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...
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 of...
We all understand the importance of brushing our teeth at least twice a day, but is brushing enough? At Prescott Dentistry, we encourage our patients to brush every morning and night, but that’s just a baseline standard for your daily dental hygiene routine. Here are...
Because we use our mouths every day for eating, drinking, smiling, and talking, it’s important to take care of them. Taking good care of your oral health starts with a top-notch daily oral hygiene routine, which includes regular flossing. At Prescott Dentistry, we’re committed to...
Cavities—for most of us, they seem pretty unavoidable. No matter how often we brush and floss, or how well we treat our teeth, they still have a way of showing up in our mouths unexpectedly. If you find yourself wondering why you still get cavities...
Do you dream of a world without fillings and root canals and tooth extractions? Do you want to go to the dentist and receive a clean bill of health, every time? By preventing the tooth decay that leads to cavities, you can have a much...
Does the thought of digging into a bowl of ice cream make you cringe? If you are like one of the many people in the U.S. who suffer from sensitive teeth, it might. A new survey published in the Journal of the American Dental Association...
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...