You're doing everything you can to keep your kids safe and healthy. But there's a trend happening right under many parents' noses: vaping. A lot of teenagers think it's no big deal and it's just a safer version of cigarettes, right? Wrong. While your kid...
You've finally finished your Invisalign treatment, and your smile looks amazing. No more crooked teeth; only straight pearly whites in your pictures! So why do you need to keep wearing retainers, even though your teeth look perfect? Brace yourself, because the truth is that your last...
If you don’t keep your aligners clean, they can make your teeth look yellow and give you bad breath. But even worse, dirty aligners can cause cavities. Invisalign is a big commitment. You have to wear your aligners for 22 hours every day, keep them in...
Spring in Northern Arizona is picture-perfect, like a postcard. The temperatures climb just enough to make you want to be outside, the desert starts blooming, and the sun is shining. With all of this natural beauty right in our back yard, healthy living is easy in...
Your thyroid gland is small but mighty. It controls your metabolism and regulates your hormones. But when those hormone levels get out too high or low, your oral health can take a hit. And some thyroid medications can affect your oral health as well. The most...
It's no secret that pregnancy affects your entire body, including your teeth and gums. From morning sickness to shifting hormones, pregnancy affects your oral health from day one until delivery. Gingivitis, dry mouth, enamel erosion, and loose teeth are all common complaints during pregnancy. But...
You don't have to be missing your two front teeth to be embarrassed about your smile. Yellow teeth are a turn-off for both professional and personal settings. Even if you brush daily, you still might not have the pearly whites you desire. Professional whitening is...
When you think of dental health risks, cavities are probably the first thing that comes to mind. But even if you brush and floss your teeth faithfully every day, there are many other factors that can affect your oral health. For instance, climate and air...
We love living in Northern Arizona because of the gorgeous landscape, sunny skies, and low humidity. But even though an arid climate can be a breath of fresh air, it can also cause chronic dry mouth, which increases your risk of gum disease. The connection between...
It’s easy to think you need to have dental insurance in order to make an appointment, but that’s simply not the case. Anyone can go to the dentist for a cleaning—insurance is not required. However, if you don’t have insurance, you’ll probably need to pay...