Cosmetic Procedures
Cosmetic dentistry primarily focuses on improvement in your smile’s aesthetics in color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall appearance.
Free Oral Cancer Screening – April 25, 2025
Oral Cancer Screening - April 25, 2025Oral Cancer Screening event in Hemet California - April 25th 2025 See how Formica Family Dental can help you diagnose and proactively prevent oral cancer with this program. This FREE Oral Cancer screening can help you understand...
Laser Dentistry
Coming soon
For Kids
Parents: It may sound strange, but there are some people who think, “Why care for baby teeth, they are just going to fall out?” There are lots of great reasons to take care of our first teeth. For one, baby teeth act as guides that help direct our permanent teeth into...
Millennials
Special needs for millennials: Decay and tooth problems are on the rise in this age group. As this generation ages, no other has been more mindful of eating right and being healthy. So what gives? There are two things I have noticed. The first are habits...
Implants, Dentures and Partials
Why in 2020 would anyone consider something besides an implant and what are the alternatives?Today the most common questions people ask me are about dental implants*. The next questions are always about cost. There are many benefits of implants. They become a solid...
Dental Cleaning & Consultation
Dental cleanings & consultations are the foundation of general dental care. These preventative services allow your general dentist to assess and maintain your oral health. Per the American Dental Association’s recommendation, dental cleanings & consultations...
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is a form of dentistry that specializes in improving the visual aesthetics of your smile while restoring the natural function of your teeth. Although cosmetic dentistry is similar to restorative dentistry, the main difference between the two is that...
Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns are protective caps used to restore a single decayed or damaged tooth, while dental bridges are made up of multiple dental crowns and are used to restore missing teeth. In most cases, a dental crown is adhered over an existing tooth, but in some cases,...
General Dentistry
General dentistry is the practice of preventing, identifying, diagnosing, and treating disorders that affect the oral cavity and surrounding structures. General dentists hold either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree and have...
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a popular procedure used to brighten teeth by removing old stains. In as little as one dental appointment, teeth whitening procedures can whiten teeth as much as 5-10 shades. This is because the whitening agents used by your Hemet cosmetic dentist...
Veneers and Laminates
Dental veneers, also sometimes referred to as laminates, are thin tooth-shaped shells that are adhered to the front outer surface of visible teeth. They can be fabricated from both composite resin and porcelain, however porcelain veneers are more popular due to their...
TMJ Treatment
TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint, which is the bone structure, muscles and connective tissues that surround the jaw and control chewing. When patients experience disorders of this joint, they are said to have a temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD....
Sports Mouth Guard
Dental mouth guards have long been used to protect the teeth, gums and supporting tissues from damage, injury and trauma. There are two types of sports mouth guards – over the counter and custom. While OTC guards are helpful for occasional use, many dental patients...
Dental Technology
Medical technology has been advancing at a breakneck pace for the past several decades, and dentistry hasn’t been left behind. Dental professionals are constantly looking for the newest forms of treatments and technology that will aid in providing their patients with...
Electric Brush vs. Manual Brushes
Preventative dentistry is about more than just visiting your dentist twice yearly for an exam and thorough cleaning. In fact, the majority of your preventative care is done at-home as a part of your normal hygienic routine. Many residents use manual toothbrushes to...
How to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is an important part of an oral hygiene routine, but research suggests that fewer than half of Americans do so daily. Flossing is simple and only takes an extra couple of minutes per day. Developing a healthy habit of flossing can prevent tooth decay and gum...
Fluoride and Decay Prevention
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that has been shown to help strengthen teeth in children and also prevent decay in people of all ages. Topical fluoride, in particular is helpful for promoting oral health. The American Dental Association has publicly endorsed...
Dentistry Post-Op Questions
If you are undergoing a dental procedure or operation, you will be given a set of post-operative instructions to abide by in the hours, days, and weeks after your treatment. Following these instructions is essential to preventing infections in surgical sites,...
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are clear coatings applied to the surfaces of a child’s molars to prevent the development of tooth decay. They work by preventing food and plaque from resting in the grooves and crevices of molars – an area especially susceptible to cavities....
Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays are a more streamlined way of taking dental radiographs. Like traditional x-rays, digital versions provide an in-depth view of the structures of the mouth, helping dentists detect complications and develop effective modes of treatment. Digital x-rays...
BruxZir Crown
Dental Crowns are used to strengthen teeth that have been weakened by damage, cavities, or fractures. They help improve your tooth’s structure and make your mouth more aesthetically appealing. Crowns can be made from a variety of materials. Gold and various alloys are...
