Dental bridges are a common method for replacing missing teeth. In fact, several different types of dental bridges have been developed for use in various situations. Depending on the position of the replacement, the health of your remaining teeth, and the overall cost, you can...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory condition. It develops when your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in your body, causing painful swelling in the affected area. Although it is commonly characterized by inflammation in the wrists and knees, rheumatoid arthritis can also affect...
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...
In our last post, we looked at some of the causes of jaw pain, and we highlighted stress as one of the leading causes of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). At Prescott Dentistry, we understand how debilitating jaw pain can be. If you or a family member...
Although topical fluoride makes tooth enamel more acid-resistant, many people have concerns about using fluoride. As a holistic dental office in Prescott, we completely understand! The team at Prescott Dentistry is more than happy to offer other solutions that provide similar benefits. Here are six...
While tooth fillings are a traditional solution for cavities, many patients are unaware of what happens when they get a cavity filled. For many patients, there’s understandable anxiety when they undergo a tooth filling procedure. There is, of course, nothing wrong with that, but understanding...
It often catches you off-guard the first time—you sip a hot or cold beverage and suddenly your teeth start to ache. Tooth sensitivity leaves us vulnerable to pain and forces us to adjust our lifestyles and eating habits. However, it can also be a warning...
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...
A root canal may sound scary, but it is a painless procedure that can save your natural tooth from infection. Don’t let the fear of treatment keep you from getting the help you need to restore your beautiful smile. Prescott Dentistry has extensive experience in...