Getting a tooth permanently pulled is not an ideal situation, but sometimes it can’t be avoided. The first tooth extraction many people experience is having their wisdom teeth taken out. Other reasons for an adult tooth extraction can include a crowded mouth, decay, infection, periodontal disease or a complicated fracture. At Country Club Dental Flagstaff,
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How do you kill bacteria in your mouth that cause bad breath? A case of bad breath can be mortifying, especially when it’s chronic. But bad breath, also known as halitosis is extremely common. The reality is, everyone suffers from bad breath at some point in the day. This is simply because the environment in
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. And as a family dental practice in Flagstaff, Country Club Dental wants to remind you to schedule your bi-annual dental checkups, which can help in the early detection of oral cancer. Understanding oral cancer and its risk factors can help in limiting its development and in early detection. First,
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March 20th was the first official day of spring. And while it might still be a little chilly here in Flagstaff, things are slowly beginning to thaw, and the beauty of spring is soon to bloom. Along with the flowers and warmer weather, synonymous with spring is the idea of cleaning! We’ve been hibernating for
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Dry mouth is a condition that impacts the salivary glands in your mouth and results in a decrease of saliva production. Saliva is an integral part of the digestion process and serves as the first step in breaking down food particles. If you suffer from dry mouth, common everyday activities such as eating and talking
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In our last post we addressed recently emerging opinions that challenge the effectiveness and necessity of flossing. But is there a right way to floss your teeth? You’ve come to the right place to find the answer! As a family dental practice in Flagstaff, at Country Club Dental we stress the importance of flossing—starting at
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Recent discussions in the news media suggest that flossing has not been proven as an effective part of preventative dental care. We’d like to weigh in on the debate! First, just because there is not a plethora of evidence on the subject does not mean you should abandon your habit of flossing. Secondly, our team
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One of the biggest dangers to our dental health is sugar. And it’s not just all that added sugar which overly sweetens our modern day foods, but any food that breaks down into glucose, including carbohydrates. That’s why keeping our processed and non-nutritive sugar intake at a minimum and implementing a good oral health care
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I think you might already know where we’re going with this question. As a general dental practice in Flagstaff Arizona, our answer at Country Club Dental is a resounding yes! But why? You may brush after every meal and floss each day. But there is a little gremlin called tartar that has a way of
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When we think about our oral health, the first thing that probably comes to mind is our teeth. And while our pearly whites are a huge part of feeling confident about our smile, our gum health is equally important! Your local dentist in Flagstaff, Dr. Paul Whitney, and his incredible team at Country Club Dental,
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