-
Recent Posts
Archives
- November 2015
- June 2015
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- May 2014
- November 2013
- August 2013
- May 2013
- March 2013
- January 2013
- September 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
Categories
- Beauty
- Better Health
- Better Image
- Bleaching
- Brightening Smile
- Children's Dental Health
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Crowns
- Dentist
- Diet
- Empowerment
- Exercise
- Health
- Heart Disease
- Inflammation
- Local Community
- Mental/Spiritual Health
- Oral Cancer
- Periodontal Disease
- Sensitive Teeth
- Stress
- Teamwork
- Teeth
- Teething
- Tetracycline Stained Teeth
- Uncategorized
- Whitening
Meta
Tag Archives: Periodontal disease
Dental Dilemmas: Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Does your mouth feel drier than the Arizona desert? There are different things that may be contributing to this problem: Medications, such as those used to treat anxiety or depression, pain medications, antihistamines, decongestants, and those used to treat incontinence … Continue reading
Posted in Better Health, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentist, Diet, Health, Periodontal Disease, Stress, Teeth
Tagged brushing, Caring for your teeth, Dental treatments, Dentist, Diet, fluoride, Habits, Health, Inflammation, Periodontal disease, smoking, Stress, Teeth, Wellness
Leave a comment
Periodontal Basics (or Why Brushing and Flossing are so important!)
So your dentist tells you that you have gingivitis, or worse yet, that you have bleeding pockets. What does that mean and what can you do about it? Bleeding or inflammation in any part of your body is not good. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Bad breath, Dentistry, Flossing, Gingivitis, Inflammation, Periodontal disease, Plaque, Teeth, Toothbrush
Leave a comment
Why Diabetics Need Good Oral Health: Desert Ridge Smiles
Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which insulin is not regulating glucose properly. It is one of the most common chronic illnesses, according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), and as of January 2011, 26 million Americans have diabetes and … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Better Health, Children's Dental Health, Dentist, Diet, Exercise, Heart Disease, Inflammation, Periodontal Disease, Stress, Teeth
Tagged brushing, Caring for your teeth, children, Dental treatments, Dentist, Diet, Exercise, goals, Habits, Health, Heart Disease, Inflammation, Oral/systemic link, Periodontal disease, smoking, Teeth, Wellness
Leave a comment
Are Dental X-rays Safe?
You may have read the report linking dental x-rays to brain tumors, and may be concerned about your exposure to x-rays in the dental office. We understand your concerns at Desert Ridge Smiles, and want to decipher this study for you. … Continue reading
Posted in Better Health, Children's Dental Health, Dentist, Mental/Spiritual Health, Periodontal Disease, Stress, Teeth
Tagged Brain Tumors, Caring for your teeth, Dental, Dental Health, Dental treatments, Dentist, Habits, Health, Oral Health, Oral/systemic link, Overall Health, Periodontal disease, Radiation, Teeth, Wellness, X-rays
Leave a comment
What is a Dental Emergency?
What would prompt you to call a dental office for an emergency visit? There are a number of indications where a call to the dentist would be recommended: Fracture of a tooth or crown Crown loose or off completely Pain … Continue reading
Your Comprehensive Dental Exam at the New Family Dentist: What should you expect?
With the ever increasing links between dental health and over-all health, your oral examinations may be more extensive than they were in the past. Be sure to bring a list of the prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications that you take … Continue reading
It’s the Inflammation, baby!
My instructor for aerobics class in the 80’s used to always say, “Exercise! It’s your life insurance policy!” I have made exercise a part of my life because it makes me feel good, look good, and makes my body function … Continue reading
Posted in Better Health, Dentist, Diet, Exercise, Heart Disease, Inflammation, Periodontal Disease, Stress, Teeth
Tagged Dentist, Diet, Exercise, Heart Disease, Inflammation, Periodontal disease, Stress
2 Comments
