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...
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,...
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,...
Do you suffer from dry mouth? Chronic dry mouth could be having a negative affect on your dental health. At Prescott Dentistry, we are committed to helping our patients the best oral health possible. Understanding the causes of dry mouth and the best methods of...
We all understand the importance of brushing our teeth at least twice a day, but is brushing enough? At Prescott Dentistry, we encourage our patients to brush every morning and night, but that’s just a baseline standard for your daily dental hygiene routine. Here are...
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...
Unfortunately, cold and flu season is quickly approaching. Our staff at Prescott Dentistry wants you to stay as healthy as possible this winter. But if you do get sick, here are some tips for staying healthy during cold and flu season in Prescott! 1. Keep Your...
In our last post, we gave you an overview of Ayurvedic medicine and ayurvedic dental care. In today’s post, we’ll explore some Ayurvedic dental tips that you can use at home, if it happens to be something you’re interested in. You may even find that...
Xylitol is a lower-calorie natural sugar substitute with a low glycemic index and fewer calories than sugar. Some research suggests that it can improve dental health, prevent ear infections, and provide antioxidant benefits. Xylitol is a common ingredient in products such as sugar-free chewing gum...
Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1989 to treat a number of different dental conditions. Using dental lasers, our doctors at Prescott Dentistry are able to perform minimally-invasive procedures with much less discomfort and less healing time for patients. As one of the leading...