Many of us, myself included, have suffered from a bit of dental fear or anxiety. Whether you have sensitive teeth, had a bad childhood experience, or just a general mistrust of people in white lab coats, you may find yourself a little uneasy about your...
In a previous blog post, we defined biomimetic dentistry. If you have a minute, please go revisit that article. To recap, biomimetic dentistry encapsulates the phrase "less is more" or as the Academy of biomimetic dentistry phrased it "There is no dentistry like no dentistry." If...
Many people know about using probiotics for digestive health. But what you may not know, is that they are good for oral health, too! There are several benefits of oral probiotics that our staff at Prescott Dentistry wants you to know about. The mouth normally contains...
Gum disease can be very serious if left untreated. It can lead to loss of teeth, bone damage, and to even more serious systemic infections in the body. Here at Prescott Dentistry, we want to give your gums their best fighting chance to stay healthy...
Throughout our lives, most of us are told about the importance of taking care of our teeth and gums. Initially, our parents are the ones who push us to brush our teeth twice a day and floss. As we grow up, our dentists are there...
As a result of ever-changing technology, the medical and dental industries are also changing and forming new treatment options. For the dental world, 2017 was a big year, full of new dental studies and development of new treatment options. One very interesting study that came...
In order to fix a damaged or aching tooth, most dental practices offer typical treatments, such as crowns or bridges. These treatments are certainly necessary at times. However, here at Prescott Dentistry, we treat dental issues from a different frame of reference in order to...
Sealants are an important component of preventative dentistry and can help to reduce future costs of dental procedures. When it comes to molars, brushing and flossing can only get so far due to the crevices that can be hard to reach. Bacteria can settle in...
No one enjoys smiling at someone knowing there are stains, discoloration or darkening of your teeth. We all want a bright white smile to greet those around us. Prescott Dentistry can help with all your cosmetic dental services, including whitening that brilliant smile of yours....
When you get a twinge of pain eating cold foods, or pain when you brush, you may suffer from teeth sensitivity. This common condition occurs when the protective layer around your teeth, enamel, is broken down or when gums recede causing the dentin and nerve...