You may not know it when you look at your baby, but all of her teeth are already present. Each of them are just waiting for their time to erupt. You can start her on the road to a healthy smile by wiping her gums every day with a clean piece of gauze, and by making sure that she gets... read more »
If you have a cavity, you may want to talk our dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Lowry about a composite, or tooth-colored filling to brighten your smile. If your cavity is visible to other people and is small enough, a composite filling may serve you well. Composite fillings are made from powdered glass and an acrylic resin. They are popular because the... read more »
Your toothbrush is a pretty simple piece of equipment. There are no moving parts, and it never needs a tuneup. Because of that, you may be tempted to toss it in a drawer or the medicine cabinet and forget about it until the next time you need it. The truth is however, that even though your toothbrush is not that... read more »
No matter how well you care for your teeth, life is unpredictable. Accidents can happen, slips and falls can occur, things can go wrong. A dental emergency can happen to anyone, but knowing how to respond in such a situation can make all the difference. First, contact Jeffrey A Lowry DDS in Riverside, California at 951-263-7001 as soon as possible.... read more »
Numerous studies have demonstrated that fluoride, will effectively strengthen and remineralize your tooth enamel. The acids that are formed by bacteria in your mouth can cause tooth decay. With the help of fluoride and fluoride-based products, your tooth enamel will be much stronger. Because fluoride can remineralize and strengthen our tooth enamel, it is added to toothpaste and has even... read more »
If you have suffered an oral accident or injury, check to make sure that your tooth enamel on your teeth is intact. If the tooth enamel is breached or broken, it must be fixed immediately. However, if the pulp on the inside is already injured, the pulp be removed in order to save the tooth from an extraction. To help... read more »
Thumb sucking habits are hard to break. As your child continues the bad habit, it can lead to worsening conditions with their oral health, including misalignment issues or potential growth hindrances for future teeth. Consider the following information about helping your child through the thumb sucking phase of their life: - Bacteria from a child’s thumb can easily end up... read more »
Just as dentures are designed to fit into your mouth, they are designed to fit into your life. Dentures don’t just change your life, they improve it. They are designed with comfort and efficiency in mind and can help you maintain the quality of life you had enjoyed before tooth loss occurred. However, they do need to be removed on... read more »