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding, also known as composite bonding or cosmetic bonding, is a minimally-invasive cosmetic dental procedure used to improve the appearance of teeth. However, in place of costly cosmetic restorations, tooth-colored resin is simply bonded to the external...
Inlays and Onlays
Inlays and onlays are indirect dental fillings that are larger than a normal filling. Normal fillings are considered to be direct restorations because they can be entirely completed within the mouth in a single dental appointment. Indirect restorations, however,...
Dental Implants
Dental implants are surgical-grade root devices that support permanent tooth prosthetics that are manufactured to last a lifetime. These artificial roots are anchored in the bone beneath the gums where they become fused into the jaw. A crown is mounted atop the...
Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays are a more streamlined way of taking dental radiographs. Like traditional x-rays, digital versions provide an in-depth view of the structures of the mouth, helping dentists detect complications and develop effective modes of treatment. Digital x-rays...
Removable Dentures
Dentures are removable tooth prosthetics designed to look and function like natural teeth. For thousands of years, some form of denture has been used to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth, although today’s dentures are much more advanced and easier to care for....
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are clear coatings applied to the surfaces of a child’s molars to prevent the development of tooth decay. They work by preventing food and plaque from resting in the grooves and crevices of molars – an area especially susceptible to cavities. According...
Bite Guards
A bite guard is a dental appliance custom-fit to a patient’s teeth. Bite guards serve varying purposes and are often recommended for use in patients of all ages. It is important that bite guards be professionally fit, rather than purchased over the counter, as this...
Dentistry Post-Op Questions
If you are undergoing a dental procedure or operation, you will be given a set of post-operative instructions to abide by in the hours, days, and weeks after your treatment. Following these instructions is essential to preventing infections in surgical sites,...
Partial Dentures
Like a bridge, partial dentures rest on surrounding teeth to fill in the gaps where one or more teeth are missing. But unlike a bridge, partial dentures are fully removable by the wearer. Partials are affordable alternatives to other types of dental prosthetics and...
Fluoride and Decay Prevention
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that has been shown to help strengthen teeth in children and also prevent decay in people of all ages. Topical fluoride, in particular is helpful for promoting oral health. The American Dental Association has publicly endorsed...
PFM Restorations
Porcelain fused to metal, or PFM restorations have been a standard in restorative dentistry for more than three decades. During that time, dentists around the world have adopted PFM crowns and bridges due to the versatility for use, as well as their ability to be...
Electric Brush vs. Manual Brushes
Preventative dentistry is about more than just visiting your dentist twice yearly for an exam and thorough cleaning. In fact, the majority of your preventative care is done at-home as a part of your normal hygienic routine. Many residents use manual toothbrushes to...
Provisional Restorations
Provisional restorations are often used during complex restorative dental procedures to serve as temporary prosthetic replacements while patients wait for a permanent restoration. Provisional restorations offer patients to try-out the look and feel of the final...
How to Brush Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth is probably a standard part of your daily routine, but chances are you aren’t following the American Dental Association’s guidelines for cleaning your teeth properly. The ADA currently recommends that you brush your teeth at minimum of two times...
Dental X-Rays
For years, dental x-rays have been used to diagnose oral health complications and detect decaying or damaged teeth. X-rays provide a unique view of the mouth that isn’t possible with a visual exam alone. When x-rays are taken, the teeth and bones absorb the majority...
Bad Breath
Having bad breath can be an embarrassing problem – especially if you are regularly face to face with other people. Known professionally as halitosis, bad breath plagues many people every day. Most cases of bad breath can be remedied by efficiently brushing the teeth....
Tooth Extractions
While your dentist’s main goal is preserve all the teeth in your mouth, there are certain cases where this may not be possible. In these cases, an extraction is usually recommended to remove the problematic tooth and prevent your oral health from declining. Dental...
Dentures
Dentures are a common type of dental prosthetic used to replace missing teeth. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth in the mouth have been lost or removed due to decay, damage, or gum disease. Partial dentures, also known as overdentures, are used when there...
How to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is an important part of an oral hygiene routine, but research suggests that fewer than half of Americans do so daily. Flossing is simple and only takes an extra couple of minutes per day. Developing a healthy habit of flossing can prevent tooth decay and gum...
Composite Tooth-Colored Fillings
Composite fillings are used to fill in small or medium cavities left by dental decay. They are considered a direct restoration and are entirely fabricated in the mouth during a single dental appointment. This type of filling uses a dental material called composite...
