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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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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A common complaint we get at Country Club Dental is that our patients are experiencing tooth pain and sensitivity. Whether it be a sensitivity to extreme hot or cold, a sharp pain when chewing, or a general, dull sensitivity that comes and goes throughout the day, we want our patients to be educated on what
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Rinsing your mouth with warm salt water can offer many impressive benefits. But is there a best type of salt to use for a mouth rinse? According to popularity, Himalayan pink salt is the top choice. The pink rocks are mined from the Punjab region of Pakistan and are estimated to contain as many as
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Bad habits can always creep into our dental care, especially when we are overwhelmed and anxious, as many of us are with the current health crisis. Or maybe you’ve tightened up your oral health regimen while in self-isolation to avoid the need to visit the dentist. Wherever you fall on this spectrum, this one tip
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As we are all very well aware, the situation surrounding the spread of COVID-19 is continuously changing. It is still the guidance of both the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Dental Association (ADA) that dental offices only accept emergency and urgent care patients. At Country Club Dental Flagstaff, our commitment is to
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You just invested in the smile of your dreams by getting dental veneers. Now how do you care for them in order to ensure they last as long as possible? At Country Club Dental Flagstaff, we use porcelain when constructing your cosmetic veneers. Not only does this material respond better to gum tissue, but it
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Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a condition that frequently occurs at night while sleeping. One study estimates that up to 8 percent of Americans struggle with sleep bruxism. When the teeth grind or rub together, it not only poses a threat to the health of the teeth, but it also puts an incredible amount of
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You may find yourself energized and motivated at the prospect of a new year. Or, after the hustle and bustle of the end of the year, you may be feeling a post-holiday lag. Either way, Country Club Dental Flagstaff is here to help make prioritizing your family’s dental health this year a little easier. Instead
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What is a canker sore? Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) develop as lesions in your mouth around the base of the gums, insides of the cheeks or on the tongue. They can be quite painful, but for the most part, are harmless and will disappear in a week or two. Most canker sores appear as round,
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