How Smoking Affects Your Oral Health
JANUARY 11, 2022While it doesn’t always make the news reports as much as other areas of the body, how smoking affects your teeth is something you need to consider if you smoke. Most everyone realizes smoking harms your health, particularly regarding heart and lung diseases, but many probably don’t know the habit can be a significant contributor to dental problems as well. Here at Yuma Dental in Yuma, Arizona, we want you to...
The Importance of Flossing: Why You Should Floss Every Day
FEBRUARY 28, 2021Without a doubt, one of the first questions your dentist will ask during your regular checkup (or hopefully not during an emergency visit) is, “do you floss regularly?” You should...
Denture Care: How to Wear, Clean & Store Your Dentures
FEBRUARY 26, 2021Maybe you have missing teeth or are finding it difficult to chew. You may already have dentures or be considering getting dentures in Yuma, AZ. Dentures can fill in the...
Gum Disease Symptoms – And How You Can Prevent Them
FEBRUARY 16, 2021If your dental care provider told you that you have periodontal (gum) disease, you’re not alone. Nearly half of all adults in the United States currently have periodontitis. Incidents range in degree from...
