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Dental Care How To’s

Dental care isn’t just about visiting your dentist for your regular cleaning. It’s what you do in between times–and in between your teeth! (Little dentist joke there!) As you might guess, we are very strong advocates of regular oral care, and love to teach people–both young and old–how to take better care of their teeth. Did you know that oral care affects your heart health? Plus, when you take care of your teeth, you have greater confidence to smile, making the people around you happier too. Read on for everything you might want to know about our best dental care and oral hygiene tips.

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 [...]

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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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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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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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5 things your Phoenix cosmetic dentist should tell you

A great smile can transform how you feel about yourself; it is often the first thing you present to people you encounter. Cosmetic dentistry includes a variety of treatment options and is always evolving with new technologies. If you are thinking about improving your smile, read on for the 5 things your Phoenix cosmetic dentist should tell you: Who is Invisalign a match for? Invisalign isn’t for everybody. For more severe cases it is best to use traditional braces. But for more mild cases involving gapped teeth, overbite or underbite, Invisalign can be an ideal option. It’s important that patients [...]

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5 tips for back-to-school

In the blink of an eye the kids will be back at school, which means life will most likely be a bit busier in a few short weeks. Before getting overwhelmed with all that needs to get done to prepare, let us help with a quick checklist: 1. Schedule back-to-school dental and doctor exams July may be prime summer vacation time, but it is also a good time to schedule a trip to your dentist for a routine checkup. It can be tough to squeeze an appointment in once school is back in full swing and it is important to [...]

2018-07-23T17:02:40+00:00Tags: |
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5 Healthy Habits to Know for Men’s Health Month

June is Men’s Health Month and believe it or not, men are at higher risk across the board for oral health problems than women. Healthy teeth and gums generally mean a healthier person. Let’s close the gap. Here are 5 things men can do to improve their oral health.   Laugh and Smile More Looking tough and flexing manly muscles may earn you style points at the gym or in the office, but they are not nearly as beneficial to men’s health as laughing and smiling. Studies show laughing and smiling improve the mood, cut stress, boost the immune system [...]

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Why Your Routine Professional Cleaning Involves Teeth Scaling

What is Teeth Scaling? Do you ever wonder exactly what your dental hygienist is doing during a routine cleaning? Of course, they floss and polish your teeth as the last step but what about when they use the tool with the metal hook to scrape the bottoms of your teeth near the gum line? They also use compressed air and water to help get the job done. This process is referred to as teeth scaling, a crucial step in deep cleanings that can help prevent and treat periodontist (gum disease) by removing built-up plaque and tartar. A study by the [...]

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Why it’s important to teach childrens dental care

February is National Childrens Dental Health Month It's an important time to focus on and teach your child the necessity of good oral hygiene and childrens dental care. Maintaining a healthy mouth is vital for all ages, but is especially essential for youngsters when their mouth is vulnerable and adult teeth are coming in. In fact, more than half of children will be affected by tooth decay before the age of five, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Poor oral hygiene can also lead to future health issues and costly bills, something that can be difficult to explain [...]

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