Flossing is a crucial piece of oral hygiene. In fact, it is just as important as brushing because it gets into hard-to-reach spots between the teeth that even the best toothbrush can’t get to. At Prescott Dentistry, we understand that flossing is often the hardest...
We all understand the importance of brushing our teeth least twice a day, but when is the best time to brush your teeth? At Prescott Dentistry, we encourage our patients to brush before breakfast and right before bedtime for two minutes each time. Here are...
Most teens care about the appearance of their teeth, but they may not be taking the necessary steps to care for their pearly whites. Teens generally lead very busy and active lives—their hectic schedules and increasing independence often mean they aren’t spending as much time...
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 you to enjoy your food. Believe it or not, your tongue also says a lot about what’s going on...
In our last two blog posts, we looked at some of the most common causes of tooth pain. In today’s post, we’ll look at some things you can try at home to relieve toothaches. As the leading holistic dentist in Prescott, our team at Prescott...
In our last post, we discussed some of the most common causes of tooth pain. Today we’ll look at a few more common causes. Toothaches are one of the most common dental issues we see here at Prescott Dentistry. When you come in for a...
Tooth pain is one of the most common complaints among dental patients. However, it can be tricky to diagnose at home because there are so many different causes of tooth pain. Here at Prescott Dentistry, we want to help you understand why you might be...
Seeing a dentist for regular checkups is an important part of living a healthy life. But did you know that when you come to Prescott Dentistry for your biannual checkups, we do more than just clean your teeth? We also help keep your mouth cancer-free....
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...
If you suffer from jaw pain, you’re not alone—especially right now. It is a stressful time for many Americans and stress is one of the leading causes of jaw pain. At Prescott Dentistry, we understand how debilitating it can be so, in today’s post we’ll...