If one of your primary goals, this year, was to take better care of your smile, then you may have already taken some steps to achieving that important goal. You may have begun a more diligent dental hygiene routine, for instance, like brushing and flossing every day. You might even have scheduled a dental appointment. Still, there is more that you could be doing to help keep both your teeth and gums healthy. So if you care about your oral health, and want to make it a priority, here are a few other ways you can better care for your smile. (more…)
Keep Your Smile Healthy with Preventive Dentistry: Part One
Do you want to avoid dental cavities this year, and keep your teeth and gums looking and feeling healthier than in the past? Maybe you are tired of struggling with bad breath caused by gingivitis, or the discomfort that often comes along with cavities, infections, and other dental problems. If you are determined to make it to your next dental checkup and receive a clean bill of oral health, there are a few key steps you should be taking. It is possible to enjoy great oral health with these simple, yet important oral care steps! (more…)
Experience the Excitement of a Debut at the 18th Annual Hormel Festival of New Plays and Musicals
Do you pride yourself on being the first of your friends to know about the greatest new music, movies, books and more? Are you a self-proclaimed play enthusiast? Maybe you are really into musicals? If so, you are in for a real treat! May 6 through May 22, the Phoenix Theatre will be hosting the 18th Annual Hormel Festival of New Plays and Musicals. This is an opportunity for four new plays to enjoy a staged reading, during which the playwright will be able to experience his or her own show being brought to life for the very first time. (more…)
Lighten Up and Brighten Up with Professional Teeth Whitening
Has it been several years since you felt truly proud of your pearly whites? If so, is it because of staining or discoloration? Many people struggle with yellowing or even greying teeth, particularly as they age. That is because your teeth’s enamel is strong and stain-resistant, but it is also porous, which means over time the foods and drinks you consume can begin to discolor the enamel. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry like professional teeth whitening makes it possible to help erase those years of staining, leaving you with a noticeably brighter and lighter smile! (more…)
Bite Movement, TMJ Disorder, and Tooth Loss
As the first and most important step to the digestion process, your teeth bite, rip, tear, and pulverize food so that your esophagus can swallow it and your stomach can digest it. Your teeth also help you enunciate properly when you speak, and healthy oral structures help uphold your appealing facial features. Aside from facial support, however, the rest of your bite’s function depends on its ability to move. Today, we look at how your bite moves, and how your jaws and teeth work together when it does. (more…)
What Does Sunlight Have to Do with Cavity Prevention?
Your oral health is comprised of a complex system of bones, teeth, muscles, joints, and soft tissue. Like a well-designed machine, your mouth requires fuel in the form of proper nutrients and minerals to operate properly – particularly, calcium, which strengthens your oral health by fortifying your jawbone and tooth enamel.
However, calcium is not the only thing your smile depends on. Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin because your body produces it when sunlight hits your skin, is vital to your oral health for a number of reasons, also, including strengthening your teeth to prevent cavities and other dental issues. (more…)
Could a Dental Crown Correct Your Smile?
Are you suffering from a dental problem, such as an untreated cavity, a painful infection, a chip, crack, or even a failing prosthetic? You may not know you have a dental problem developing, but you could have noticed symptoms like sensitivity or grey lines. Or perhaps you suffered an injury to your mouth. If so, you probably know that it is time to see the restorative dentist. But did you know that the answer could be the same, a dental crown? Dental crowns are incredibly versatile, as forms of restorative treatment. Plus, they can be both beautiful and long lasting. So if you know you need dental help, it is time to find out if a crown could be the ideal solution for you. (more…)
Coping with and Preventing Future Cavities 101
Have you foregone your usual after-dinner desserts, lately, because of dental discomfort anytime you try to enjoy something sweet? Maybe your morning cup of coffee has started coming with a side of sensitivity, ever since you noticed some dark lines along the crevices of a tooth. If so, you are exhibiting common symptoms of a dental cavity, which is caused when acidic erosion has exposed the layer of tooth beneath the enamel. This can cause sensitivity, and eventually lead to a painful infection, if left untreated. Fortunately it is possible to prevent most cavities, and if you have one now, restorative treatment might be simpler than you think. (more…)
Take Pride In Your Pearly Whites with Porcelain Veneers
Do you shy away from time with friends, because you’re worried they will only be staring at your deeply-set teeth stains? Are all your photos filled with close-mouthed grins, because you don’t want people seeing your oddly shaped front teeth, jagged edges, or gaps? If so, isn’t it time to do something about those esthetic concerns, so you can start smiling confidently? Cosmetic dentistry can help you achieve your dream smile, by addressing these and other cosmetic concerns. In fact, porcelain veneers could help enhance your smile quickly and comprehensively, leaving you with a beautiful smile you will actually be excited to show off! (more…)
Enjoy the Beauty of Nature at the Desert Botanical Garden
While spring and summer provide breathtaking views outside in Arizona, this month you can also catch some incredible landscape and floral portraits in the comfort of the climate-controlled Ottosen Gallery. “Return to the Desert: Celebrating 25 Years of Paintings by Dyana Hesson” is a retrospective by Hesson, who considers herself a Botanical Artist. Some of her most iconic oil paintings will be on display alongside new pieces at the Desert Botanical Garden through May 22, 2016. The exhibit is included with the price of general admission, which is $22 for adults 19 to 59, $20 for seniors 60 and over, $12 for students 13 to 18, and $10 for children 3 – 12. (more…)