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19 Feb Dentist Approved Foods

Posted at 19:56h in Health by Prescott Dentistry

Patients often wonder which foods in their diet will positively or negatively affect their teeth. With an almost endless number of unhealthy snack choices available, it may be difficult to identify snacks that won’t harm teeth. Fortunately, our staff are available to help Prescott Dentistry...

12 Feb Boy Scouts of America

Posted at 11:00h in Community by Prescott Dentistry

Did you know the Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth groups in the United States? To date, the Boy Scouts of America has had more than 2.4 million children participate. The organization has troops all across the United States, with different...

Honey is an ancient medicine that can help your body resist infections, heal wounds, and even relieve pain. Here’s how to use it to make a natural dry socket remedy.

29 Feb Honey: A Natural Dry Socket Remedy You Can Make at Home

Posted at 15:10h in Holistic Dentistry, holistic options by Prescott Dentistry

Honey has been used as medicine since ancient times, and now we know why. Honey can help your body resist infections, reduce inflammation, and even relieve pain. It’s still a powerful remedy today, and combined with a few other natural ingredients, you can use honey...

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01 Oct 5 Benefits of Oral Probiotics

Posted at 13:10h in Dental Health, holistic options by Prescott Dentistry

Probiotics have become well known recently for their contributions to a healthy gut. However, new evidence is suggesting that they contribute to dental health as well. Although the FDA has not yet endorsed the medical use of oral probiotics, many studies have shown that probiotics...

25 Nov 4 Common Conditions that Cause Tooth Decay

Posted at 15:59h in Dental Health by Prescott Dentistry

Junk food and poor oral hygiene aren’t the only things that lead to tooth decay. Your mouth is affected by what’s happening in the rest of your body. Diabetes, Sjogren’s Syndrome, and acid reflux are just some of the common health conditions that cause tooth...

20 May What You Should Know About Oral Cancer Screenings

Posted at 18:22h in Oral Cancer by Prescott Dentistry

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...

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05 Aug 4 Ways You Should Be Taking Care of Your Tongue

Posted at 13:57h in Dental Hygiene, Dental Hygiene Tips, Health, Mouth-Body Connection by Prescott Dentistry

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...

17 Jun Your Guide to Fluoride Part 2 – Risks | Prescott, AZ

Posted at 10:01h in Dental Health, Dental Hygiene Tips, Fluoride by Prescott Dentistry

In this series, we’re discussing the benefits, risks, and alternatives to fluoride. In part 2, we’ll discuss the risks associated with fluoride. Find part 1, discussing the benefits, here! There are three primary avenues that the common public uses fluoride: toothpaste, mouthwash, and community water...

10 Jun Your Guide to Fluoride Part 1 – Benefits | Prescott, AZ

Posted at 09:56h in Dental Health, Dental Hygiene Tips, Fluoride by Prescott Dentistry

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...

Worried about Halloween candy and cavities? These tips from our dentists will help your kids keep their teeth strong and healthy.

18 Oct Dental Tips for Parents: How to Have a Cavity-Free Halloween

Posted at 13:16h in Dental Hygiene Tips, Diet, Halloween, Kids by Prescott Dentistry

Halloween can be a dangerous time for teeth. As we all know, sugar causes cavities, but that doesn't mean you have to deny your kids the pleasure of trick-or-treat. Follow these tips to keep your kids smiling and cavity-free. Five Tips for a Cavity-Free Halloween 1: Avoid...