One of the most essential habits for maintaining a healthy smile and a healthy body is getting regular dental check-ups. At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma, AZ, we understand the importance of these routine appointments and are committed to providing you with the care you need to keep your smile in its best shape. Prevention …
Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment? Even if all of your other teeth are nicely shaped and pearly white, guess what other people notice? Yep, the ugly duckling. You probably experienced that yourself when you looked at a smile that contained one discolored tooth. No matter how hard you try, the …
What do your gums do? It’s a question The Yuma Dentist is happy to help answer. The soft tissue in your mouth, like skin, has an important job. It safeguards the roots of your teeth. It also provides a barrier for the connective tissues and ligaments that hold your teeth in their sockets. Plus the …
Today’s message focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn, …
Today’s The Yuma Dentist blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the Yuma area. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those that are …
Does your heart start pounding at the simple thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you pass a dental practice? Many people who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration services chose to use sedation. Though the terms ‘sleep dentistry’ and ‘oral conscious sedation’ are generally …
At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, we stay on top of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. According to Mary L. Marazita, director of the Center for …
With porcelain veneers from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, you can revamp your smile without any extensive dental work. Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such an …
Dental professionals in the Yuma area (including the team at The Yuma Dentist) are dedicated to oral health. Unfortunately, some men and women rarely go to the dentist. Others have the misconception that you only need to go to the dentist when you have a toothache. In addition, there are those who have severe dental …
A smile redesign is transformative for a person who has been embarrassed by their smile for years. But it’s not just about looking younger and more attractive—though it most certainly will do that. It can improve your life in ways that many individuals do not understand. How can a smile makeover transform your life? 1. …
