What’s living in your mouth? Why is it there? It’s 11:30 at night. You’ve worked another long day. The kids are finally asleep. All you want is to crawl into bed and close your eyes. Brushing and flossing your teeth seemslike a daunting task. You’re sure it’ll be ok to skip it tonight as you […]
Author Archives: Dr. Michael Skidmore
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Apr
Apr
As children, missing a few teeth was considered cute. The prospect of money under your pillow from the tooth fairy even made losing a tooth exciting. It’s safe to say, as an adult, losing teeth is not something anyone looks forward to. If you knew you were putting yourself at risk of a toothless smile […]
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Mar
Mar
As a kid, remember how excited you were for your new “grown up” teeth to arrive? If you’ve lost teeth or are at risk of losing teeth, you can experience that excitement again! Dental implants are the closest thing to your natural teeth, and most patients with one to several missing teeth are good candidates […]
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Feb
Feb
You’ve been putting off your dental checkup. Your schedule is crazy and it keeps slipping your mind. Your teeth look fine, so it’s not a big deal, right? Actually, putting off those dental checkups could be putting you at risk for gum disease even if you don’t see any obvious signs of the disease. What’s […]
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Dec
Dec
Have you made your new year’s resolutions yet? As 2014 winds down and we look ahead to 2015, now is the perfect time to resolve to make healthy choices throughout the upcoming year. This may include improving your diet or starting an exercise routine. Have you considered how you can resolve to take better care […]
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Dec
Dec
Have you ever missed a hygiene appointment? It can be easy to forget these regularly needed check-ups, which is why we here at Michael Skidmore DMD try to remind you to schedule your preventative appointments as early as possible. Skipping your hygiene appointments can lead to serious and costly issues in the future. Not keeping […]
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Nov
Nov
Temecula Dental Hygienist Natalie, RDH We are super excited to welcome our newest hygienist to our team. Natalie Rens, RDH has joined our clinical staff. Temecula Dental Hygienist Natalie Rens, RDH graduated from Loma Linda University with a Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2006. She has lived in Temecula for over 20 years. In her spare […]
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May
May
When it comes to you and your teenage children, there are things you’ll always have a difficult time agreeing on—curfew time, clothing styles, music, and if it’s indeed their turn to take the garbage out. Agreeing on Something Finally When it comes to their smile, here’s something you can both agree on: A beautiful one […]
Do numbers speak to you? For example, if statistics show that 96.5% of those who’ve received laser eye correction recommend it to their family and friends, would it help get you off the fence in applying the decision to yourself? Due to tooth decay, gum disease, or injury, are you facing a decision regarding how […]
Who wouldn’t want a movie star’s whiter, brighter smile? Could it mean a boost in your social ratings and self-esteem? A survey conducted by NCBI claims it may! “Tooth colour exerts an influence on social perceptions. The results may be explained by negative beliefs about dental decay, such as its link with poor oral hygiene.” […]