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 …
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 …
Teeth that are damaged or misshapen can really detract from your smile, but thanks to cosmetic dentistry from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Hills AZ, you can do something about these and other issues. There are fixes for nearly any tooth problem! Some of the most popular and effective procedures include: Veneers. Porcelain …
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 …
