How to Enjoy Halloween With Your Kids While Preventing Cavities
Tooth decay just might be the scariest part of Halloween—let’s talk about preventing cavities in children.
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How to Choose the Best Toothbrush for a Child
Taking care of your child’s oral health does not need to be complicated. Making sure they brush their teeth twice a day is the most important part of preventing cavities. But using the right kind of toothbrush is also important. Our dentists share some tips on how to pick the best toothbrush for your kid.
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Dental Infection Control: How We Keep You Safe During Your Visits
A visit to the dentist should never compromise your health. Worrying about germs is the last thing you want during a dental appointment. That is why we take dental infection control very seriously. We work hard to ensure our office is clean, our instruments are sterile, and that our practices won’t leave you with the
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What Do the Early Stages of Gum Disease Look Like?
Do your gums hurt? Do they bleed when you floss your teeth? Do your teeth ever feel sensitive or slightly loose? These are all symptoms of gum disease, and you need to take them seriously. Knowing what the early stages of gum disease look like can help you get treatment before the condition becomes irreversible.
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The Difference Between a Dental Deep Cleaning and a Regular Cleaning
Visiting your dentist for a professional cleaning twice a year helps keep your teeth and gums healthy. However, if life gets in the way and you stop making dental cleanings a priority, Dr. Whitney and the staff at Country Club Dental may suggest you get a dental deep cleaning instead. What is a dental deep
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Black Spot on Your Gums: What Does it Mean?
Everyone knows pink gums equal healthy gums. So, finding a dark or black spot on your gums can be a shock. But should you be concerned? There are many reasons why you may suddenly see discoloration on your gums. While some are harmless and may even go away on their own, others are more serious
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Bruxism (Teeth Grinding): Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
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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4 Tips to Maximize Your Dental Insurance this New Year
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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Dry Mouth and Tooth Decay
According to the American Academy of Oral Medicine, up to 65% of the population could be suffering from clinical xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth. The numbers are not known precisely because dry mouth is often not reported by those who suffer from it. There are a number of causes of dry mouth. Among them
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4 Medical Conditions that Impact Oral Health
As you would imagine, the functions of the body are all interconnected. In fact, studies show that chronic inflammation in one place can result in health effects in other parts of the body. Poor oral health has been linked to a number of diseases such as endocarditis, cardiovascular disease and pneumonia. Just as oral health
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