In this blog post from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma AZ we examine saliva, and its role in your dental health. Saliva is mostly water. No surprises there. A small portion of it, though, is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The ideal pH balance of the mouth is maintained by saliva, …
Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is something we stress to all of our patients, at The Yuma Dentist. Coupled with twice-a-year checkups and cleanings, it’s the best way to maintain healthy teeth and gums, and your beautiful smile. A good dental hygiene routine, something you do every single day without fail, is …
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at The Yuma Dentist twice a year. Your dental health strategy should include: …
We all rely on our teeth every day: for smiling at friends and neighbors, and allowing us to enjoy delicious, nutritious meals. At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma AZ, we never want anyone to take their teeth for granted. Here are some things about teeth and dental health you might not know. None of it …
Are electric toothbrushes any better at cleaning your teeth than manual toothbrushes? The answer depends on who you ask, because both have their advocates. In this article from The Yuma Dentist, we aren’t going to recommend one over the other. We’re just going to take a look at the world of the electric toothbrush. Electric …
At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma, we are proud of our legacy of dental excellence. We emphasize the importance of good dental health to each one of our patients, every time one of them sits down for a checkup. We stick to the basics: brush and floss twice a day, and see us for a …
In this post from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma AZ, we remind your to brush and floss your teeth twice every day. It’s best for your dental health, but this reminder is more so you reduce your risk of heart disease. The link between dental health and overall health has never been stronger. Scientists, dentists, …
This message from The Yuma Dentist is about flossing the traditional way, and flossing the quick and easy way. Health-conscious people want to keep their teeth as clean as possible. But many of them turn to floss picks instead of traditional dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that …
Plaque is that filmy substance that is contantly forming on the surface of teeth. It isn’t easy to see it and brushing your teeth doesn’t get it all, so having a cleaning and checkup every six months at The Yuma Dentist is a very good idea. That filmy plaque is formed by bacteria and sugars, …
At The Yuma Dentist, one of the most important things we do is educate our patients. Good dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. Regular checkups not only help to prevent cavities. They help to us identify potential problems before they …
