At this point, most of us know that preventative care is vitally important in preventing more serious conditions down the road, whether that's gum disease or heart disease. Everyone also knows that, if we're being totally honest, going to the dentist or doctor isn't generally...
What is Bruxism? Medical terminology can be a little tricky sometimes. Here at Prescott Dentistry we've made an effort to simplify and describe certain terms like the exciting advancements of "biomimetic dentistry" (click here for a recap on all things "biomimetic"). However, there are still some...
The staff at Prescott Dentistry utilize biomimetic approaches when repairing and restoring teeth. If you are unfamiliar with biomimetic dentistry as explained in our previous blog articles, biomimetic dentistry can be understood as using materials that resemble nature and are bio-compatible to bond teeth to...
The benefits of having a healthy smile and making a habit of smiling at yourself and others have been discussed in previous blog articles. Prescott Dentistry prides itself in helping our patients keep up with their oral hygiene to allow them to wear their smiles...
Everyone wants straight teeth, but certainly not everyone wants the discomfort and embarrassment of wearing metal braces for 6-36 months. For those of you who fit into both of the above categories, there is a solution! The staff at Prescott Dentistry now offer Invisalign in...
Have you heard of the placebo effect? This phenomenon is known my most who might answer that question as a medicine that's just "pretend". While in one respect that definition of a placebo is true, there may be more to it than just a pretend...
According to a study cited in artnet news, one of the most widespread mysteries in the world of art history finally has it's conclusion. British scientists claim to have found the answer to this age old secret smile by the close examination and study of...
School is just now getting back in session and for many families that means a whole lot of scrambling to get things done. Between arranging rides, after school activities, homework, school supplies and everything else under the sun, sometimes dental hygiene can fall by the...
Neglecting the health of your teeth and gums has been demonstrated time and time again to lead to pain, gum disease, bad breath, and tooth decay. For some people those reasons are not enough, so in a previous article titled "Poor Dental Hygiene's Disastrous Effects"...
Photo Credit: Photograph by Theodore Pietsch - National Geographic Last year we did a post about a dentist's worst nightmare: the Deep-Sea Anglerfish, or "Black Sea Devil". The first ever footage of this creature was captured shortly before that blog was posted. With a name like...