If you have been experiencing heightened sensitivity lately, it could be due to a dental cavity. Cavities are the most common form of dental problems. In fact, as many as 90 percent of adults will struggle with decay, like cavities, in their lifetimes. Fortunately, the treatment requires to cope with a cavity is often minimally invasive and even cosmetically beneficial. That is because modern dental fillings can be made to carefully protect teeth, while still creating a seamless restoration that people won’t easily recognize. So, if you’re tired of dealing with discomfort when trying to enjoy your meals and beverages, it is time to talk to your restorative dentist about how a filling could help get you back to smiling, and chewing, comfortably again! (more…)
Can You Keep Your Smile Healthy Through Preventive Care?
Have you started to wonder if it is actually possible to prevent dental cavities and other common oral health issues? For those that have suffered many dental troubles in the past, it can be troubling and even disheartening to face yet another dental problem. Yet it is possible to keep your smile healthy. It just takes a combination of great care, at-home, and regular dental visits. If you want to enjoy great oral health, heed your dentist’s advice about how to best protect your precious smile! (more…)
Enjoy Fresh Produce and Fun at the St. Philip’s Farmer’s Market
Not everyone gets excited about going to the market. After all, grocery shopping can certainly feel like the chore it is, but it doesn’t have to! If you’re looking to add some entertainment value to your next veggie run, why not grab your reusable shopping bags and head out to FoodinRoot St. Philip’s Farmer’s Market, which takes place from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, every Saturday and Sunday? Not only can you grab incredibly fresh produce and prepared food items, there will also be arts and crafts for sale, along with live music to catch! It’s a great way to make what could be yet another boring grocery run, into a lovely afternoon of entertainment instead. (more…)
When Is Periodontal Therapy Necessary?
Have you noticed your gums bleeding when you floss? If so, it might make you want to stop flossing. Unfortunately, that won’t solve the problem. In fact, it could make the situation much worse. You see, bleeding is one common symptom of gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease. Fortunately, there is restorative treatment that can help reverse the effects of gingivitis. Periodontal therapy is one way a dentist might be able to help restore your oral health!
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Could Cosmetic Dentistry Give You a Dazzling Smile? Part Two
Are you tired of feeling insecure because of your smile? Have you actually spent years trying to hide your smile, because of deep staining, spaces between your teeth, or even disproportionately-shaped teeth? There is no reason to settle, where your smile is concerned, when cosmetic dentistry can help give you pearly whites you’ll feel proud showing off. From bonding to veneers, and even complete smile makeovers, summer is a great time to talk to your cosmetic dentist about how you could finally address your imperfections and give you a more beautiful smile! (more…)
Could Cosmetic Dentistry Give You a Dazzling Smile? Part One
Have you grown embarrassed because of imperfections in your smile? Do you find yourself dreaming about a more dazzling smile? You may have hesitated, in the past, to speak with a cosmetic dentist, for fear that all smile-enhancing treatments will be invasive, expensive or otherwise impractical for you. Fortunately, there are actually a wide range of cosmetic dental treatments, designed to fit most every budget, while addressing a host of imperfections. So if you are ready to stop feeling insecure about your smile, and to instead take steps closer to your dream smile, make this summer the chance to schedule an appointment with a cosmetic dentist! (more…)
Does Your Smile Need a Restorative Dental Crown?
Dental trauma is just one of many reasons you might need restorative dentistry. Cavities are another common issue that can create a need for a restoration. Infections also require prompt restorative treatment, both to eliminate any discomfort or pain you are experiencing, but also to prevent the infection from spreading. Even chips and cracks, which might initially seem cosmetic, can actually create health risks for your smile, as well. Fortunately, dental crowns are a wonderful way to deal with many dental problems in a way that restores the smile both functionally and beautifully. So if you suspect you could be in need of restorative dentistry, learn more about the many benefits of choosing a dental crown. (more…)
Celebrate the Park Service’s Anniversary with a Lovely Tribute
Do you love nature, and take any chance you can to explore the great outdoors? If so, you won’t want to miss a chance to celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th Anniversary, this summer. Throughout July, the Joel D. Valdez Main Library will be hosting a special art collaboration in honor of the service’s anniversary, which will actually take place on August 25, 2016. The exhibit includes fiber art by southern Arizona students, which have been created to honor the remarkable landscapes, wildlife and other beauty of Saguaro National Park, here in southern Arizona. This event is being sponsored by the nonprofit organization, Friends of Saguaro National Park, and you can catch it for free, during the library’s normal business hours. (more…)
5 Simple Ways to Care for Your Smile: Part Two
If you want to enjoy your summer to its fullest, while still heading into autumn with great oral health, it is important to care for your smile, even as you embark on summer adventures and find ways to help beat the heat. Tempting as it can be, during the relaxed days of summer, to overlook your routine dental hygiene or to deviate from a normally healthy diet, if you really care about your oral health, keep these preventive dental tips in mind. That way you can maintain the one asset that never goes out of style or season, a great and healthy smile! (more…)
Wondering What to Do with the Kids? Check out Family Storytime in Tucson
Have you been looking for a fun, family-friendly event you and your kids can enjoy this summer? Better yet, would you be interested in an activity that will help you beat the heat without breaking the bank? If so, you won’t want to miss out on the Woods Memorial Public Library’s Family Storytime, which will take place from 11 a.m. to 11:45, each Saturday in July. In addition to a story that will be read together, there will also be other activities during each event, such as a craft project, music time, a puppet show or some other kid-friendly fun! (more…)