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Keeping Your Mouth Healthy Through a Pregnancy
When you are going through a pregnancy you may need to change some of your daily oral habits to accommodate changes in your hormones and your body. Particularly, a surge in estrogen and progesterone can exaggerate the way gums react to plaque. If plaque build up goes untreated, a mother … Read More
Posted in Dental Health
Tagged babies, pregnancy, pregnancy gingivitis
Best Dental Products for Kids
Aside from regular checkups, taking exceptional care of your children’s oral health requires the best dental products. Here are five cool oral products just for kids – products that introduce some fun – dare we say it – to an otherwise monotonous routine. Firefly Light-Up Timer Toothbrush The Firefly Light-Up … Read More
Posted in Children's Dentistry
Tagged Best Dental Products for Kids, flossers, Marvel, monkeys, mouthwash, Tom’s Silly Strawberry Toothpaste
The First Trip to the Dentist
Taking your child to the dentist for the first time can be a scary occasion for both you and your toddler. By 2 ½ most children have cut all of their baby teeth, so toddlerhood is a great time to start practicing positive dental habits. Many dentists recommend that kids … Read More
Posted in Children's Dentistry
Tagged baby teeth, pediatric dentistry
Bad Dental Habits
We have written a lot about healthy dental habits: brushing your teeth, flossing regularly, and seeing your dentist at least twice a year for regular cleanings and checkups. But what about the things you shouldn’t be doing to your chompers? Here is a list of bad dental habits that you … Read More
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Prevent Decay with a Dental Sealant Procedure
If you’re scheduled for a dental sealant procedure, your doctor is providing you with an excellent form of preventive dentistry. If you’re unfamiliar with the process, we can give you an idea of what to expect during your appointment. Dental sealants or tooth sealants are plastic fillings that cover the … Read More
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How Do I Know if I have Gum Disease?
What is gum disease? Are gingivitis and periodontitis the same thing? What do I do now? These are common questions people who are concerned about the state of their oral health. Although rare in younger people, gum disease is a rampant problem in adults. If you are concerned, you may … Read More
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New Study Suggests That Dental Visits Should Vary from Person to Person
We all know to visit the dentist twice a year for our cleanings, exams, and x-rays, but a new study suggests that dental visits should vary from person to person. The research team, led by Dr. William Giannoble of the University Of Michigan School Of Dentistry, followed dental patients in … Read More
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Everyday Dental Techniques
Brushing your teeth: it seems like a no –brainer, right? Like many daily routines, you may find yourself standing in front of the mirror each morning and night brushing your teeth with little to no regard for your method of brushing. Forcefully scrubbing your teeth won’t make them any cleaner, … Read More
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Tagged dental education, dental health, dental techniques, gingivitis, tips, visit a dentist
5 Ways to Prevent Gingivitis
Tooth Brushing This should come as no surprise but regular effective teeth brushing, twice daily, is the most effective way to prevent against the development of gingivitis. However, the symptoms of gingivitis, such as tender bleeding gums cause people to slack off on their brushing habits. This only helps to … Read More
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Tagged brushing, Flossing, gingivitis, visit a dentist
Phoenix Dentist
3901 W. McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85009 Conveniently located off the I-10 freeway, DC Dental Phoenix is committed to excellence in dentistry. Our friendly team of dentists and assistants work to get you smiling again, whether you‘re in need of a filling, root canal, dentures, cleaning, or even just teeth … Read More
