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Should I Be Using Mouthwash?

Should I Be Using Mouthwash?

We all know the importance of brushing and flossing twice a day, but you may not have thought about the importance of using mouthwash as part of your oral care routine. Of course, it works well as an instant breath freshener, but your oral rinse could be doing more...
Cavities in between teeth

Cavities in between teeth

When we visited the dentist as children, we were always rewarded for a cavity-free mouth, or were urged about the importance of brushing and flossing if our mouths were not so cavity-free. That urging came because especially when we’re kids, our mouths are full of...
What to do About Sensitive Teeth

What to do About Sensitive Teeth

Tooth sensitivity can be a jarring experience and can affect one or several teeth out of nowhere.  It’s the most common when you eat or drink something hot, cold, sweet or sour, and even a quick spurt of cold air can set it off.  The pain can be sharp and jab deep...
Taking care of your dog’s teeth

Taking care of your dog’s teeth

Your Mesa family dentist has the training and expertise to take care of the needs of every member of your family.  Today, we’re giving you some tips on how to care for the more furry members of your family, too. Taking these steps will make brushing a lot easier for...
How to floss when you hate to floss

How to floss when you hate to floss

Since we were young, we’ve all been warned of the dangers of not flossing. We’ve been told horror stories of the consequences of not flossing and and we all know the dangers of tooth decay, but why do so many of us still have trouble with adopting this all-important...