If you suffer from migraines, the last thing you want is the additional pain of a toothache. But unfortunately, tooth pain and migraines can be related. Migraines can cause tooth pain, and the opposite is true as well. If tooth pain is causing your migraines,...
Hearing your baby or small child grind their teeth can be quite unnerving. In most cases it's a temporary behavior, and they'll grow out of it soon. However, if your kid is habitually grinding their teeth, and their permanent teeth have already started coming in,...
Have you ever wondered if you were at risk for gum disease? Most people probably don’t spend much time thinking about it, but there’s a chance you have one or more risk factors that could increase your chances of developing gum (periodontal) disease. The good...
Do you suffer from jaw pain? Have you been diagnosed with a TMJ disorder, or TMD? We know how painful this inflammatory condition can be, and how it affects your ability to do normal things like talk or chew. Fortunately, there are many natural remedies...
There’s a lot of conflicting information about chewing gum and whether it’s bad for your teeth or not. If you choose a sugar-free brand, chewing gum can have some positive effects. But even sugar-free gum can be bad for some people. We dive deeper into...
In our last post, we shared some of the common kinds of dental emergencies. Of course, as a holistic dental practice, we believe prevention is always the best medicine. Here are some tips from our Team at Prescott Dentistry on how to prevent dental emergencies...
Most people grind their teeth from time to time, and they usually don’t even notice. Occasional teeth grinding is not really a cause for concern, but if you find that you have a chronic problem (medically known as bruxism), you’ll need to get to the...
What is Bruxism? Medical terminology can be a little tricky sometimes. Here at Prescott Dentistry we've made an effort to simplify and describe certain terms like the exciting advancements of "biomimetic dentistry" (click here for a recap on all things "biomimetic"). However, there are still some...
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...