Bridges and implants are important because your smile deserves to be seen without anxiety on your part. After you’ve lost a tooth, it’s important to fill the gap, not only to preserve your smile but also to keep your other teeth from shifting. Replacing the...
The causes of jaw pain often prove elusive, despite how debilitating the condition itself can be. However, jaw pain is only a symptom of conditions that can prove quite serious if left undiagnosed and untreated. If you’ve experienced jaw pain recently, don’t ignore it—get help...
Since their introduction in the 1980s, digital x-rays have been overtaking their traditional counterparts at most dental practices. X-rays are a valuable and convenient tool for dentists who need to ensure that there are no unseen issues with your teeth. Digital innovations have made this...
When considering how to fill a cavity, dentists will offer various types of tooth fillings to patients. These fillings offer different advantages and drawbacks with a patient’s needs and preferences determining which they will receive. In particular, the benefits of composite fillings have caused them...
Good dental hygiene means brushing your teeth regularly, but brushing too hard can cause damage. While you might think that you can never brush too much, dentists always caution against overbrushing. For the sake of your dental health, you should be mindful of the signs...
If you’re the kind of person who takes dental hygiene seriously, it’s easy to remember to brush your teeth regularly. However, you might not be aware that damage to the teeth can still occur even with regular care, or that brushing your teeth too much...
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...
Have you ever looked into a mirror and noticed a dark spot on your tooth and wondered whether it’s a tooth stain or cavity? It can be a bit difficult for the untrained eye to tell the difference, but one thing is certain—damage to your...
As a holistic dentist practice, our team at Prescott Dentistry believes in disease prevention and treating the root causes of dental issues. One of the best ways to keep your teeth strong and vibrant is through nutrition. What you eat—and drink—can have a big impact...
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...