Dental crowns have been an essential tooth restoration for many years. At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ we place a lot of crowns, always with the exceptional care each patient deserves. Dental crowns can be used to address many issues, such as: To protect a weak tooth from decay, breaking, or …
Are you thinking about improving your appearance with a smile makeover? Are you skeptical when you hear promises of a “perfect” or “celebrity” smile? Well, at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, so are we. After all, perfect is a pretty tall order. So let’s do a reality check, and review two …
It can happen in an instant: a blow to the mouth so violent, it knocks out a tooth. This is an authentic dental emergency and you need immediate care, like what we offer at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ. If you venture on to a playing field, even if it’s only …
If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in the country, and the state of AZ is no exception. Did you know that numerous studies have suggested a connection between osteoporosis and oral health? Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth …
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 …
If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, dental implants from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ can give you a replacement that not only looks like a natural tooth, but functions like one, too. It’s the sort of incredible result we have come to expect from dental implants, …
Today’s Yuma dental article is entitled ‘Oral Health For Yuma Diabetics.’ Many Yuma people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Yuma diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, many Yuma dentists have …
In this post from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, we begin with something we’d classify as Murphy’s Law. You leave the house on a pressing errand, looking completely disheveled. Inevitably, you bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your ill-fitting sweatpants and stained T-shirt? Attractive clothing, well-groomed hair, …
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 …
