarten! It is vital that our local parents start regular dental visits early. The American Dental Association advises that a child’s initial dental exam take place soon after the first tooth erupts, but no later than the toddler’s first birthday.

Dental sealants protect teeth that have no decay (primary prevention) and also prevent further decay progression in teeth that show very early signs of disease (secondary prevention).

At Greenway Dental Excellence, we take special care of our Riverside pediatric dental clients. We want each child’s dental visits to be pleasant and painless so they will never develop a fear of the dentist. We advise parents on the specific dental issues associated with each stage of childhood. Ask us about fluoride, sports mouthguards, and orthodontic treatment.

I am Kurt J. Greenway of Greenway Dental Excellence. I don’t believe that childhood cavities are unavoidable. Call my office at (951) 786-0600 to schedule a Riverside pediatric dental exam.

I provide comprehensive restorative and cosmetic dentistry for Riverside people of all ages. My office is located at 3679 Arlington Ave. in Riverside. You can learn more about my practice at http://riversidedds.com/about/index.html

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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
http://riversidedds.com/about/index.html

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.

Will your California dental insurance cover Riverside cosmetic dental procedures? Many Riverside dentistry clients assume their dental insurance won’t cover any cosmetic dental procedures. This is probably true for tooth bleaching in Lake Elsinore, CA or first time dental bonding. However, many California dental insurance plans and dental supplemental plans cover orthodontia and any treatment needed to repair damage from an injury. Medical insurance and worker’s compensation plans may also cover injury treatment.

Some Upland, CA dental insurance plans cover replacement porcelain veneers in certain circumstances. Check with your carrier for benefit specifics if you need replacement veneers due to deterioration. We can then discuss dental treatment options such as replacement veneers or porcelain crowns. When the work is completed, we may be able to help you submit your dental claim form if your plan requires one.

If you are in need of any kind of dental treatment; from a cleaning to major restorative work, come in to Greenway Dental Excellence on 3679 Arlington Ave. in Riverside. You can meet our friendly team, undergo a thorough evaluation and discuss financing options. Even if you do not have California dental insurance, let’s talk. Top quality Riverside dental treatment is a wise investment and may be more affordable than you think.

Owner Kurt J. Greenway of Greenway Dental Excellence has been proudly serving Riverside and Upland, CA residents since 1972. Greenway Dental Excellence is a network dental provider for many California dental insurance plans.

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Our practice, Greenway Dental Excellence, specializes in family dentistry . If you have a family and are looking for a family dentist, give us a call. You can reach Greenway Dental Excellence at (951) 786-0600.

Greenway Dental Excellence provides family dentistry to the greater Riverside area, including Riverside, California.

You can learn more about family dentistry at http://riversidedds.com/about/index.html.

Dr. Kurt J. Greenway

No one in Riverside likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. Kurt J. Greenway DDS at Greenway Dental Excellence in Riverside has the solutions for your smile problems.

You don’t have to live with crooked or chipped teeth. Porcelain veneers are an affordable and non-invasive way to correct misshapen or damaged teeth that are otherwise structurally sound. If you have a tooth that is beyond repair, don’t despair. A dental implant may be the answer. Call (951) 786-0600 for a tooth implant consultation in our local Riverside office.

You don’t have to watch your teeth become duller and more discolored every year, either. Whether you are young, older or somewhere in the middle, teeth whitening works wonders to perk up your smile.

The latest restorative and cosmetic dental procedures are performed right here at Greenway Dental Excellence in Riverside.

I have been practicing dentistry since 1972. I have noticed that my Riverside patients who receive dental makeovers have only one regret; they wish they would have done it sooner! Lake Elsinore, CA and Upland, CA clients with dazzling new smiles are surprised by how much confidence they gain. Because they love their smile, they smile more often.

Come in and see us at Greenway Dental Excellence

• Kurt J. Greenway DDS
• Greenway Dental Excellence
• 3679 Arlington Ave.
• Riverside, California 92506
• (951) 786-0600
• http://riversidedds.com

Hundreds of Tustin, CA dental implant recipients have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the post.

Dental implants are usually the ideal restoration for Tustin, CA people who want to replace a missing tooth. There is a problem, however, if the jaw bone is too thin at the implant site.

When a tooth is extracted, the bone loses the blood circulation at the former site of the root. Consequently, bone recession often occurs. If the recession is extensive, there is not enough bone to hold the dental implant post.

Bone grafting can augment the bone at the implant site and provide the bone density necessary for a successful implant. This is usually effective, but it does require time for the new bone to generate. A new discovery may provide a quicker solution for regenerating bone.

Researchers at the Georgia Health Sciences University College of Dental Medicine have identified a protein that quickly stimulates the production of new bone. The research team, led by Dr. Ulf M.E. Wikesjo, implanted bone morphogenetic protein in test subjects and discovered that “more new bone formed within four weeks than with conventional bone grafting.”

This protein will require extensive testing before it is available for Tustin, CA dental implant patients. However, I am pleased at the prospect of an additional method for making dental implants possible for my Tustin, CA clients with missing teeth and jaw bone recession.

For information about tooth restoration options including tooth implants, dental bridges, and porcelain crowns, call Greenway Dental Excellence at (951) 786-0600.

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As your local Riverside dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Sometimes mouth sores can be an issue, and while Riverside dentists often defer to an oral surgeon for extreme cases, we can help you make an assessment.

If you live in the Riverside area and have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; come and see me. Mouth sores can be an indicator of disease, and an early assessment is the best bet. A better understanding of your mouth sores can lead quickly to comfort and a resolution. If necessary, treatment and pain relief can be offered.

There are two common types of mouth sores that are common in the Riverside area; canker sores and cold sores.

Canker sores are small ulcer-like sores with a white or gray base and a red border. They are found on the inside of the mouth and while they are not contagious, they can be painful. Typically a canker sore heals in a week or two. Antimicrobal mouth-rinses, over-the-counter topical anesthetics, and avoiding spicy and acidic foods may offer you temporary relief while your sore is healing.

The cause of a canker sores is not certain. Possible explanations range from a cut on the inside the mouth, and reactions to extreme temperatures or acids from food or drink, to fatigue, stress, and allergies. Some studies point to bacteria or viruses, or combinations of all these factors.

Cold sores, also called fever blisters or Herpes Simplex, are groups of fluid-filled blisters that often appear around the lips, sometimes appearing under the nose or around the chin. Cold sores are contagious and painful, but usually heal in about a week. Some over-the-counter anesthetics may provide relief. There are some antiviral drugs on the market that have shown promise in reducing outbreaks, but there is currently no known cure. The initial infection, known as primary herpes, often occurs before adulthood. Once the virus infects you, it may stay in your body and remain inactive or cause occasional cold sore outbreaks. Outbreaks may be triggered by a fever, sunburn, skin abrasions, stress, or exposure to extremes in temperature.

As your Riverside dentist, I can’t do much to stop canker sores or cold sores in your mouth. I can discuss the health of your mouth, and examine any causes that make your mouth sore. In some cases a change in the way you care for your mouth can reduce the chances of getting mouth sores. If you are in the Riverside, and would like to speak with a dental professional about mouth sores, area give us a call at Greenway Dental Excellence.

Our number is (951) 786-0600.