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5 Reasons You’ll Be Glad to Brush Teeth Twice Daily
Most of us learned to brush our teeth when we were young children. Not surprisingly, even 20, 30, 40 years later, we brush our teeth pretty much the same way… which for many of us is probably not the “correct” way. This is one reason the American Dental Association and most dentists recommend brushing twice…
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Can Porcelain Crowns and Veneers Stain?
Protecting Your Dental Restorations Cosmetic dentistry can dramatically improve the appearance of your smile. Damaged and discolored teeth can be covered with porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns, colored to match your natural teeth. Porcelain provides a strong, stain-resistant cover that when cared for properly can give you a beautiful smile for many years. Protecting Porcelain Crowns and Veneers from…
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Avoid All Easter Candy and April Fruits?
Kids and adults know Easter is a season of sugary treats. Everywhere tempting us are jelly beans, marshmallow Peeps, and chocolate bunnies and eggs. April this year includes not only Easter but the arrival of so many fresh fruits in season – natural sugar from nature. We know sugar affects our teeth and gums, but…
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Recognizing Our Wonderful Patients on National Dentist Day
Celebrated annually on March 6, National Dentist Day was established as a day to show appreciation and thanks to your dentist. But at Dr. Rick Dentistry, we feel the thanks should go to our patients – the people who have trusted us with their dental health year after year and refer their friends and family…
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Parent’s Role in Children’s Dental Health is Vital
February is a month full of national observations! Of course there’s Valentine’s Day on the 14th and Presidents’ Day on the 20th. February recognizes important causes such as Black History Month and National Heart Month. And February is also: National Bird Feeding Month, National Embroidery Month and National Canned Food Month. But patients of Dr.…
Read MoreBleeding Gums: Don’t Panic, But Don’t Ignore
Seeing blood in or around the teeth and gums, or on the toothbrush, could be pretty scary for some people. Others might think it’s “no big deal.” Which reaction is right? The truth is: bleeding gums is a sign of a problem. The problem could be serious or it could be temporary; the cause of…
Read MoreBad Breath: Embarrassing – But Fixable!
For decades we’ve seen TV advertisements about the horrors of “bad breath” and what to do about it. We are now so sensitized to the issue that we are actually scared to tell somebody they have it. That’s too bad, because for many people, bad breath, known technically as “halitosis,” can be reduced or eliminated…
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Be Smart About Your Wisdom Teeth
About the age you start taking the reins in your own life, between 17 and 25, you may discover a third set of molars erupting in the back of your jaw. Called “wisdom teeth,” these molars may come in and fit well beside your other teeth. For many people, however, they may remain under the…
Read MoreIs Flossing Necessary?
Since the early 1900s dentists have routinely urged patients to floss their teeth daily. Starting in 1979, federal health authorities joined in recommending daily flossing. Since then, however, some researchers have published journal articles saying dental flossing is actually not very helpful in reducing plaque or preventing gingivitis. An Associated Press (AP) report in August…
Read MoreHow Is Floss Made and What Is It Made of?
Have you ever looked at the rows and rows of floss and wondered what they’re all made of? What’s the difference between them? Dr. Rick at Dr. Rick Dentistry in Scottsdale explains what that “string” is that we’re supposed to floss our teeth with every day. From the horse hair “floss” of ancient times to…
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