It’s normal to feel stressed from time to time, but too much anxiety can have an impact on both your mental and physical health. In fact, anxiety and stress can even affect your mouth and dental health in many ways. At Prescott Dentistry, we often...
National Women’s Health Week is observed every year in May—but at Prescott Dentistry, we think anytime is a good time to talk about women’s dental health. Women have specific oral health concerns, generally related to the effects of hormones. Here are some of the factors...
A genuine smile can go a long way—it can make you seem more attractive, likable, trustworthy, and even intelligent. But what you may not know is that smiling more often can actually improve your overall health and help you live longer. At Prescott Dentistry, keeping...
Did you know that people with poor dental health are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease? Research has found that there is actually a correlation between chronic periodontitis (gum inflammation) and this cognitive disorder. At Prescott Dentistry, we think it’s important to be aware of...
The best medicine truly is prevention. As leaders in integrative holistic medicine in northern Arizona, our priority at Prescott Dentistry is to help you keep your gums and teeth healthy using the most minimally invasive therapies. In this article, we will look at some tips...
In part 1 and 2 of this series, we discussed the benefits and risks associated with the use of fluoride. While fluoride does make the enamel more acid resistant, when used topically, some families have concerns about the toxicity of potentially ingesting fluoride. As a...
Fluoride is an oral health solution which has the popular benefit of being able to prevent cavities. While it does make the enamel more resistant to harmful acids, when used topically, some families have concerns about the toxicity of ingesting fluoride. In order to determine...
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...
Almost everyone across Northern Arizona can agree that summertime is a wonderful season, when children are out of school and there are events to be found that are fun for both kids and parents. At Prescott Dentistry we’re a family-oriented practice, and our staff loves...
According to recent studies, treating gum disease may help keep your heart healthy. That’s a good reason to make your oral health care a priority and a part of your daily routine. Another way to maintain a healthy heart is to exercise regularly. At Prescott...