Here’s a word of advice from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ: when you go to the store for dental products, be sure that what you choose has the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Here are four ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for you …
Gum disease is a major cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them in good shape we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a …
There is a link between type 2 diabetes and gum disease, which is yet another reason to have regular cleanings and checkups at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ. Diabetes affects the way the body uses glucose (blood sugar). Scientists have known for a long time that people with diabetes have higher …
Along with daily brushing and flossing, six-month cleanings and checkups at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Hills AZ are the best way to ensure you have good dental health. That means clean teeth with no cavities, and pink healthy gums. Most dental appointments begin with a cleaning from the hygienist, but not always. …
Fear is a powerful emotion. If you have claustrophobia, you take a pass on cave exploration. If you have a fear of heights, you avoid sky diving. People with dentophobia fear dentists, and avoid dental care at all costs. At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Hills AZ, we can help such people do …
If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine? We’re asked about this from time to time at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ. Our answer is short and sweet: “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth …
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? Please give us a call at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ. This blog post offers three steps to take before you arrive at our office. Analyze your hygiene routine and gaps …
In this post from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, we consider jaw bone health. To remain strong the jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone. As each tooth absorbs the forces …
Everyone wants to have a good experience when they go to the dentist, whether it’s for something simple like a cleaning and checkup or more extenstive dental work. At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, the patient experience is important to us. We strive for excellence in everything we do. What are …
At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Hills AZ patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a toothbrush is …
