It can be easy to overlook one very important part of your oral health care routine: taking care of your tongue! Your tongue helps you speak, chew, swallow, and taste. It has 10,000 taste buds, and each taste bud has 50 to 150 taste receptors...
Diabetes is a serious disease that impacts the entire body, including your mouth. High blood sugar levels can have a significant effect on your oral health, however, this aspect of the disease is often overlooked. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at 6 ways...
Ready to learn some amazing facts and stats relating to your oral health? In celebration of the 40th anniversary of National Smile Month from the Oral Health Foundation, coming to a close this June 16th, here are some figures that will blow your mind--and not...
Dental Health Services in Prescott, AZ A recent study published by the Journal of the American Dental Association has shown a link between verbal aggression and violence in the home and the amount of cavities a family has. The effects were not limited to the children...
Dental Services in Prescott, AZ It is common knowledge that neglecting one's oral health can lead to tooth decay, pain, and gum disease. However, as detrimental these consequences may be, there are emerging studies that link much more serious illnesses with poor dental hygiene. If you...
Live down in the Phoenix area but aren’t happy with your dentistry choices? Or maybe you’re from up the hill in Flagstaff or Sedona? Maybe you visit family regularly in the Prescott area as a cool weather retreat and have some dental work that needs...
September is National Gum Care Month, and our team at Prescott Dentistry wants to make sure you are taking care of your gum health! Detecting the early signs of gum disease is the best way to prevent it from progressing into the advanced stages of...
While topical fluoride does make the enamel more acid-resistant, some of our clients have concerns about the toxicity of fluoride. As a holistic dental office in Prescott, we completely understand these concerns. And our team at Prescott Dentistry is more than happy to offer other...
Flossing is a crucial piece of oral hygiene. In fact, it is just as important as brushing because it gets into hard-to-reach spots between the teeth that even the best toothbrush can’t get to. At Prescott Dentistry, we understand that flossing is often the hardest...
We all understand the importance of brushing our teeth least twice a day, but when is the best time to brush your teeth? At Prescott Dentistry, we encourage our patients to brush before breakfast and right before bedtime for two minutes each time. Here are...