Many people have had a boost in self-confidence after restoring missing teeth with dental implants from The Yuma Dentist. Nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping people improve their quality of life. With a new smile, they feel better about themselves. They feel more comfortable in public. They socialize more often. Dental implants are an artificial …
Like any other dental practice, we fill a lot of cavities at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma AZ. Did you know that more than ninety percent of American adults have had cavities at some point in their lives? We use white fillings, also called composite fillings, and there are some good reasons for that. For …
There are folks out there who won’t smile no matter what. Are you one of them? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding unsightly teeth for years? At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma AZ, we can help. If you are missing one or more teeth, …
This message from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma AZ is about root canals. When a tooth is threatened by extreme decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root …
Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. But it’s important to your dental health, so it’s no wonder our team at The Yuma Dentist is constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss. Flossing is essential, You’ll never …
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: …
Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Your adult teeth, of course, don’t grow back. But we can do something about that with dental implants from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma AZ. A dental implants is an artificial tooth root that is …
Cosmetic dentistry from The Yuma Dentist can not only upgrade your smile, it can improve the health of your teeth and make your face more attractive and younger-looking. Straight teeth in the correct position are easier to care for, and make for a healthier mouth. That probably explains why clear braces are among the most popular …
