Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for many decades. There is even evidence that ancient civilizations experimented with early forms of crowns. Today, dental crowns are a versatile restoration at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ. Dental crowns – also called caps – cover the entire visible portion of the tooth …
Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is non-renewable. It’s important to brush and floss daily, and have regular checkups at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ. We recommend using a toothbrush with soft bristles. Use it after every meal to gently clean away food particles. …
Mother Theresa once said that peace begins with a smile. How do you feel about your smile? Are you at peace with it? If you think there is room for improvement, talk to us about cosmetic dentistry options at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ. Cosmetic dentistry refers to a range of …
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ. While the cement is strong and reliable, crowns have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing or …
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, we have some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad …
Do you worry that you have bad breath? At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ we help our patients with this unpleasant, annoying, and potentially embarrassing condition. If you have bad breath, the first thing to do is make sure you are cleaning your teeth, gums, and tongue thoroughly. This does not …
At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, the dental health of our patients is our number one priority each and every day. We hope that goes without saying! How do you measure dental success? A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? …
Each restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure performed at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ can address a specific issue. A porcelain veneer can correct the surface of a tooth that is discolored or has had enamel loss. Bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth. Some dental problems are …
Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening, because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, because we actually have some encouraging things to tell you. The reason that the …
Preventing tooth decay is one of the main reasons people visit us at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ. In this blog post, we’ll describe five things you should know about cavities. Cavities mean tooth decay. They happen when certain bacteria produce acids that destroy a tooth’s hard surface, called enamel, and …
