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...
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...
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...
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...
Seeing a dentist for regular checkups is an important part of living a healthy life. But did you know that when you come to Prescott Dentistry for your biannual checkups, we do more than just clean your teeth? We also help keep your mouth cancer-free....
If you suffer from jaw pain, you’re not alone—especially right now. It is a stressful time for many Americans and stress is one of the leading causes of jaw pain. At Prescott Dentistry, we understand how debilitating it can be so, in today’s post we’ll...
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 in...
Like our bones, enamel can’t be replaced by the body once lost. The goal is to strengthen and repair the existing enamel and fortify areas that are just beginning to erode. Of course, the best way to protect your enamel is by preventing erosion in...
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...
February is American Heart Month! As many of you already know, your oral health plays a key role in your overall wellness, including your heart health. Our team at Prescott Dentistry wants to keep you and your heart as healthy as possible. And in honor...