Dental Health and Your Diet
Your body works hard to convert the foods you eat into energy. You may not think twice about what you are eating – especially when it comes to grabbing an afternoon snack or sipping on a vanilla latte on your commute. But the food you put in your mouth affects more...
Root Canals
Root canal treatment is a restorative procedure used to treat a pulp infection. Pulp infections occur when bacteria is able to permeate through the enamel and dentin to reach the innermost layer of the tooth. During a root canal, decayed and infected tissue is removed...
Restorative Procedures
Restorative dentistry is the study, diagnosis and integrated management of diseases of the teeth and their supporting structures and the rehabilitation of the dentition to functional and aesthetic requirements of the individual.
Birth Control and Oral Health: What to Know
Receiving your prescription for oral contraceptives is a moment that brings with it a sense of security that you have your family planning options firmly in hand. Even if you're receiving them to manage a medical condition, your first prescription typically comes with...
Causes of Bad Breath
When you are having a conversation with someone, bad breath is something that is almost impossible to ignore. Even the best of conversations can quickly be tainted by the sour smell of one’s bad breath. Yet, bad breath is highly common and the American Dental...
4 Ways to Improve Your Gum Health
Did you know that your dentist is not only concerned about the health of your teeth, but the health of your gums as well? Your gums play an important role in your oral health and can even affect the health of your teeth. In fact, your gums are susceptible to something...
Common Flossing Mistakes
Did you know that the way you floss can affect your oral health? In fact, there are a few common mistakes that dentists often notice their patients making when it comes to flossing. Unfortunately, these flossing mistakes can take away the effectiveness of your...
The Most Common Toothbrushing Mistakes
You are probably aware of the fact that brushing your teeth twice a day is an essential part of maintaining your oral health. However, you may not be aware of the fact that HOW you brush your teeth can also affect your oral health. In fact, there are some common...
Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays are a more streamlined way of taking dental radiographs. Like traditional x-rays, digital versions provide an in-depth view of the structures of the mouth, helping dentists detect complications and develop effective modes of treatment. Digital x-rays...
Dental X-Rays
For years, dental x-rays have been used to diagnose oral health complications and detect decaying or damaged teeth. X-rays provide a unique view of the mouth that isn’t possible with a visual exam alone. When x-rays are taken, the teeth and bones absorb the majority...
Dentistry Post-Op Questions
If you are undergoing a dental procedure or operation, you will be given a set of post-operative instructions to abide by in the hours, days, and weeks after your treatment. Following these instructions is essential to preventing infections in surgical sites,...
Fluoride and Decay Prevention
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that has been shown to help strengthen teeth in children and also prevent decay in people of all ages. Topical fluoride, in particular is helpful for promoting oral health. The American Dental Association has publicly endorsed...
Electric Brush vs. Manual Brushes
Preventative dentistry is about more than just visiting your dentist twice yearly for an exam and thorough cleaning. In fact, the majority of your preventative care is done at-home as a part of your normal hygienic routine. Many residents use manual toothbrushes to...
How to Brush Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth is probably a standard part of your daily routine, but chances are you aren’t following the American Dental Association’s guidelines for cleaning your teeth properly. The ADA currently recommends that you brush your teeth at minimum of two times...
Bad Breath
Having bad breath can be an embarrassing problem – especially if you are regularly face to face with other people. Known professionally as halitosis, bad breath plagues many people every day. Most cases of bad breath can be remedied by efficiently brushing the teeth....
How to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is an important part of an oral hygiene routine, but research suggests that fewer than half of Americans do so daily. Flossing is simple and only takes an extra couple of minutes per day. Developing a healthy habit of flossing can prevent tooth decay and gum...
Dental Health and Your Diet
Your body works hard to convert the foods you eat into energy. You may not think twice about what you are eating – especially when it comes to grabbing an afternoon snack or sipping on a vanilla latte on your commute. But the food you put in your mouth affects more...
Preventive Procedures
We understand the importance of maintenance and overall health of your smile. Our office provides the best in hygiene and oral health care to patients.
Smiles For Freedom – Free Dental Services for Veterans
Free Dental Services for Veterans - September 12, 2025Dental Wellness event for Veterans in Hemet California - September 12th 2025 Formica Family Dental loves our veterans and is proud to be able to give back to the military service community. This FREE Dental...
