Have you suffered a fairly recent blow to the face? Perhaps it was something with seemingly minor repercussions. Several days later, however, you may have a toothache and wonder why. It could be connected to the blow. You see, sometimes a blow to the face can affect the internal structures of the tooth – the pulp or socket, for example... read more »
We’ve all heard it: brushing your teeth for two minutes, twice a day and flossing once a day are foundational guidelines for oral health. But have you ever stopped to wonder who makes these guidelines?  The American Dental Association provides a number of guidelines and recommendations for daily life to help you maintain the health of your mouth. Not all... read more »
Some dental restorations, such as a dental bridge or dental crown, call for protecting an anchoring abutment with a temporary crown. This is a hard plastic cap that your dentist secures in place while you wait for the corresponding dental work to be produced at AZ Dental’s dental lab. It’s important to keep in mind that the temporary crown will... read more »
Each of your teeth is anchored into your mouth by the root structure and a series of tough periodontal ligaments. This is meant to give your teeth the basic integrity needed to handle biting, chewing, and grinding food. Unfortunately, there are some instances when a hard blow to the face, from a sports injury or hard fall can carry enough... read more »
With all the terrific tooth restoration procedures available in our modern dental industry, it can be hard to choose which one will work best for you. Your oral health needs should help determine the treatment you need, depending on the health of your teeth and the desires you have for them. Several options for tooth restoration treatments include dental crowns,... read more »
Do you think you know all there is to know about your smile? If so, our dentists are excited to challenge your knowledge! Our dental team at AZ Dental encourages you to take this smile quiz and see how much you really know. Good luck! Question No. 1: Does eating an orange everyday prevent tooth decay? A. Yes B. No... read more »
Dental veneers are tooth restoration procedures designed to improve your oral health’s aesthetics of your smile. Have you ever wondered what the benefits of dental veneers are? Listed below are some of the key elements: - Various spacing malocclusions including large gaps between teeth can often be corrected with dental veneers. - A single dental veneer can last over a... read more »
Who doesn’t love the feeling of fresh breath? You can keep your mouth healthy and your breath pleasant by implanting the following five habits into your oral health routine. Mouth-washing. Though mouthwash is only a temporary solution, it can destroy bacteria and mask your breath. Because the effects of mouthwash aren’t permanent, you’ll have to deeply clean your mouth if... read more »
Minor orthodontic imperfections in the alignment of your teeth that go unaddressed can gradually cause two of your teeth to excessively rub together at an unhealthy angle. When this happens the surface of one of the teeth can start to wear away. This process of enamel attrition can lead to a host of other problems. In time it could expose... read more »
Here at AZ Dental, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles. Each... read more »