Keeping Your Mouth Young

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Your teeth are flexible and strong, and can last a lifetime with good care. That’s all good news. But as you age, so do your teeth. It’s not all bad news, because there is a lot you can do to keep your teeth looking young. First of all, aging is a natural process. Your hair turns gray, you get crow’s feet … [Read more...]

Why Do I Need X-rays?

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Radiographic, or X-ray, examinations provide your dentist with an important tool that shows the condition of your teeth, its roots, jaw placement and the overall composition of your facial bones. X-rays can help your dentist determine the presence or degree of periodontal (gum) disease, abscesses and many abnormal … [Read more...]

No Need to Fear the Dentist

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Many adults don’t look forward to going to the dentist, but some people are so scared that making the phone call for an appointment takes an enormous push of self-discipline. They are so terrified of having to go to the office that they push it out of their mind until an emergency forces them to make the … [Read more...]

Understanding Fluoride

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What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a compound of the element fluorine, which is found universally throughout nature in water, soil, air and food. Existing abundantly in living tissue as an ion, fluoride is absorbed easily into tooth enamel, especially in children's growing teeth. Once teeth are developed, fluoride makes … [Read more...]

Flossing to Save Your Teeth

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Most people don’t love flossing. But everyone wants to keep the teeth they were born with and live without pain. Keeping your teeth is worth the effort of flossing. As you age, keeping your own teeth means enjoying your food more, having healthier digestion and feeling better. “Many people don’t know how to … [Read more...]

Brushing Techniques That Save Your Teeth

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You’ve been brushing your teeth since before you can remember, but have you paid any attention to how you brush your teeth? Phoenix dentist Dr. Carol Ford says, “There are excellent financial benefits to brushing your teeth the right way.” Financial reasons? Yes. “Brushing your teeth the right way reduces … [Read more...]