There is not a day that goes by in my office, WinningSmiles in Fontana, CA, that I don’t see evidence of tooth decay and gum disease caused by dry mouth. Dry mouth can be caused from a myriad of factors that range from autoimmune diseases, such as Sjogren’s syndrome, to taking medications like those to [...]

Here are some tips on how to have whiter teeth and a healthier smile.  Here is what we recommend to our patients at WinningSmiles Custom Dentistry in Fontana, CA.: 1. Brush and floss your teeth twice a day and clean your tongue with a tongue scraper or a tooth brush. The tongue traps bacteria which [...]

At my office, WinningSmiles, in Fontana, California, I see many patients who are frightened to have dental work done. Many times, these patients have had a bad dental experience as a child or were scolded by a dentist as an adult. As a result, they have neglected their dental care and may need complete dental [...]

This statement makes the hair stand up on the necks of all dentists everywhere in the world (even at my office in Fontana, CA) because it happens to all of us. Why can a tooth become sensitive after a filling or a crown preparation? Teeth are made up of four different types of tissue: pulp, [...]

Many people ask me what it’s like to be the dentist of a minor league hockey team. It’s actually pretty darn cool. But….. I never followed hockey before being affiliated with the minor league hockey team: The Ontario Reign. The Reign is the minor league affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings and they play in [...]

Patients rarely have a chance to clearly observe all areas of their mouths. It’s difficult to see past the front of your teeth into the darker side and back areas. Often the cheeks or tongue block visibility. But intraoral cameras have changed all of that. Now you can sit comfortably back in the chair while [...]

At WinningSmiles in Fontana, CA we recommend a balance diet to promote good overall as well as dental health: What we eat is significant to our overall health. General guidelines should include balance and moderation and should involve choices from the five major food groups Dairy [milk, yogurt, cheese] Meat [poultry, fish] Fruits Vegetables Whole [...]

From Self Magazine http://www.self.com/health/blogs/healthyself/2010/10/3-reasons-skipping-the-dentist.html

A Bite Out Of History People of ancient times believed that the stabbing pain of a toothache was caused by a toothworm, which either had appeared spontaneously or had bored its way into the tooth. If the tooth pain was severe, it meant that the worm was thrashing about, but if the aching stopped, then [...]

There was a recently another report on the link between gum disease (periodontal disease) and heart disease and heart attacks. There are also scientific indications that gum disease may be linked to diabetes and strokes. Click on the link below to watch the special report from ABC news: