When you are committed to reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether or not you follow a plan. Inconsistent effort is scarcely ever effective. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Perhaps you have not thought much about your teeth in the past, but lately have …
Today’s post focuses on a problem experienced by many people – bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most prevalent cause is lax oral hygiene. Often, halitosis arises midday arising from the inability to brush teeth between meals. Small food pieces on the teeth, gums, and tongue grow bacteria. The wastes of …
For thousands of years, dentures have been allowing people to chew foods harder than mashed bananas and flash some teeth when they smile. However, Yuma denture wearers know how unstable, irritating, embarrassing, and inconvenient they can be. Today, Yuma dental patients with missing teeth are fortunate to have a tooth replacement choice that is far …
Hello Yuma! When you look in the mirror, do you like what you see? If the answer is, ‘Not really,’ then you may want to consider these 5 reasons for people in Yuma to make some small improvements or undergo a complete smile re-design. 5. A little goes a long way. Some of the most …
If your crooked, discolored teeth keep you from smiling and you feel like there is nothing you can do about it, please give me a call! My name is Dr. Mann and my friendly staff and I at Yuma Family Dentist have been giving the people of Yuma something to smile about since 2012. If …
Hi. I’m dentist Dr. Mann, and today in the Yuma dentist blog, I want to look at some of the conditions that may result in jaw pain. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses, and when these tissues are inflamed, the sinuses exert pressure …
Welcome to our blog, Yuma! I’m thrilled with how much I have to share with you about toothpaste and oral hygiene in the short time we have together. Enjoy! Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive nature of toothpaste is to aid in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Rough …
To achieve the utmost in oral health and a beautiful smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Yuma, AZ looking for a smile makeover and need porcelain veneers, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants or any number of dental restoration procedures done, your strategy should be: “Contact my professional neighborhood dental practice.” Yuma Family Dentist is …
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, today’s post is for you. We want to discuss dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At The Yuma Dentist, we see cavities and gum disease far too often in teens. Possible causes and …
Many residents in our Yuma community experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a serious problem. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, it can lead to extreme health problems. Yuma people …
