Judging by all the ads on television for mouthwash, you might think that bad breath is an epidemic affecting most of the population. And you would be right! Studies show that 50%-65% of people have halitosis (bad breath) at some point in their lives. At...
When we think of dental floss (and we often do at Lifetime Family Dental), our first mental picture is cleaning between our teeth and down to the gums. But that’s not the only picture that comes to mind. Dental floss is great to carry in...
When the weather is hot and dry like it is in the Arizona summer, do you reach for a soft drink, a sport’s drink, or water to satisfy your thirst? If you answered yes to either of the first two, you might have a sugar...
Did you know that more than 3 million people in the US have dental implants? About 500,000 more get them every year. We all know missing teeth are not good for your health. They affect the way you eat and your confidence to smile. Until...
While most of us are aware of the long term benefits of daily brushing and flossing our teeth, sometimes we overlook the need to keep our gums healthy. Gum disease is serious. It can lead to tooth decay, tooth loss, and jaw bone degeneration. Thankfully,...