In our last post, we talked about some of the ways you should be taking care of your toothbrush. One of those tips was to make sure you are replacing your toothbrush every 3-4 months. Most of us simply throw the old ones in the...
The drinks you consume can have a dramatic impact on your health, starting from the moment they enter your mouth. While the effect that beverages have on your teeth depends on many factors, it’s primarily determined by their overall acidity. Acidic drinks soften tooth enamel,...
Are you looking for a fun activity that also benefits a good cause? If so, Prescott Dentistry has found the perfect Summer event for you. Coming soon (June 9th), there will be a gala event to support foster children of Yavapai County. In America, there...
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,...
You may think that it’s okay to let your young kids’ oral hygiene slide now and then because they will eventually lose their baby teeth—this is actually a serious misconception. Developing cavities in baby teeth can have long-term effects on your child’s oral health and...
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...
Amalgam fillings, which are silver in color, contain about 50% mercury along with other heavy metals like silver, tin, and copper. While the FDA maintains that these fillings are safe, in reality they release small amounts of mercury, which is exacerbated with chewing and with...
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...
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...
You’ve probably heard over and over all about the havoc sweets can wreak on your teeth and oral health. But does sugar actually cause cavities? If you’re skeptical about the link between sugar and cavities, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to understand exactly...