How To Use a Waterpik Flosser and Other Common Questions Do you floss every day? Flossing is an important part of keeping your gums and teeth healthy as it helps prevent plaque from building under the gum line. According to a 2014 survey, only 41% of...
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! And this year, the theme for the month is “Defeat Monster Mouth.” The American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors the month-long observance and offers free downloadable activities and worksheets for kids that you can find here. At Prescott Dentistry,...
No one wants to experience tooth pain, and a toothache can ruin an otherwise wonderful day. While a root canal procedure sounds intimidating, the purpose is to alleviate the symptoms of a decayed or broken tooth and get back to smiling comfortably. A modern root canal...
Tooth sensitivity causes a sharp, shooting pain that lasts for seconds or even minutes. It can occur while you’re brushing your teeth, talking, eating, or drinking. If your teeth begin hurting and you don’t understand what might be causing it, talk to the dentists at...
When considering how to fill a cavity, dentists will offer various types of tooth fillings to patients. These fillings offer different advantages and drawbacks with a patient’s needs and preferences determining which they will receive. In particular, the benefits of composite fillings have caused them...
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...
Toothaches can range from annoying to unbearably painful. The causes of toothaches can range from something as simple and easily treatable as a popcorn husk stuck in between two teeth, to cavities and other more serious conditions. Some toothaches may be temporary, and some may indicate...
Did you know that your tongue is one of the main indicators of how things are working in your body? By spending just a few minutes looking at your tongue each day, you may be able to discover issues that you would not notice otherwise. Prescott...
Do you suffer from dry mouth? Chronic dry mouth could be having a negative affect on your dental health. At Prescott Dentistry, we are committed to helping our patients the best oral health possible. Understanding the causes of dry mouth and the best methods of...
After a root canal, you might experience some temporary pain. However, the pain of a decaying tooth or infected tooth is much worse! Don’t let a fear of pain stop you from getting the treatment you need. If you’ve been troubled with a painful or...