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, …
This message from The Yuma Dentist is about flossing the traditional way, and flossing the quick and easy way. Health-conscious people want to keep their teeth as clean as possible. But many of them turn to floss picks instead of traditional dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that …
Plaque is that filmy substance that is contantly forming on the surface of teeth. It isn’t easy to see it and brushing your teeth doesn’t get it all, so having a cleaning and checkup every six months at The Yuma Dentist is a very good idea. That filmy plaque is formed by bacteria and sugars, …
At The Yuma Dentist, one of the most important things we do is educate our patients. Good dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. Regular checkups not only help to prevent cavities. They help to us identify potential problems before they …
If you are a regular visitor to The Yuma Dentist blog, you have probably read articles on cosmetic dentistry procedures. Dental bonding, crowns, and porcelain veneers can take care of teeth that are chipped, broken, or misshapen. Our patients with stained or dull teeth can have a sparkly white smile with teeth whitening. For ordinary cavities, …
This message from The Yuma Dentist is about the importance of protecting the enamel of your teeth. Our teeth work hard and are constantly under attack. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Tragically, enamel erosion is extremely widespread, though largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies …
This post from The Yuma Dentist looks at halitosis, also known as bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to speak with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows …
