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oral health

Bunny Teeth: What Causes Buck Teeth?

March 21, 2023 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

Eh, What’s Up, Doc? We’ll tell you what’s up this Easter season. It’s buck teeth. Although totally cute in rabbits, humans find it tough to love on their own buck teeth, and rightfully so. If you have buck teeth, this means that your upper teeth are sticking out past your lower teeth or overlapping them. Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: Buck Teeth, Cosmetic Dentistry, Genetics, Malocclusion, oral health, oral health tips, Overbite, prescott valley dentist, Protruding Teeth, Tooth Grinding

Pee-Ew, Pepé Le Pew: Tips for Fresher Breath this Valentine’s Day

January 23, 2023 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

Fresher Breath

Take Responsibility for the Sake of Fresher Breath Ask anyone! Nothing puts a damper on a romantic evening than smelly breath. If you worry that your breath is worthy of a date with Pepé Le Pew, then you’ve come to the right place. Before giving you a few tips for fresher breath, be sure you Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: Brush Your Tongue, Clean Mouth, Dental Hygiene, Dry Mouth, Mouthwash, Mouthwash Recommendation, oral health, Smelly Breath, Sugar-Free Gum

Questions to Ask Your Dentist at Your Next Appointment

July 25, 2022 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

Ask Your Dentist

Ask Your Dentist! The best question is the one that is asked. If you don’t know, ask your dentist while they’re right in front of you. You may be surprised by what your dentist has to say, so feel free to fire away. Getting answers to your questions while you’re in the office prevents you Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: best floss, Best Mouthwash, Best Toothpaste, dental anxiety, Dental Products, Dentist Appointment, dentist questions, improve oral health, night guard, oral health, teeth clenching, teeth grinding

Mouthy Intruder! What You Need To Know About a Tooth Abscess

June 27, 2022 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

Tooth Abscess

Intruder Alert Uh-oh! There’s an intruder in the mouth, and it’s called a tooth abscess. If you didn’t know already, a tooth abscess means that you have an infection. There are many situations that can lead to an infected tooth such as advanced decay and broken or chipped teeth. All the more reason to take Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: Abscess, Dental Abscess, oral health, root canal, Tooth Abscess, wisdom teeth

Unlock Feeling Good! Link Between Mental Health and Oral Health

April 22, 2022 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

Mental Health

Your Teeth are Counting on You Get your head right! A balanced headspace has an immense impact on your entire body, which includes your teeth. There’s no getting by with slacking in any one area of your health. Everything’s connected, which means when there is a problem in one area, another area is sure to Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: Anxiety, Depression, Dry Mouth, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Mouthguard, Oral Cancer, oral health, SSRI's, SSRI's and Grinding, SSRI's Side Effects, teeth clenching, teeth grinding

Naughty or Nice: Toothy Stocking Stuffer Ideas

November 29, 2021 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

stocking stuffer

A Toothy Stocking Stuffer Brings Smiles Great news! Santa Claus is coming to town. This means there will be presents under the tree and stockings full of unique gadgets and gizmos that will bring smiles. We know that oral health may be the last thing on your mind when it comes to presents, but there Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: dental-themed stocking stuffers, electric toothbrush, oral health, stocking stuffer, stocking stuffers, tooth-themed stocking stuffers

A Nightmare Before Christmas: Dry Socket Prevention

September 27, 2021 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

The Dreaded Dry Socket A dry socket would leave anyone shaking in their boots, including someone as spooky as Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Lucky for him, he doesn’t have teeth! Dry sockets are dreaded because of the infamous discomfort that they create after a tooth is removed. Essentially, a dry socket happens Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: dry socket, oral health, tooth extraction, tooth removal

You’re Worth it! How to Prevent Dental Emergencies

August 25, 2021 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

Plain and Simple: You’re Worth It! From head to toe to teeth, you’re worth it! Dental emergencies can be frightening and uncomfortable for those who encounter them. Emergencies often have the worst possible timing, causing a serious inconvenience to your day or even your week. Keeping the mantra in mind that “I’m worth it!” can Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: Chipped Teeth, Chipped Tooth, Dental Emergencies, Dental Emergency Prevention, Hydration Teeth, oral health

