Thank You For Your Testimonials!

Here at Alta Loma Dental Care, our staff appreciates feedback from our customers because it teaches us how to improve as a team. Our staff would not only like to thank Nancy B. for this five-star review, but we would like to thank her for being an excellent patient. If you recently experienced exceptional service from our office, please let us know! 

“Before making my first appointment with this dental office, I dropped in unannounced one day to meet the personnel and have a tour of the facility. Everyone was warm and welcoming. Two weeks later, when I made my first appointment and went in for the initial procedures and a much-needed cleaning, I received the same sincere personal attention. I'm a senior citizen who asks many questions and likes to have procedures explained in detail. That wasn't a problem at Alta Loma Dental! All of my questions were courteously and enthusiastically answered by everyone, and each procedure was thoroughly explained in the same way. I will definitely be returning for my future dental needs.” – Nancy B.

If you would like to leave a testimonial or are interested in learning more about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment in our Alta Loma, CA office, call Alta Loma Dental Care at 909-987-6268.

Denture Pain Problems

Denture pain typically stems from poor fitting or poorly adjusted dentures. It may also be a result of new dentures, worn over soft tissues that have not developed thick, toughened layers of protective keratin. If you are experiencing gum and mouth irritation, problems eating and speaking, mouth infections and/or dentures that move around in your mouth, give our doctors at Alta Loma Dental Care a call to discuss your treatment options.

If you wear dentures, it is very important you keep your mouth clean and healthy. In addition, you should never experience pain when wearing your dentures. If you do experience pain from your dentures and this discomfort is not treated by speaking slowly, eating soft foods or using an adhesive, your dentures may need to be replaced. At Alta Loma Dental Care, we have plenty of tooth-replacement options for you to choose from if dentures aren’t working out.

If you have dentures that are causing you pain, please give us a call. To learn more about services we provide at our practice, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment in our Alta Loma, CA office, call Alta Loma Dental Care at 909-987-6268.

Tips for Living with Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a frustrating condition for both you and any sleeping partners. It often goes hand-in-hand with loud snoring and results in poor sleep quality all around. In addition, it increases the risk of dangerous health conditions like heart failure and stroke. At Alta Loma Dental Care, we are able to provide treatment for sleep apnea here in our Alta Loma, CA office. It will also help to have some at-home tips for helping to control your sleep apnea.

Your Sleeping Position When positioning yourself to go to sleep, try to sleep on your side instead of on your back. This will help you keep your airway more open.
Sedatives The second tip is to avoid sleep aids and alcohol. Sedatives or anything else that can depress your body systems can be a dangerous combination with sleep apnea. If your body is too sedated, it may not wake as easily to force breathing during an apnea episode. This can even result in death in severe cases.

Fit Lifestyle A healthy weight and good nutrition is very important for patients with sleep apnea. Overweight individuals can make the effects of sleep apnea much worse because the extra weight can cause a worsened collapse of your airway while sleeping. Take the necessary steps to keep a healthy weight and to keep good nutrition.

At Alta Loma Dental Care, we offer several different surgery options for sleep apnea. Depending on your case and treatment history, we will determine the best option for you.
If you are struggling with the symptoms of sleep apnea, be sure to seek help. To schedule an appointment with Alta Loma Dental Care of Alta Loma, CA, call our office at (909) 987-6268 or visit our website, www.altalomadentalcare.com.

Sleep Apnea Risk Factors

Sleep apnea is something that can affect everyone. While this is true, there are also risk factors that can increase your risk or make sleep apnea symptoms worse. At Alta Loma Dental Care in Alta Loma, CA, we treat sleep apnea. Keep reading for more information obstructive sleep apnea and its risk factors.

Sleep apnea is hereditary. This means it can be passed down from parent to child. Though sleep apnea is often found in older men who are overweight, it can affect anyone regardless of their gender, age, or size. It can even affect babies and children.

Some factors that increase your risk of obstructive sleep apnea include:

• Being overweight


• Being male


• Being older


• Smoking


• Use of alcohol or sedatives

While these factors can certainly increase the risk of obstructive sleep apnea and worsen symptoms, sleep apnea is not limited to those factors. As mentioned before, men, women, and children of all ages and sizes can have sleep apnea. Often it is caused by the way your airway is structured. Extra soft tissue or a narrow airway can be enough to cause the disturbance. If you are at risk, it is important to cut out factors that you can control like tobacco and alcohol.

