Friday, November 26th, is National Flossing Day – a day intended to get people thinking about their flossing habits and to make changes that can help to improve their oral health. Do you floss? November 26th offers a great opportunity to reflect on your habits and to recommit to flossing daily in order to help …
Halloween is a magical night for children. In addition to dressing up and being surrounded by spooky fun, many kids eagerly look forward to trick or treating as well. And why not? Going door to door and getting treats is a singular experience – and one you can only partake in for a short time …
It’s National Dental Hygiene Month, a great time to reflect on your daily routine and to look for ways you might be able to improve it. This, of course, starts with brushing and flossing. Teeth should be brushed after every meal and snack, but not immediately after. It’s best to wait for 30 minutes, allowing …
Teeth grinding, medically known as bruxism, is a common stress response. How common? Very. In fact, one study found that as many as 33% of people engage in occasional tooth grinding. But occasional is key. When bruxism is a sometimes habit, it likely poses no real danger to long-term oral health. But for those who …
Arizona has been experiencing record-breaking heat, no small feat for what is one of the nation’s hottest states to begin with. So what better time than now to celebrate National Ice Cream Month? This yearly observation takes place every July, encouraging people to get out and enjoy a cold treat during one of the summer’s …
As more and more people get the COVID vaccine, opportunities to be around others without a mask increase. But when the mask is off, what do your teeth look like? This may not have been a consideration for the past several months. It might be time to think about it now. Stained Teeth Surface stains …
Dental crowns are placed over teeth that have been weakened through trauma, infection, or severe decay. Also known as “caps,” crowns may be used to replace missing teeth as a restoration for dental implants and bridges. They may also be used to secure a dental bridge without harming adjacent teeth. Placing dental crowns takes two …
Thanksgiving is synonymous with good food. But food that tastes good is not always similarly good for your teeth. This, of course, does not mean that you should refrain from eating the things you love on Thanksgiving, but it does mean that you should be mindful of your actions and take appropriate counter-measures, such as …
UPDATE 04-30-2020: Desert Smiles will be open on May 4th. Our new hours will be: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8am-4:30pm Wednesday 8am-2pm UPDATE 3-20-2020: In accordance with Governor Ducey’s declaration, Desert Smiles, along with all dental offices in the state, is closed due to COVID-19 concerns. Governor Ducey will revisit the decision every two weeks. We will …
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Tooth enamel is harder than bone. It works to protect the nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue that comprise the pulp in each tooth’s center. Below the enamel of each tooth are the dentin and cementum layers. Like enamel, these layers are hard and work to protect the soft, non-calcified tissue in the pulp chamber. …