Free Oral Cancer Screening – April 25, 2025
Oral Cancer Screening - April 25, 2025Oral Cancer Screening event in Hemet California - April 25th 2025 See how Formica Family Dental can help you diagnose and proactively prevent oral cancer with this program. This FREE Oral Cancer screening can help you understand...
Fall in Love with your Smile – Tooth Whitening in Hemet Promotion
Grand Opening of your Hemet Dentist – New Office
Welcome to our New Dental Office in Hemet! We'd love to introduce you to our new space, and give you a chance to enjoy yourself at our grand opening event! Current and prospective patients should RSVP to Aja by October 31, 2024 - details below - or see the mailed...
How Does Dental Insurance Work?
For dentists and patients, dental insurance contains an array of complicated policies and features that can be a real struggle to understand. Dental plans can vary from individual, and because of these variances, dentists have to work with both the insurance company...
Birth Control and Oral Health: What to Know
Receiving your prescription for oral contraceptives is a moment that brings with it a sense of security that you have your family planning options firmly in hand. Even if you're receiving them to manage a medical condition, your first prescription typically comes with...
Causes of Bad Breath
When you are having a conversation with someone, bad breath is something that is almost impossible to ignore. Even the best of conversations can quickly be tainted by the sour smell of one’s bad breath. Yet, bad breath is highly common and the American Dental...
4 Ways to Improve Your Gum Health
Did you know that your dentist is not only concerned about the health of your teeth, but the health of your gums as well? Your gums play an important role in your oral health and can even affect the health of your teeth. In fact, your gums are susceptible to something...
Common Flossing Mistakes
Did you know that the way you floss can affect your oral health? In fact, there are a few common mistakes that dentists often notice their patients making when it comes to flossing. Unfortunately, these flossing mistakes can take away the effectiveness of your...
The Most Common Toothbrushing Mistakes
You are probably aware of the fact that brushing your teeth twice a day is an essential part of maintaining your oral health. However, you may not be aware of the fact that HOW you brush your teeth can also affect your oral health. In fact, there are some common...
Laser Dentistry
Coming soon
For Kids
Parents: It may sound strange, but there are some people who think, “Why care for baby teeth, they are just going to fall out?” There are lots of great reasons to take care of our first teeth. For one, baby teeth act as guides that help direct our permanent teeth into...
Millennials
Special needs for millennials: Decay and tooth problems are on the rise in this age group. As this generation ages, no other has been more mindful of eating right and being healthy. So what gives? There are two things I have noticed. The first are habits...
Implants, Dentures and Partials
Why in 2020 would anyone consider something besides an implant and what are the alternatives?Today the most common questions people ask me are about dental implants*. The next questions are always about cost. There are many benefits of implants. They become a solid...
Dental Cleaning & Consultation
Dental cleanings & consultations are the foundation of general dental care. These preventative services allow your general dentist to assess and maintain your oral health. Per the American Dental Association’s recommendation, dental cleanings & consultations...
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is a form of dentistry that specializes in improving the visual aesthetics of your smile while restoring the natural function of your teeth. Although cosmetic dentistry is similar to restorative dentistry, the main difference between the two is that...
Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns are protective caps used to restore a single decayed or damaged tooth, while dental bridges are made up of multiple dental crowns and are used to restore missing teeth. In most cases, a dental crown is adhered over an existing tooth, but in some cases,...
General Dentistry
General dentistry is the practice of preventing, identifying, diagnosing, and treating disorders that affect the oral cavity and surrounding structures. General dentists hold either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree and have...
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a popular procedure used to brighten teeth by removing old stains. In as little as one dental appointment, teeth whitening procedures can whiten teeth as much as 5-10 shades. This is because the whitening agents used by your Hemet cosmetic dentist...
Veneers and Laminates
Dental veneers, also sometimes referred to as laminates, are thin tooth-shaped shells that are adhered to the front outer surface of visible teeth. They can be fabricated from both composite resin and porcelain, however porcelain veneers are more popular due to their...
TMJ Treatment
TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint, which is the bone structure, muscles and connective tissues that surround the jaw and control chewing. When patients experience disorders of this joint, they are said to have a temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD....
Sports Mouth Guard
Dental mouth guards have long been used to protect the teeth, gums and supporting tissues from damage, injury and trauma. There are two types of sports mouth guards – over the counter and custom. While OTC guards are helpful for occasional use, many dental patients...
Dental Technology
Medical technology has been advancing at a breakneck pace for the past several decades, and dentistry hasn’t been left behind. Dental professionals are constantly looking for the newest forms of treatments and technology that will aid in providing their patients with...
