We know you do your best to prevent cavities. But do you really understand how you get them? Cavities are permanent holes that form in the teeth when bacteria eat away at the layers of your teeth. For optimal dental health, it helps to know...
In light of the recent COVID-19 guidelines issued by the ADA, we are open for emergencies only. At Prescott Dentistry, we are asking that routine appointments be rescheduled in order to protect our staff and patients. You may be wondering what qualifies as a dental...
The ADA (American Dental Association) and the AZDA (Arizona Dental Association) have issued statements asking that dental offices to stay open during this time to alleviate any extra burdens emergency dental care would put on our Emergency Rooms. What Prescott Dentistry is doing about it: Our office...
At Prescott Dentistry, we understand you have a lot of options when it comes to choosing a dentist for you and your family. While traditional dentistry just focuses on your oral health, holistic dentistry fundamentally understands that there is an important connection between your mouth...
February is American Heart Month! As many of you already know, your oral health plays a key role in your overall wellness, including your heart health. Our team at Prescott Dentistry wants to keep you and your heart as healthy as possible. And in honor...
Like our bones, enamel can’t be replaced by the body once lost. The goal is to strengthen and repair the existing enamel and fortify areas that are just beginning to erode. Of course, the best way to protect your enamel is by preventing erosion in...
Have you ever wondered about tooth enamel and why it’s so important? At Prescott Dentistry, your oral and overall health are our top priorities. That’s why in today’s post we will talk about how to prevent enamel loss so you can protect your pearly whites...
You may think that it’s okay to let your young kids’ oral hygiene slide now and then because they will eventually lose their baby teeth—this is actually a serious misconception. Developing cavities in baby teeth can have long-term effects on your child’s oral health and...
When we think of dental health, most of us probably think only about the teeth. Yet gum disease is very common—nearly half of American adults suffer from this condition. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that can progress into periodontitis, a serious condition....
In our last post, we talked about some of the ways you should be taking care of your toothbrush. One of those tips was to make sure you are replacing your toothbrush every 3-4 months. Most of us simply throw the old ones in the...