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 …
We all rely on our teeth every day: for smiling at friends and neighbors, and allowing us to enjoy delicious, nutritious meals. At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma AZ, we never want anyone to take their teeth for granted. Here are some things about teeth and dental health you might not know. None of it …
Are electric toothbrushes any better at cleaning your teeth than manual toothbrushes? The answer depends on who you ask, because both have their advocates. In this article from The Yuma Dentist, we aren’t going to recommend one over the other. We’re just going to take a look at the world of the electric toothbrush. Electric …
At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma, we are proud of our legacy of dental excellence. We emphasize the importance of good dental health to each one of our patients, every time one of them sits down for a checkup. We stick to the basics: brush and floss twice a day, and see us for a …
In this post from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma AZ, we remind your to brush and floss your teeth twice every day. It’s best for your dental health, but this reminder is more so you reduce your risk of heart disease. The link between dental health and overall health has never been stronger. Scientists, dentists, …
