This week (June 15-21) is the observance of Men’s Health Week 2020. And it’s important to include oral health when talking about overall health. Men are less likely than women to seek preventive dental care and more likely to neglect their oral health, according to...
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....
February is American Heart Month! As many of you already know, your oral health plays a key role in your overall wellness, including your heart health. Our team at Prescott Dentistry wants to keep you and your heart as healthy as possible. And in honor...
Biomimetic dentistry is a specific dental practice that uses treatments and special procedures that mimic our natural teeth. It focuses on tooth conservation using restorative techniques that do not require traditional, invasive dental procedures. Biomimetic literally means to “mimic nature.” Our dentists here at Prescott...
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...
Not only is green tea delicious and good for the soul, but research suggests that it benefits your oral health as well. Green tea contains compounds called polyphenols, a unique kind of antioxidant that can reduce inflammation and fight plaque-causing bacteria. At Prescott Dentistry, we...
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...
Sugar is one of the worst foods we can eat. It isn’t just bad for our teeth, it’s bad for our bodies too. Sugar can cause cavities, inflammation, weight gain, acne, and it can increase your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver, and...
Allergy season brings sinus problems, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and other symptoms that can make you feel miserable. But did you know that allergies can also affect your teeth? As a holistic dental practice, our staff at Prescott Dentistry cares about how your overall health...
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...