Electric Brush vs. Manual Brushes
Preventative dentistry is about more than just visiting your dentist twice yearly for an exam and thorough cleaning. In fact, the majority of your preventative care is done at-home as a part of your normal hygienic routine. Many residents use manual toothbrushes to...
How to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is an important part of an oral hygiene routine, but research suggests that fewer than half of Americans do so daily. Flossing is simple and only takes an extra couple of minutes per day. Developing a healthy habit of flossing can prevent tooth decay and gum...
Fluoride and Decay Prevention
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that has been shown to help strengthen teeth in children and also prevent decay in people of all ages. Topical fluoride, in particular is helpful for promoting oral health. The American Dental Association has publicly endorsed...
Dentistry Post-Op Questions
If you are undergoing a dental procedure or operation, you will be given a set of post-operative instructions to abide by in the hours, days, and weeks after your treatment. Following these instructions is essential to preventing infections in surgical sites,...
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are clear coatings applied to the surfaces of a child’s molars to prevent the development of tooth decay. They work by preventing food and plaque from resting in the grooves and crevices of molars – an area especially susceptible to cavities....
Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays are a more streamlined way of taking dental radiographs. Like traditional x-rays, digital versions provide an in-depth view of the structures of the mouth, helping dentists detect complications and develop effective modes of treatment. Digital x-rays...
BruxZir Crown
Dental Crowns are used to strengthen teeth that have been weakened by damage, cavities, or fractures. They help improve your tooth’s structure and make your mouth more aesthetically appealing. Crowns can be made from a variety of materials. Gold and various alloys are...
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding, also known as composite bonding or cosmetic bonding, is a minimally-invasive cosmetic dental procedure used to improve the appearance of teeth. However, in place of costly cosmetic restorations, tooth-colored resin is simply bonded to the external...
An Awesome Dummy Article
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not...
Inlays and Onlays
Inlays and onlays are indirect dental fillings that are larger than a normal filling. Normal fillings are considered to be direct restorations because they can be entirely completed within the mouth in a single dental appointment. Indirect restorations, however,...
Root Canals
Root canal treatment is a restorative procedure used to treat a pulp infection. Pulp infections occur when bacteria is able to permeate through the enamel and dentin to reach the innermost layer of the tooth. During a root canal, decayed and infected tissue is removed...
Tooth Extractions
While your dentist’s main goal is preserve all the teeth in your mouth, there are certain cases where this may not be possible. In these cases, an extraction is usually recommended to remove the problematic tooth and prevent your oral health from declining. Dental...
Dental X-Rays
For years, dental x-rays have been used to diagnose oral health complications and detect decaying or damaged teeth. X-rays provide a unique view of the mouth that isn’t possible with a visual exam alone. When x-rays are taken, the teeth and bones absorb the majority...
Provisional Restorations
Provisional restorations are often used during complex restorative dental procedures to serve as temporary prosthetic replacements while patients wait for a permanent restoration. Provisional restorations offer patients to try-out the look and feel of the final...
PFM Restorations
Porcelain fused to metal, or PFM restorations have been a standard in restorative dentistry for more than three decades. During that time, dentists around the world have adopted PFM crowns and bridges due to the versatility for use, as well as their ability to be...
Partial Dentures
Like a bridge, partial dentures rest on surrounding teeth to fill in the gaps where one or more teeth are missing. But unlike a bridge, partial dentures are fully removable by the wearer. Partials are affordable alternatives to other types of dental prosthetics and...
Bite Guards
A bite guard is a dental appliance custom-fit to a patient’s teeth. Bite guards serve varying purposes and are often recommended for use in patients of all ages. It is important that bite guards be professionally fit, rather than purchased over the counter, as this...
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are clear coatings applied to the surfaces of a child’s molars to prevent the development of tooth decay. They work by preventing food and plaque from resting in the grooves and crevices of molars – an area especially susceptible to cavities. According...
Dental Implants
Dental implants are surgical-grade root devices that support permanent tooth prosthetics that are manufactured to last a lifetime. These artificial roots are anchored in the bone beneath the gums where they become fused into the jaw. A crown is mounted atop the...
Removable Dentures
Dentures are removable tooth prosthetics designed to look and function like natural teeth. For thousands of years, some form of denture has been used to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth, although today’s dentures are much more advanced and easier to care for....
Dental Health and Your Diet
Your body works hard to convert the foods you eat into energy. You may not think twice about what you are eating – especially when it comes to grabbing an afternoon snack or sipping on a vanilla latte on your commute. But the food you put in your mouth affects more...
