Is your smile as pearly white as you want it to be? There are many different ways that teeth can become stained. Teeth can become stained as you age, from things you eat and drink, or from bad habits like smoking. Prescott Dentistry offers several...
Did you know that about 3% of all cancers diagnosed annually in the United States are a form of oral cancer? This equates to about 53,000 new cases each year. Because your dentist regularly gets a close look at your mouth, they might be the...
If you are at risk for oral cancer, your dentist might want to perform an oral cancer screening. The best way to prevent oral cancer is to schedule screenings before the symptoms begin to show. At Prescott Dentistry, oral cancer screenings can be included in...
Many people wonder if their dental health issues are genetic. You might even wonder if you have your parents to thank for your cavities. Heredity can play a role when it comes to certain oral health conditions, but there’s no way to genetically test for...
Do you dream of a world without fillings and root canals and tooth extractions? Do you want to go to the dentist and receive a clean bill of health, every time? By preventing the tooth decay that leads to cavities, you can have a much...
This week (June 15-21) is the observance of Men’s Health Week 2020. And it’s important to include oral health when talking about overall health. Men are less likely than women to seek preventive dental care and more likely to neglect their oral health, according to...
Recently, we shared some common kinds of dental emergencies and how to prevent them. As a holistic dental practice, we believe that prevention is always the best medicine. And the best way to prevent decay and other emergencies is through good and consistent basic oral...
We know you do your best to prevent cavities. But do you really understand how you get them? Cavities are permanent holes that form in the teeth when bacteria eat away at the layers of your teeth. For optimal dental health, it helps to know...
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...