For many people, electric toothbrushes seem like a waste of money compared to the price of a manual toothbrush. However, here at Prescott Dentistry, we are strong advocates for the benefits of electric toothbrushes when it comes to maintaining excellent dental health. In fact, we...
Also known as gum disease, periodontal disease is one of the most common dental afflictions Americans face today. If left untreated, this condition can lead to loosening teeth and eventual loss of teeth altogether. It is crucial that patients recognize the stages of periodontal disease...
Cavities—for most of us, they seem pretty unavoidable. No matter how often we brush and floss, or how well we treat our teeth, they still have a way of showing up in our mouths unexpectedly. If you find yourself wondering why you still get cavities...
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...
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...
If you’re the kind of person who takes dental hygiene seriously, it’s easy to remember to brush your teeth regularly. However, you might not be aware that damage to the teeth can still occur even with regular care, or that brushing your teeth too much...
For patients who have braces that make traditional flossing difficult, our staff at Prescott Dentistry often recommend a Waterpik as a reasonable alternative. However, many patients initially worry that such a device will hurt their gums. Waterpiks use pressurized water to remove plaque from teeth,...
Almost half of the adult population in America suffers from periodontal disease—a staggering 64.7 million! Periodontitis is a form of gum disease, and unhealthy gums lead to unhealthy teeth. When left untreated, gum disease can lead to tooth loss, the need for tooth replacements, and...
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...