Composite Tooth-Colored Fillings
Composite fillings are used to fill in small or medium cavities left by dental decay. They are considered a direct restoration and are entirely fabricated in the mouth during a single dental appointment. This type of filling uses a dental material called composite...
How to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is an important part of an oral hygiene routine, but research suggests that fewer than half of Americans do so daily. Flossing is simple and only takes an extra couple of minutes per day. Developing a healthy habit of flossing can prevent tooth decay and gum...
Dentures
Dentures are a common type of dental prosthetic used to replace missing teeth. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth in the mouth have been lost or removed due to decay, damage, or gum disease. Partial dentures, also known as overdentures, are used when there...
Bad Breath
Having bad breath can be an embarrassing problem – especially if you are regularly face to face with other people. Known professionally as halitosis, bad breath plagues many people every day. Most cases of bad breath can be remedied by efficiently brushing the teeth....
How to Brush Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth is probably a standard part of your daily routine, but chances are you aren’t following the American Dental Association’s guidelines for cleaning your teeth properly. The ADA currently recommends that you brush your teeth at minimum of two times...
Electric Brush vs. Manual Brushes
Preventative dentistry is about more than just visiting your dentist twice yearly for an exam and thorough cleaning. In fact, the majority of your preventative care is done at-home as a part of your normal hygienic routine. Many residents use manual toothbrushes to...
Fluoride and Decay Prevention
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that has been shown to help strengthen teeth in children and also prevent decay in people of all ages. Topical fluoride, in particular is helpful for promoting oral health. The American Dental Association has publicly endorsed...
Dentistry Post-Op Questions
If you are undergoing a dental procedure or operation, you will be given a set of post-operative instructions to abide by in the hours, days, and weeks after your treatment. Following these instructions is essential to preventing infections in surgical sites,...
Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays are a more streamlined way of taking dental radiographs. Like traditional x-rays, digital versions provide an in-depth view of the structures of the mouth, helping dentists detect complications and develop effective modes of treatment. Digital x-rays...
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Smiles For Freedom – Free Dental Services for Veterans
Free Dental Services for Veterans - September 12, 2025Dental Wellness event for Veterans in Hemet California - September 12th 2025 Formica Family Dental loves our veterans and is proud to be able to give back to the military service community. This FREE Dental...
Free Oral Cancer Screening – April 25, 2025
Oral Cancer Screening - April 25, 2025Oral Cancer Screening event in Hemet California - April 25th 2025 See how Formica Family Dental can help you diagnose and proactively prevent oral cancer with this program. This FREE Oral Cancer screening can help you understand...
Fall in Love with your Smile – Tooth Whitening in Hemet Promotion
Grand Opening of your Hemet Dentist – New Office
Welcome to our New Dental Office in Hemet! We'd love to introduce you to our new space, and give you a chance to enjoy yourself at our grand opening event! Current and prospective patients should RSVP to Aja by October 31, 2024 - details below - or see the mailed...
How Does Dental Insurance Work?
For dentists and patients, dental insurance contains an array of complicated policies and features that can be a real struggle to understand. Dental plans can vary from individual, and because of these variances, dentists have to work with both the insurance company...
Birth Control and Oral Health: What to Know
Receiving your prescription for oral contraceptives is a moment that brings with it a sense of security that you have your family planning options firmly in hand. Even if you're receiving them to manage a medical condition, your first prescription typically comes with...
Causes of Bad Breath
When you are having a conversation with someone, bad breath is something that is almost impossible to ignore. Even the best of conversations can quickly be tainted by the sour smell of one’s bad breath. Yet, bad breath is highly common and the American Dental...
4 Ways to Improve Your Gum Health
Did you know that your dentist is not only concerned about the health of your teeth, but the health of your gums as well? Your gums play an important role in your oral health and can even affect the health of your teeth. In fact, your gums are susceptible to something...
Common Flossing Mistakes
Did you know that the way you floss can affect your oral health? In fact, there are a few common mistakes that dentists often notice their patients making when it comes to flossing. Unfortunately, these flossing mistakes can take away the effectiveness of your...
The Most Common Toothbrushing Mistakes
You are probably aware of the fact that brushing your teeth twice a day is an essential part of maintaining your oral health. However, you may not be aware of the fact that HOW you brush your teeth can also affect your oral health. In fact, there are some common...
Laser Dentistry
Coming soon
For Kids
Parents: It may sound strange, but there are some people who think, “Why care for baby teeth, they are just going to fall out?” There are lots of great reasons to take care of our first teeth. For one, baby teeth act as guides that help direct our permanent teeth into...
