One of the most common questions we get at Country Club Dental is, “are electric toothbrushes better than manual ones?” We can confidently say, yes! Think about it: you use a toothbrush twice a day, which means the toothbrush you use is an important tool. When selecting a toothbrush, you want to look for qualities
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When it comes to maintaining good oral health, the things you eat and drink can play a significant role. You likely already understand the necessity of brushing, flossing, and regular dnetal checkups for preventing dental disease. But did you know that adding green tea to your diet can have extra benefits for your dental health?
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How does diabetes affect oral health? The short answer is that diabetes can wreak havoc on your oral health. The longer answer? If you have diabetes, you are up to four times more likely to develop oral health issues. Why? Because diabetes is characterized by high levels of blood sugar in the blood, caused either
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A root canal is a routine, non-surgical dental procedure that isn’t as scary as it sounds. When a tooth has a deep cavity or develops a crack or break, bacteria can infiltrate the pulp tissue deep inside and cause an infection. The goal of a root canal procedure is to effectively clean out the infection
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Despite the fact that tooth enamel is stronger than bone, chipped teeth are a common dental problem. Oral trauma, chewing on hard foods or objects, teeth grinding, and using your teeth to tear open packages can all cause chips and cracks of all sizes. As you get older, you may notice small chips in your
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Nearly half of all adults suffer from some form of gum disease. Although there are a number of factors that contribute to gum disease, the number one factor is poor or insufficient oral hygiene. At Country Club Dental Flagstaff, we highly encourage our patients to take preventative precautions to avoid oral health issues, rather than
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September was National Gum Care Month and it’s a great time to highlight the importance of gum health. According to the CDC, nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease. Gum disease (periodontal disease) is a broad term referring to the bacterial infection of periodontal tissues, which include the gingiva, cementum, alveolar
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Are there alkaline foods that are good for dental health? Your diet affects a lot more than just your digestive health. What you eat also plays a crucial role in the health of your teeth and gums. In our last blog, we discussed the importance of the pH level of your saliva. High acidity leads
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Maintaining good oral health is about more than just brushing and flossing every day. While a good daily oral hygiene regimen and bi-annual teeth cleanings are the essential foundations of dental health, the buck doesn’t stop there. The foods you eat and your stress levels (as well as other factors), can all have either a
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This back-to-school season is unlike any other. Although our kids won’t be in a classroom (for at least some of the year), they are returning to online and distance learning. Regardless of the location, we need to ensure our kids are staying healthy as they go back to school. In some ways, learning from home
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