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The Benefits of Brushing and Other Things That Will Make You Smile

If a beautiful smile and minty-fresh breath are not incentive enough to get you brushing and flossing daily, consider a few eye-opening facts. We know we don't need to tell you that good oral hygiene wards off harmful bacteria and microbes that may cause tooth decay, bleeding gums and oral infections. But you may not realize: 80 percent of the U.S. population has some form of gum disease.** 78 percent of Americans have had at least one cavity by age 17.** Good oral hygiene can reduce risk factors relating to diabetes, cancer and heart disease.*** Gum disease and dental [...]

2018-10-11T23:04:35+00:00
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Advice on keeping clean and healthy teeth without dental insurance

More and more families are finding themselves without dental insurance. The good news is there are some simple steps you can take to help protect your teeth and your bank account. Ignoring dental care can end up being very expensive and dangerous to your overall health. For those without dental insurance, keep this advice in mind. Original post from Expert Beacon Do Brush and floss your teeth daily Think about what you are eating and drinking Visit your dentist twice a year Ask if you can skip the x-ray Negotiate a payment plan or fees [...]

2019-01-10T19:35:41+00:00
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Q & A with Dr. Adhikari

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Prabidhi Adhikari is now full-time at Artistic Dental, alongside Dr. Dougherty. Here is a Q & A so you can get to know Dr. Adhikari a little bit better: Where did you go to school? I completed my undergrad at Arizona State, then for dental school I attended NYU and I did my residency at UCLA. What inspired you to choose to become a dentist? I wanted to become a dentist because I like helping people and enjoy being able to use my clinical and artistic abilities to create healthy smiles. What is the most [...]

2018-07-05T18:41:48+00:00
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Artistic Dental Recently Appeared in Camelback Corridor

How to maintain that winning smile when you don’t have dental insurance By John Dougherty D.D.S, MAGD You find out your insurance plan has changed and dental coverage is cut. What are you to do? Ignoring dental care can end up being expensive, as well as dangerous to overall health.  The good news is there are some preventive steps you can take to help protect your teeth and your bank account. Keep up daily care Brushing your teeth three times a day and flossing once a day is your best line of defense. Daily care will help prevent tooth decay, [...]

2018-10-03T23:18:33+00:00
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Dental Health Month

Did you know that February is Dental Health Month? In honor of the occasion, we wanted to share some simple steps you can take that will make a big difference in helping to protect your smile and your health year round. Brush and floss your teeth daily To keep your teeth clean and healthy, brush at least twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. If you are really good, brush three times a day, after each meal.  Brushing and flossing are easy ways for you to prevent tooth decay, keep your gums healthy and help keep your teeth clean and white. [...]

2018-10-03T23:12:02+00:00
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