Regular exercise is essential to good health. When you’re physically fit then you look better, and more important, you feel better! And as we remind our patients here at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, that goes for keeping your teeth in good shape, too! If your eyes are the window to …
In this post from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, we look at specifics about brushing your teeth. One key to getting the most out of your toothpaste is getting plenty of foam when brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then brushing at a 45 …
At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ we are accepting new patients. This works both ways of course: if we’re seeing you for the first time, then you are seeing us for the first time. Rest assured, we are committed to excellence and to helping you maintain good dental health. It’s natural …
It’s unfortunate, but true: a lot of people don’t smile because they are embarrassed by the state of their teeth. Cosmetic dentistry from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ can transform any smile into something truly memorable! Cosmetic dentistry refers to a range of procedures that make positive changes to the appearance …
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called …
At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, we never like to be the bearers of bad news, but we are devoted to our patients’ oral health. In this blog post, we offer an essential warning about a lesser-known danger of sticky candy. Most people know that sugar is not your teeth’s friend. …
Your teeth can last a lifetime. With a few daily precautions and regular checkups at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, you’ll go a long way toward making sure they do. If you do any of the following, we recommend that you stop: Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, …
During a dental checkup at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to …
Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is one of the best things you can do to maintain good dental health. You’ve probably heard us say that more than once, at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ. Not many patients like to admit it, but studies show that some people have …
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to autopilot morning and night and get it done. But The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ has a question: are you doing it right? We ask this in all seriousness. There is always room for improvement, even in something as basic as …