It is important to treat sleep apnea for a good night’s sleep and the health of your entire body. To schedule an appointment with Alta Loma Dental Care of Alta Loma, CA, call us at (909) 987-6268 or visit our website, www.altalomadentalcare.com. 

Why Your Teeth May Be Sensitive

Sensitive teeth can be a real pain and frustrating to deal with. At Alta Loma Dental Care in Alta Loma, CA, we are able to talk with you to find out why your teeth may be experiencing sensitivity. Until your appointment with us, check out some of the reasons why it may be happening and evaluate your habits to see if changing them could help.

It is important to see your dentist if you are experiencing sensitive teeth because we need to check to see if it is a cavity or an infection. If it’s not, it is most likely due to worn down enamel. Here is how that can happen:

Brushing Too Hard to Too Soon

When brushing your teeth, you do not have to scrub hard. A light touch with soft bristles is all that is needed to remove plaque. It is more about the technique you use than the strength you use. In addition, do not brush your teeth too soon after eating or drinking anything but water. The acid in our food softens our enamel and if we brush before it hardens again, we could brush away enamel.

 

More Acid

Speaking of the acid in our food, sometimes sensitivity can be caused simply because we are eating too much acid. Pop, candy, and energy drinks contain a lot of acid so make sure these are enjoyed sparingly. Also, while tomatoes and citrus fruits are good for our health, they should also be consumed in moderation. It can also help to rinse your mouth out after consuming foods and drinks with a high acidic content.

 

Grinding Your Teeth

If you notice that you wake up with a sore jaw or sore teeth, you may be grinding and clenching your teeth at night. Some patients even notice themselves doing it during the day. If you think you may be grinding your teeth, see us for a protective night guard.

 

Sensitive teeth can create pain and make you want to avoid some of your favorite foods like cold ice cream or hot apple cider. To schedule an examination with Alta Loma Dental Care in our Alta Loma, CA office, call us at (909) 987-6268 or visit our website, www.altalomadentalcare.com. 

Coping with Dental Phobia

Dental phobia is a more serious condition than anxiety. It leaves people panic-stricken and terrified. People with dental phobia have an awareness that the fear is totally irrational, but are unable to do much about it. People with dental phobia usually go to the dentist only when forced to do so by extreme pain. If you suffer from dental phobia, our doctors at Alta Loma Dental Care will ease your dental fear in a compassionate, friendly atmosphere.

There are varying degrees of dental anxiety and phobia. At the extreme, a person with a dental phobia may never see a dentist. Others may force themselves to go, but they may not sleep the night before. It's not uncommon for people to feel sick — or, in some cases, to actually get sick — while they're in the waiting room. New dental tools and products make it easier to calm dental anxiety; however, to truly calm your fear, a little distraction goes a long way. iPods for your listening pleasure, big-screen televisions, iPads and virtual reality glasses that put your eyes and mind in another realm are common items in the modern dentist’s office.

If you have a fear of the dentist’s office, please inform us while scheduling your appointment. To learn more about services we provide at our practice, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment in our Alta Loma, CA office, call Alta Loma Dental Care at 909-987-6268.

Benefits of Laser Dentistry

The application of lasers in dentistry gives our doctors at Alta Loma Dental Care plenty of opportunities to perform a wide variety of dental procedures that they otherwise may not be capable of performing. Dental lasers can be used to reduce the comfort of canker and cold sores as well as expose partially erupted wisdom teeth, and help treat tooth infections. In dentistry, lasers are a safe and effective way to provide patients with precision treatment that minimizes pain and recovery time.

There are several advantages to laser dentistry. For example, dentists may not need to use a drill or administer anesthesia in some procedures, allowing patients to be more relaxed. Laser procedures are more precise and can reduce symptoms and healing times associated with traditional treatments. In addition, lasers can reduce the bacteria in both diseased gum tissue and in tooth cavities, and control bleeding during surgery.

If you have further questions regarding laser dentistry, please give us a call. To learn more about services we provide at our practice, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment in our Alta Loma, CA office, call Alta Loma Dental Care at 909-987-6268.