My Dentist Said I Needed a Crown: Crowns vs. Fillings

June 25, 2021 by Jeralyn Bowie 1 Comment

 What Do I Need? Have you ever been in the dentist’s chair, feeling like a king or a queen because they told you that you needed a crown? Why, yes. I am royalty, you might think to yourself. Okay, we know that you might not be drawing comparisons to how awesome you are, but there Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: Crowns, Dental Crown, Dental Fillings, Dental Visit, Fillings, oral health

Managing the Unexpected: What to Do if You’ve Chipped a Tooth

May 26, 2021 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

Chipped Teeth

Chipped Teeth are Masters of Inconvenient Timing Chipped teeth are no stranger to inconvenient timing.  From sports practice to chomping on a hard snack just the right way, it’s oftentimes the very last thing we want to deal with. When you’ve chipped a tooth, it’s possible that your mouth feels just fine. Even if this Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: chewing ice, Chipped Teeth, Chipped Tooth, dental anxiety, healthy teeth, occlusal guard, oral health

Getting to the Root: Common Root Canal Misconceptions

April 27, 2021 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

The Root of the Problem Let’s get to the root of the problem. See what we did there? Really, the problem with root canals is that they are associated with several myths, which exist as a huge disservice to those who actually need to have this tooth-saving treatment completed. For many of us, the term Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: oral health, root canal, root canals

Prioritize YOU: Importance of Keeping Your Teeth Clean During Periods of Stress

March 31, 2021 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

stress

Focus on YOU What makes YOUR world go round and round? It’s YOU, of course! You have so much power in creating a well-lived and healthy life for yourself, but sometimes, it’s easy to get caught up in our often fast-paced routines. Stress can appear from out of the shadows, making life less enjoyable and Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: clean teeth, healthy teeth, oral health, oral health routine, stress

Starting Over with Your Toothbrush: Toothbrush Care Tips

December 29, 2020 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

toothbrush

A Fresh Beginning  At long last, the clock brings us into 2021. The previous year has been unforgettable, to say the least, so we know that many folks are looking forward to new beginnings. Starting over with your toothbrush might seem like a small change, but it is an important one nonetheless. With a good Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: oral health, oral health tips, teeth care, toothbrush care, toothbrush storage

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and I Couldn’t Sleep a Wink: Surprising Links Between Sleep and Oral Health

December 16, 2020 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

sleep

The Night Before & Sleep ‘Twas the night before Christmas and not a creature was stirring, except maybe you. You’re certainly not alone if you’re wide awake before an exciting day, but it’s worth noting that your pearly whites can be affected by missing sleep. Understanding the surprising ways that sleep and oral health go Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: christmas time, oral health, sleep

Leaves Change Color. Teeth Change Color. Wait…

September 25, 2020 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

Fall Colors of Yellow, Brown, and Darkening The vibrant colors of fall are certainly captivating as leaves become brighter and eventually scatter beautifully across our local landscapes. Changes in color often appeal to the eye, but as for our handy pearly whites, there’s a stark contrast. We tend to be dissatisfied with yellows, browns, and Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: dental health, oral health, teeth color

The Summer Bummer of Dehydration: How Hydration Affects Oral Health

August 17, 2020 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

hydration

Hydration and Water Good old H2O always has our back on sunshine-filled days. Hydration creates space for higher energy, better mood, and an overall healthier body. As part of that healthy body, your pearly whites will thrive with proper hydration too. We know that we’re supposed to drink more during these hot summer days, but Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: dehydration, drink water, hydration, oral health, oral health and water, summer dehydration, summer hydration, water and teeth

Lesser-known Ways to Improve Your Oral Health at Home

May 27, 2020 by Jeralyn Bowie Leave a Comment

Oral Health

These days it seems that many of us have found ourselves home frequently and with more time on our hands. Extra hours in the day means that we can embrace new hobbies or focus on self-improvement. We encourage you to take this time to put your oral health into perspective. Instead of telling you to Continue Reading …

Filed Under: Dental Care Tagged With: at home, healthy teeth, mindfulness, oral care, oral health, staying at home

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