Unfortunately, cold and flu season is quickly approaching. Our staff at Prescott Dentistry wants you to stay as healthy as possible this winter. But if you do get sick, here are some tips for staying healthy during cold and flu season in Prescott! 1. Keep Your...
Halloween is quickly approaching! With all the tasty treats looming in the near future, you may be worried about the amount of sugar you and your family will be consuming. We know it’s hard to avoid candy altogether, and we want you and your kids...
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...
At Prescott Dentistry, we get it: flossing feels like a chore. But you know what’s even more bothersome than having to floss your teeth every day? Bad breath. If you’re suffering from bad breath (halitosis), you may have realized how it never seems to go...
In our last blog post we talked about the benefits of flossing. So now that you’re aware of the importance of flossing, we can discuss proper flossing technique. You might think it’s pretty self-explanatory, but if you’re flossing too aggressively you can damage your gums....
In the last few years, there has been some debate in the news about the effectiveness of flossing. However, dental experts agree that even if there isn’t a lot of strong scientific evidence, it doesn’t mean there are no benefits of flossing. As dentists, we...
Bad breath, or halitosis, can be frustrating and embarrassing. It can be caused by certain foods, poor oral hygiene, gum disease, dry mouth, tobacco, odor-causing bacteria, not cleaning dentures properly, or it may be a symptom of another health condition. At Prescott Dentistry, we want...
Believe it or not, stress can have a big impact on the overall health of your mouth. At Prescott Dentistry, we believe that the health of the body and the mouth are connected- that what’s happening in the mouth is a reflection of what’s happening...
What are the benefits of good oral hygiene? Is it REALLY that necessary to be diligent with my oral care? At Prescott Dentistry, we celebrate healthy teeth, so let’s discuss the benefits of good oral hygiene for our Prescott patients—and discover the answers to these...
The best way to get an accurate diagnosis for a physical problem is to consult a doctor, and the best way to identify the root cause of a dental issue is to see a dentist. Trying to self-diagnose by seeking counsel online through a search...