Before the school year starts, it’s a good idea to bring your kids in for a checkup. Toothaches don't check the calendar before they flare up, and the pain can get very distracting. Kids nationwide lose an estimated 34 million school hours every year to dental...
A woman in her fifties came to see us recently, describing a dull ache along her jawline. She figured it was from clenching her teeth in her sleep, or maybe even an old filling acting up. But when she described her other symptoms, we advised her...
Ozone therapy quickly kills infectious bacteria while improving blood flow and promoting healing at the same time. It’s painless, non-invasive, and safe for everyone. If you’re battling gum disease or you tend to have trouble recovering after dental procedures, ozone therapy can help. Here's how...
You do your best to eat healthy. Yogurt for breakfast. A protein bar after the gym. No candy, no soda. Just an energy drink to keep you hydrated and help you get you through the afternoon. Unfortunately, many snacks and drinks that are marketed as healthy...
Prescott sits at about 5,400 feet of elevation, which gives it something that most of Arizona doesn't have: cool mornings and clean mountain air. And with more than 300 days of sunshine a year, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside and explore. There are...
A while back, someone posted on Reddit asking whether anyone over 40 had done Invisalign and whether it was worth it. That thread filled up fast. People in their 40s, 50s, and 60s shared a lot of reasons why they decided to try it: teeth...
In the fight against gum disease, diet truly matters. Gum disease is an inflammatory condition, so if you’re eating a lot of processed foods and sugary snacks, your diet could be making that inflammation worse. In fact, making a few changes to your everyday meals can...
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 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,...
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...