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National Dentist’s Day: 5 Ways Your Dentist Protects Your Health

March 6th marks National Dentist’s Day, which was created to honor and show appreciation to dentists. Let’s be honest, a visit to the dentist is not something most people look forward to. For some, the thought of going to the dentist can induce fear and anxiety, resulting in avoidance. To help overcome those fears and remind us why we need to show a little love on National Dentist’s Day, here are the five ways the dentist helps protect our health:  1. Detecting disease: Your mouth can say a lot about your overall health. Although you may be going in for a [...]

2018-05-02T14:42:52+00:00Tags: |
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5 Simple Ways to Love Your Heart & Teeth: American Heart Month

American Heart Month is upon us and reminding us to practice healthy heart habits. Now, you may be asking, “What does heart health have to do with oral care?” Surprisingly, a lot more than you may think. Here are five simple things you can do to  help keep your heart (and teeth) happy and healthy: Brush, floss, and take care of those pearly whites: As unbelievable as it may be, there is a strong connection between gum disease and heart disease. The germs and bacteria from gum disease can travel into your blood stream, which can then reach the heart [...]

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National Children’s Dental Month: 6 Tips to Improve Your Child’s Oral Health

February marks National Children’s Dental Month, which is dedicated to bringing together hundreds of dedicated dental professionals and educating the public on the importance of children’s oral health. Here are six easy tips to help your child develop good habits at an early age: 1. Eat healthy snacks to fight off acids: Did you know that in prehistoric times, children did not get cavities because they did not have sugar in their diet? Although cutting out sugar completely is a little unrealistic in today’s times, providing children with health foods with high protein in replacement of sugary snacks could drastically [...]

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Common Dental Procedures Explained

Many patients are intimidated and overwhelmed when visiting their dentist for dental procedures. However, by brushing up on your knowledge of common dental treatments and their uses, you can help alleviate any dental phobia you may have. Here is what you should know about the most common preventative dental procedures and basic treatments: Preventative dental procedures Regular dental examinations: During dental examinations, your dentist or hygienist will examine your teeth for irregularities and look for anything that could become a problem down the road. They will evaluate the your overall oral health and hygiene and check for the risk of [...]

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5 Things to Ask to Find the Best Dental Insurance

It is no mystery that dental insurance, like most health insurance policies, can be extremely confusing. As you read through information and try to evaluate your options, you will undoubtedly have questions. What does dental insurance typically cover? How do plans differ? Do I really need dental insurance? In this blog post, you will learn five important dental insurance facts that will assist you in making the most informed decision. The goal here is to gain a better understanding about dental insurance, to allow you to make the best decision for protecting your oral health. 1. How does dental insurance [...]

2018-10-02T23:49:06+00:00Tags: |
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5 things to do to improve oral health in 2018

At Artistic Dental, we hope that one of your New Year’s resolutions is to improve oral health in 2018. Making the commitment is the first step to incorporating healthier habits into your daily life, but we realize it can tough to stick with it. To help you succeed this year, we’ve put together a list of five things you can do to get on track and improve oral health in 2018: Resist your guilty pleasures: We all know that cutting out sugar from your diet is a good idea for weight loss. But, did you know that cutting out sugar [...]

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Artistic Dental: Getting High Marks as Phoenix AZ Dentist

Dr. Dougherty is a highly respected Phoenix AZ dentist that has been helping patients for more than two decades. When he opened the doors to Artistic Dental in 2000, he was committed to providing comprehensive dental care, taking an integrative approach in treating patients from children to seniors. Over the past 17 years, Artistic Dental has created a family environment where patients feel confident that they are receiving the best care from a trusted Phoenix AZ dentist. There are 3 main components that Artistic Dental attributes to their success: Patient comfort: The staff at Artistic Dental understands that patients can [...]

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Tips for Finding Phoenix Orthodontics Experts

According to the Medical Dictionary, orthodontics can be defined as: The dental specialty concerned with the correction of irregularities of tooth placement and in the relationship of the upper teeth to the lower (occlusion). People of all ages may need orthodontics for a variety of reasons to create or maintain aligned and healthy teeth. With so many options, the task of choosing an orthodontist can seem overwhelming. Here are some tips for finding Phoenix orthodontics experts: Research The first step in the process should be to research orthodontics in your area. For example, when you search Phoenix Orthodontics online you [...]

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Staff Picks: Lunch Spots in the Biltmore Area

Artistic Dental is conveniently located, just south of Camelback Road and west of 24th Street. We are fortunate to have our office in the Biltmore area surrounded by some of the best shopping and restaurants. As a locally owned dental practice, we especially like to support the locally owned restaurants in the area. While there are many to choose from, here is a list of our staff’s favorites: 5 favorite Biltmore area lunch spots: Grassroots Kitchen & Tap: This family-owned restaurant opened its second location in our neighborhood in 2014 (lucky for us!) Lunch and dinner is served daily. The [...]

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National Dental Hygiene Month: The Truth About Hygiene Tips

To celebrate the work of dental hygienists and to help raise awareness on the importance of good oral health, the American Dental Association has named October National Dental Hygiene Month. Your oral health can be an indicator of your overall health, so it is important to maintain it. The internet is full of dental hygiene “tips and tricks” about brushing, whitening, flossing, etc. But how do you know what is true and what isn’t? In this blog, we will be investigating these claims and answering some of the most frequent questions with our professional advice to keep your mouth healthy [...]

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