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Are Dental Implants Right For You?

April 8th, 2018|Categories: Blog|

Although dental implants have existed for decades, there is still a lot of confusion about the procedure.  Even patients that have lost teeth and could benefit from dental implants are often put off by misconceptions about the treatment. How about you? Dr. Parul Mehta & Associates help patients with missing teeth understand the ins and [...]

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Temecula & Riverside Gum Disease Treatment

March 26th, 2018|Categories: Blog|

Good oral health and hygiene are directly linked to the health of your gums.  Gingivitis and periodontal disease affect the gums which in turn breaks down the foundation of teeth.  During the initial visit to any of our offices (Riverside or Temecula), we begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your oral wellness.  If we find [...]

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Broken Tooth Dentistry in Temecula

March 8th, 2018|Categories: Blog|

If you have broken or damaged a tooth, the initial shock can catch you off-guard making you wonder what can be done to restore your smile and natural bite.  Nevertheless, there are ways to fix a broken tooth completely!  Dr. Parul Mehta & Associates of Temecula, California provides a unique approach to patients needing dental [...]

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Trusting Your Dentist

February 8th, 2018|Categories: Blog|

Trust is a weighty word.  When you put your trust in someone, it speaks volumes in regards to their character and integrity.  Hence, trust should not be given to just anyone—especially if that trust involves you and your family.  Dr. Parul Mehta has labored hard to build a dental practice that families can trust.  Each [...]

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10 Ways To Improve Your Oral Health – Part II

January 17th, 2018|Categories: Blog|

Good oral hygiene rests at the center of maintaining oral health.  Still, other things need to occur to keep your mouth healthy.  In our previous blog, we touched on five tips that can help you to improve your oral health.  Here are five more. Beware of DIY Teeth Straightening Whenever teeth are unaligned, it is [...]

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10 Ways To Improve Your Oral Health – Part I

January 12th, 2018|Categories: Blog|

Protecting your oral health involves more than brushing your teeth.  While regular oral hygiene is a great habit, it can be offset by other bad habits.  At the offices of Dr. Mehta & Associates, we notice the aftereffects of habits patients have.  Although we can often treat the results of bad oral habits, it is [...]

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5 Keys For Great Oral Hygiene

December 12th, 2017|Categories: Blog|

Maintaining your teeth is a part of a healthy lifestyle that provides lifelong benefits.  At the offices of Dr. Parul Mehta & Associates, our hygienists, dental assistants, and dentists work as a team to educate patients on the best oral hygiene techniques. Brush and Floss Regularly One of the most vital aspects of a healthy [...]

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Stress and Your Teeth

December 5th, 2017|Categories: Blog|

“A calm heart gives life to the body.”  More than ever this ancient proverb proves to be true.  Medical science continues to identify links between stress and disease.  For instance, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology relates how anger, hostility, jealousy and other negative emotions have connections with CHD (coronary heart disease).  There [...]

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Replacing Silver Fillings With Tooth-Colored Fillings

November 25th, 2017|Categories: Blog|

If you are thinking about replacing your silver or metal fillings, we implore you to consider the following information.  You may have heard or read about tooth-colored fillings which are widely used in modern dentistry. At Dr. Parul Mehta & Associates, we replace silver (or amalgam) fillings with tooth-colored fillings (professionally called composite fillings) to [...]

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A Closer Look At Our Root Canal Technologies

November 1st, 2017|Categories: Blog|

If you hear someone mention a root canal, you may cringe at the thought of pain. When the team at Dr. Mehta & Associates hears root canal, our thoughts focus on saving a tooth. We are highly experienced in saving diseased teeth via painless root canal therapies. Our team takes pride in specializing in treatments [...]

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