Millennials
Special needs for millennials: Decay and tooth problems are on the rise in this age group. As this generation ages, no other has been more mindful of eating right and being healthy. So what gives? There are two things I have noticed. The first are habits...
Implants, Dentures and Partials
Why in 2020 would anyone consider something besides an implant and what are the alternatives?Today the most common questions people ask me are about dental implants*. The next questions are always about cost. There are many benefits of implants. They become a solid...
Dental Cleaning & Consultation
Dental cleanings & consultations are the foundation of general dental care. These preventative services allow your general dentist to assess and maintain your oral health. Per the American Dental Association’s recommendation, dental cleanings & consultations...
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is a form of dentistry that specializes in improving the visual aesthetics of your smile while restoring the natural function of your teeth. Although cosmetic dentistry is similar to restorative dentistry, the main difference between the two is that...
Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns are protective caps used to restore a single decayed or damaged tooth, while dental bridges are made up of multiple dental crowns and are used to restore missing teeth. In most cases, a dental crown is adhered over an existing tooth, but in some cases,...
General Dentistry
General dentistry is the practice of preventing, identifying, diagnosing, and treating disorders that affect the oral cavity and surrounding structures. General dentists hold either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree and have...
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a popular procedure used to brighten teeth by removing old stains. In as little as one dental appointment, teeth whitening procedures can whiten teeth as much as 5-10 shades. This is because the whitening agents used by your Hemet cosmetic dentist...
Veneers and Laminates
Dental veneers, also sometimes referred to as laminates, are thin tooth-shaped shells that are adhered to the front outer surface of visible teeth. They can be fabricated from both composite resin and porcelain, however porcelain veneers are more popular due to their...
TMJ Treatment
TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint, which is the bone structure, muscles and connective tissues that surround the jaw and control chewing. When patients experience disorders of this joint, they are said to have a temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD....
Sports Mouth Guard
Dental mouth guards have long been used to protect the teeth, gums and supporting tissues from damage, injury and trauma. There are two types of sports mouth guards – over the counter and custom. While OTC guards are helpful for occasional use, many dental patients...
Dental Technology
Medical technology has been advancing at a breakneck pace for the past several decades, and dentistry hasn’t been left behind. Dental professionals are constantly looking for the newest forms of treatments and technology that will aid in providing their patients with...
Electric Brush vs. Manual Brushes
Preventative dentistry is about more than just visiting your dentist twice yearly for an exam and thorough cleaning. In fact, the majority of your preventative care is done at-home as a part of your normal hygienic routine. Many residents use manual toothbrushes to...
How to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is an important part of an oral hygiene routine, but research suggests that fewer than half of Americans do so daily. Flossing is simple and only takes an extra couple of minutes per day. Developing a healthy habit of flossing can prevent tooth decay and gum...
Fluoride and Decay Prevention
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that has been shown to help strengthen teeth in children and also prevent decay in people of all ages. Topical fluoride, in particular is helpful for promoting oral health. The American Dental Association has publicly endorsed...
Dentistry Post-Op Questions
If you are undergoing a dental procedure or operation, you will be given a set of post-operative instructions to abide by in the hours, days, and weeks after your treatment. Following these instructions is essential to preventing infections in surgical sites,...
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are clear coatings applied to the surfaces of a child’s molars to prevent the development of tooth decay. They work by preventing food and plaque from resting in the grooves and crevices of molars – an area especially susceptible to cavities....
Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays are a more streamlined way of taking dental radiographs. Like traditional x-rays, digital versions provide an in-depth view of the structures of the mouth, helping dentists detect complications and develop effective modes of treatment. Digital x-rays...
BruxZir Crown
Dental Crowns are used to strengthen teeth that have been weakened by damage, cavities, or fractures. They help improve your tooth’s structure and make your mouth more aesthetically appealing. Crowns can be made from a variety of materials. Gold and various alloys are...
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding, also known as composite bonding or cosmetic bonding, is a minimally-invasive cosmetic dental procedure used to improve the appearance of teeth. However, in place of costly cosmetic restorations, tooth-colored resin is simply bonded to the external...
An Awesome Dummy Article
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not...
Inlays and Onlays
Inlays and onlays are indirect dental fillings that are larger than a normal filling. Normal fillings are considered to be direct restorations because they can be entirely completed within the mouth in a single dental appointment. Indirect restorations, however,...
