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Anxiety can lead to teeth grinding, dry mouth, and stress eating. If you have anxiety about dental care, we help you feel more comfortable.

04 Jun How Anxiety Affects Your Dental Health

Posted at 09:42h in Dental Fear by Prescott Dentistry

You probably already know that anxiety is hard on your body. The tight shoulders, the sleepless nights, the upset stomach. Anxiety can also affect your dental health by causing problems like teeth grinding, acid reflux, and dry mouth. Severe anxiety might even make you neglect...

Do you have dry mouth, chapped lips, bad breath, headaches, fatigue, or tooth sensitivity? These are signs that you don’t drink enough water.

01 Jun Ten Signs You Don’t Drink Enough Water

Posted at 09:37h in Health by Prescott Dentistry

Do you know how much water you drink in a day? Can you remember when you last took a sip from your water bottle? Does your mouth feel dry right now? Most people walk around mildly dehydrated every single day and have no idea. In fact,...

Holistic dentistry for kids means safer materials like fluoride alternatives, biomimetic fillings, and a whole-body approach to dental care.

27 May Holistic Dentistry for Kids: What Makes Our Practice Different

Posted at 09:45h in Holistic Dentistry, Kids by Prescott Dentistry

When it comes to pediatric dental care, most dentists are the same. They push the fluoride. They say that silver fillings are fine, because the teeth will fall out in a few years anyway. But a lot of parents have legitimate concerns about the safety...

Biomimetic dentistry uses dental material that is compatible with your body’s natural biology. We offer compatibility testing for allergies.

25 May What Is Biomimetic Dentistry? Using Materials That Work Better with Your Body

Posted at 13:52h in Biomimetic Dentistry by Prescott Dentistry

Conventional dental materials like metal crowns and amalgam fillings are strong, but they are not invincible. They expand and contract with temperature changes, and over this time puts unnecessary stress on the surrounding tooth structure. Biomimetic dentistry uses materials that mimic your body’s natural tissues. That...

Put on some music, bake something from scratch, or revisit a hobby you loved as a kid. It makes you smile, and smiling is good for your health

22 May Five More Ways to Make Yourself Smile

Posted at 10:45h in Holistic Dentistry by Prescott Dentistry

Here's something worth knowing: smiling is genuinely good for you. Not just in a feel-good way, but physically. It can lower your heart rate, ease pain, and shift how your brain processes everything around you. We already put together a list of ways to give yourself...

Dental implants last longer, but require surgery. Bridges are less costly, but two otherwise healthy teeth will have to get crowns. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons.

19 May Is It Better to Get a Dental Implant or a Bridge?

Posted at 09:25h in Dental Implants, Dental Procedures by Prescott Dentistry

If you need to replace a missing tooth, you have two options: a dental implant or a bridge. Each one has its own advantages and drawbacks, depending on the person who needs a tooth replacement. For instance, a dental implant will last a lifetime, instead of...

Life hacks like using an electric toothbrush, drinking through a straw, and chewing sugar-free gum can an impact on your dental health.

14 May 5 “Life Hacks” for Better Dental Health

Posted at 09:48h in Dental Health by Prescott Dentistry

Most of us know the basics: brush twice a day, don’t forget to floss, and see your dentist regularly. But even these simple habits can be difficult to stick to. We know that’s true, because at least 1 in 4 adults has untreated tooth decay....

Morning breath comes from reduced overnight saliva flow and bacterial activity, but there are ways to reduce this embarrassing dental issue.

08 May What Causes Morning Breath?

Posted at 09:26h in Dental Health, Health by Prescott Dentistry

You roll over in the morning, your partner gives you that look, and you already know. Morning breath. We’ve all been there, and honestly, it is one of the most universal human experiences on the planet. Morning breath is bound to happen once in a while,...

Bruxism is a side effect of prescription drugs. If you take medications for ADHD, depression, or blood pressure, you may grind your teeth.

06 May 6 Medications That Cause Bruxism as a Side Effect

Posted at 09:05h in Health by Prescott Dentistry

Are you waking up with a sore jaw, tension headaches, or sensitive teeth? Your first instinct might be to blame stress. But what if the culprit is actually sitting in your medicine cabinet? A surprising number of commonly prescribed drugs are known to cause bruxism...

Can a tooth be saved without a crown? The answer is almost always yes. Learn more about when crowns are necessary.

01 Apr Why We Always Try to Save a Tooth Before Recommending a Crown

Posted at 14:16h in Biomimetic Dentistry, Dental Health, Dental Procedures, Restorative Dentistry by Prescott Dentistry

At Prescott Dentistry, we believe placing a crown should be a last resort, not the first option. Placing a crown usually means removing the majority of the tooth structure, not just the damaged portion. In fact, placing a crown doesn’t always mean protecting a tooth. Removing...

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