It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your most admired physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. How do you know if your smile is detracting from your appearance? Do you love your smile? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; if you look at your …
Your dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the experienced dental assistants who work there. Today, we would like to discuss the importance of these professionals who are frequently overlooked. Dental assistants not only make your dental appointment more comfortable, they make it effective, efficient, and safe. You, the patient, are …
Today’s message focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn, …
Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become a bit careless about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In today’s post, our goal is for you to analyze where you stand and examine whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to oral health best practices can prevent future problems and support your quality …
Dentists know that a mouth examination can reveal problems in other parts of the patient’s body. Because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw, dentists often refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter issues such as inflammation, chronic bad breath, bleeding gums, …
Let’s talk about the power of a smile. A smile communicates your emotions more precisely than words can ever do. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. But what if you want to smile but the problems with your teeth prevent you? This is a frustrating condition for many Yuma people both …
One common excuse often given by people who don’t floss is that the practice is difficult to fit into their daily schedule. If you’ve found this to be true, and feel like you are too busy to floss, here are some suggestions for when to fit this vital dental health habit into your day. The …
Cigarette sales at most Yuma stores have decreased in the past decade, but some tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific type: spit tobacco, snuff, chew, or pinch, this form of tobacco is as …
Today’s The Yuma Dentist blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the Yuma area. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those that are …
Many Yuma cosmetic dentistry patients with gummy smiles undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bones are removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure. A ‘gummy smile’ …
