Keeping Your Teeth in Good Shape during the Holiday Season

Holiday season is a time of celebration, which means you can expect lots of sugary treats, wine and desserts. No matter what you may be celebrating at this time of the year, be it a traditional Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Festivus or Yule, the following tips will help ensure your dental hygiene stays in good shape […]

How to Deal with a Chipped Tooth

So you have chipped a tooth! No need to worry, as we are here to help. Whether you chipped your tooth biting on a hard candy or trying to open a can of soda there are simple ways to deal with it. A sports injury or a fall down the stairs can cause you to […]

Some Everyday Habits Which May Harm Your Dental Health

You may be causing a lot of damage to your teeth and not even know it! You may like to think that you practice good oral hygiene, but if you have any of the following habits, you are mistreating your pearly whites and putting your precious smile at risk: Drinking Excessive Soda Let’s admit it. […]

Why You Need to Avoid Snacking at Night

As thrilling and satisfying nighttime snacking may be, there’s no denying the fact that it not only contribute to weight gain, but also adversely impacts the brain and teeth while adding to numerous health problems like liver damage, high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. We tend to have this illusion that we can work and […]

The Ideal Diet for Good Oral Health

Good or bad oral health affects the general health of a person. Dentists and medical experts found correlations between gum diseases, diabetes, smoking and obesity. Before consulting your doctor, your dentist might already have an idea of what’s going on. Human body is made up of cells and they depend upon the nutrients supplied in […]

Getting Braces as an Adult

Today, devices have been invented to address so-called human imperfections. This may range from having bad skin, unruly hair, not proportioned body parts, crooked teeth and so on and so forth. The list is surely long but on a positive note, one could now get rid of disorderly teeth by choosing to install braces. Contact […]

How Long Do You Have to Wear Braces?

Dental Braces Dental braces are being used to correct or adjust misaligned teeth during growth or after. Various types of dental disorders who need braces are over bites, under bites and crooked teeth. These cases can be inherited or if not, it can also be caused by accident or prolonged thumb sucking. Right Time for […]

Brushing Your Teeth

Recommended brushing techniques There are a variety of efficient techniques for brushing your teeth. If you talk to your dentist or dental hygienist, they can help you figure out which method will be the most comfortable and effective for you, taking into account the position of your teeth and condition of the gums. One of […]

Developing Healthy Habits…

Developing Healthy Habits The best way to form healthy habits is to begin early. Once you become accustomed to a certain way of life, it will feel natural for you to continue on that path. This is the approach we, at RiverRock Dental, recommend to you. Taking care of your teeth to prevent future problems […]