Hello, and welcome to the Yuma Dentist blog. We provide the general dentistry that keeps the teeth and gums of each of our patients healthy. Teeth may seem like bone, but they are actually living structures. Inside that hard exterior is complex system of tissue. And the teeth themselves are anchored to your jaw by …
You may not be able to convey why all the elements blend in perfect harmony, but you know it when you see it. We’re talking about a beautiful smile. You can find these elements via cosmetic dentistry at The Yuma Dentist. Here are a few of the most obvious elements: Tooth Color: shade, brightness, uniformity …
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. While you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral healh routine. Practicing proper oral hygiene daily with pay off throughout your life. You’ll prevent tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease, not to mention bad breath (something friends, family, and coworkers will also …
Brushing your teeth is essential to oral hygiene, but there are times when it’s better not to brush. Sound counter-intuitive? The Yuma Dentist explains. Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the important job of safeguarding teeth from constant use and the continual assault of chemicals …
It’s a deceptively simple idea: replace a missing tooth by attaching an artificial one directly to the patient’s jaw. It’s an idea that has been around for a thousand years or more, but in the last half century, it has become an exact science. Dental implants are one of the specialties offered at The Yuma …
When it comes to oral health, adolescence is a pivotal time for young people. The Yuma Dentist, with offices in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills, can offer some insight. On the upside, the last of the permanent teeth come in providing young men and women with their “adult smile.” Good habits can be forged and reinforced. …
Dental patients in the Yuma area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The Yuma Dentist can confirm that the answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the …
For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday. Now your friends at The Yuma Dentist are here to tell you that the AAP and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guides parents to take their toddler to a dentist before their first birthday, or within six …
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Yuma Family Dentist urges you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of Health, cancer treatment …
Dental crowns have been available in Yuma for a long, long time. But would you believe the procedure itself has been around for a thousand years or more? Ancient dentists used ivory, bone, and seashells to make crowns for teeth. Evidence of gold crowns dates from 200 A.D. Porcelain crowns appeared in the 1800s. With …