Root Canals
Root canal treatment is a restorative procedure used to treat a pulp infection. Pulp infections occur when bacteria is able to permeate through the enamel and dentin to reach the innermost layer of the tooth. During a root canal, decayed and infected tissue is removed...
Tooth Extractions
While your dentist’s main goal is preserve all the teeth in your mouth, there are certain cases where this may not be possible. In these cases, an extraction is usually recommended to remove the problematic tooth and prevent your oral health from declining. Dental...
Dental X-Rays
For years, dental x-rays have been used to diagnose oral health complications and detect decaying or damaged teeth. X-rays provide a unique view of the mouth that isn’t possible with a visual exam alone. When x-rays are taken, the teeth and bones absorb the majority...
Provisional Restorations
Provisional restorations are often used during complex restorative dental procedures to serve as temporary prosthetic replacements while patients wait for a permanent restoration. Provisional restorations offer patients to try-out the look and feel of the final...
PFM Restorations
Porcelain fused to metal, or PFM restorations have been a standard in restorative dentistry for more than three decades. During that time, dentists around the world have adopted PFM crowns and bridges due to the versatility for use, as well as their ability to be...
Partial Dentures
Like a bridge, partial dentures rest on surrounding teeth to fill in the gaps where one or more teeth are missing. But unlike a bridge, partial dentures are fully removable by the wearer. Partials are affordable alternatives to other types of dental prosthetics and...
Bite Guards
A bite guard is a dental appliance custom-fit to a patient’s teeth. Bite guards serve varying purposes and are often recommended for use in patients of all ages. It is important that bite guards be professionally fit, rather than purchased over the counter, as this...
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are clear coatings applied to the surfaces of a child’s molars to prevent the development of tooth decay. They work by preventing food and plaque from resting in the grooves and crevices of molars – an area especially susceptible to cavities. According...
Dental Implants
Dental implants are surgical-grade root devices that support permanent tooth prosthetics that are manufactured to last a lifetime. These artificial roots are anchored in the bone beneath the gums where they become fused into the jaw. A crown is mounted atop the...
Removable Dentures
Dentures are removable tooth prosthetics designed to look and function like natural teeth. For thousands of years, some form of denture has been used to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth, although today’s dentures are much more advanced and easier to care for....
Dental Health and Your Diet
Your body works hard to convert the foods you eat into energy. You may not think twice about what you are eating – especially when it comes to grabbing an afternoon snack or sipping on a vanilla latte on your commute. But the food you put in your mouth affects more...
Composite Tooth-Colored Fillings
Composite fillings are used to fill in small or medium cavities left by dental decay. They are considered a direct restoration and are entirely fabricated in the mouth during a single dental appointment. This type of filling uses a dental material called composite...
How to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is an important part of an oral hygiene routine, but research suggests that fewer than half of Americans do so daily. Flossing is simple and only takes an extra couple of minutes per day. Developing a healthy habit of flossing can prevent tooth decay and gum...
Dentures
Dentures are a common type of dental prosthetic used to replace missing teeth. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth in the mouth have been lost or removed due to decay, damage, or gum disease. Partial dentures, also known as overdentures, are used when there...
Bad Breath
Having bad breath can be an embarrassing problem – especially if you are regularly face to face with other people. Known professionally as halitosis, bad breath plagues many people every day. Most cases of bad breath can be remedied by efficiently brushing the teeth....
How to Brush Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth is probably a standard part of your daily routine, but chances are you aren’t following the American Dental Association’s guidelines for cleaning your teeth properly. The ADA currently recommends that you brush your teeth at minimum of two times...
Electric Brush vs. Manual Brushes
Preventative dentistry is about more than just visiting your dentist twice yearly for an exam and thorough cleaning. In fact, the majority of your preventative care is done at-home as a part of your normal hygienic routine. Many residents use manual toothbrushes to...
Fluoride and Decay Prevention
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that has been shown to help strengthen teeth in children and also prevent decay in people of all ages. Topical fluoride, in particular is helpful for promoting oral health. The American Dental Association has publicly endorsed...
Dentistry Post-Op Questions
If you are undergoing a dental procedure or operation, you will be given a set of post-operative instructions to abide by in the hours, days, and weeks after your treatment. Following these instructions is essential to preventing infections in surgical sites,...
Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays are a more streamlined way of taking dental radiographs. Like traditional x-rays, digital versions provide an in-depth view of the structures of the mouth, helping dentists detect complications and develop effective modes of treatment. Digital x-rays...