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Blog Archives
What Hard Candy Does to your Teeth
While Lifesavers and Jolly Ranchers are wildly popular among kids (and perhaps adults, as well), they’re not so popular among parents and dentists. That’s because hard candy can cause some pretty serious damage to teeth. Here’s a deeper look at the dangers of this type of sweet treat. Cavities Because … Read More
Posted in Children's Dentistry, DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Tips
Tagged children, hard candy, oral health, pediatric dentistry
Best Teeth: Harry Potter
A generation of children grew up reading about and watching the characters from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series grow up along with them, and the legacy of the Harry Potter series will live on for several generations to come. Here’s a look at some of the best smiles from the … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Fun stuff
Tagged dc dental, emma watson, harry potter, matthew lewis, tom felton
Classic Kid’s Halloween Costumes
Halloween is here again! It’s a favorite holiday among young and old alike, thanks to all the fun events that every member of the family can enjoy, and here in Phoenix and most of Arizona, the weather is perfect for venturing out in costume for a night of trick-or-treating. If … Read More
Best Teeth: Saturday Morning Cartoons
It was once an American tradition to get up early and watch Saturday morning cartoons. Even though it was difficult to get out of bed in time for school, it was really easy to get up early to catch cartoons. The tradition is over now that there are no more … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Fun stuff
Tagged captain planet, dc dental, flinstones, saturday morning cartoons, scooby doo
Request an Appointment, Receive a Call-Back in 1 Business Day
Advances in internet and smartphone technology has changed the way we do pretty much everything these days. There’s a common adage now that the phone in your pocket is more powerful than the computers aboard Apollo 11, the space capsule that first took humans to the moon. Now, you can … Read More
Posted in Arizona, DC Dental, Dental Health, Featured
Tagged appointment, dc dental, locations, Phoenix
Root Canals, and How you Can Possibly Avoid Them!
Probably two of the most greatly feared words you can hear at the dentist are “root canal.” They’ve definitely earned a reputation for being a painful procedure, although most patients report afterwards that the procedure is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. The unfair reputation this procedure has received … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Procedures
Tagged dentist, oral health, root canal
Did You Know: DC Dental has Insurance/Payment Options
Regular checkups are important, and while many people believe that the cost of visiting the dentist is too high, the preventative steps you can take, such as having regular oral hygiene habits and coming in for checkups at least twice a year can save you thousands of dollars in the … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Procedures, Dental Tips, Fun stuff, Insurance
Tagged dc dental, insurance, payment plans
Asthma, Dry Mouth and Your Teeth
For the almost 20 million asthma sufferers in the US, having to be constantly prepared to take medications can be tiresome. On top of that, the use of these medications and the nature of the condition, itself can lead to reduced saliva flow, causing a constant state of dry mouth. … Read More
Posted in Arizona, DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health
Tagged asthma, dc dental, dry mouth
Best Toothpaste and Mouthwash for Sensitive Teeth
If you live with sensitive teeth, then you’ve probably spent a lot of time trying to ease the shock you experience every time you drink something too hot or cold. When you look in the toothpaste aisle, you’ll see a lot of products boasting different benefits, including tartar control, whitening … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health
Tagged mouthwash, sensitive teeth, toothpaste
