Watching your infant go through the pain of teething is not easy. At Prescott Dentistry, we care about you, and we care about your family—and that includes the tiniest members of the family whose baby teeth are just developing. There are ways to soothe teething...
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...
At Prescott Dentistry, we understand you have a lot of options when it comes to choosing a dentist for you and your family. While traditional dentistry just focuses on your oral health, holistic dentistry fundamentally understands that there is an important connection between your mouth...
Probiotics have become well known recently for their contributions to a healthy gut. However, new evidence is suggesting that they contribute to dental health as well. Although the FDA has not yet endorsed the medical use of oral probiotics, many studies have shown that probiotics...
Amalgam fillings, which are silver in color, contain about 50% mercury along with other heavy metals like silver, tin, and copper. While the FDA maintains that these fillings are safe, in reality they release small amounts of mercury, which is exacerbated with chewing and with...
Have you ever wondered what we mean when we talk about dental plaque? This is an important topic because plaque and tartar buildup on your teeth can lead to gum disease and tooth decay. At Prescott Dentistry, we believe in holistic, preventative dental care. Read...
Sometimes it’s 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 that allow...
Halloween can be a dangerous time for teeth. As we all know, sugar causes cavities, but that doesn't mean you have to deny your kids the pleasure of trick-or-treat. Follow these tips to keep your kids smiling and cavity-free. Five Tips for a Cavity-Free Halloween 1: Avoid...
If you don't get rid of bacteria in your mouth, the buildup can lead to cavities, gum disease, and other dental issues. Bacteria produce harmful acids that wear down your tooth enamel and irritate your gums. The most effective ways to eliminate bacteria are to...
When it comes to fluoride, there is a lot of controversy. While the use of topical fluoride does strengthen the enamel, at Prescott Dentistry, we understand that many of you have concerns about ingesting fluoride. Water is one of the biggest sources of fluoride ingestion...