If your tooth filling has become loose or it fell out, there’s no need to panic—replacing a filling is a simple procedure. Keep in mind that treating broken and missing fillings sooner rather than later will prevent complications. At Lifetime Family Dental, we can quickly...
We’ve sung the praises of xylitol on this blog before—and with good reason! Xylitol has proven to be an effective tool to improve oral health. It can strengthen your teeth and prevent decay, among numerous other benefits. At Lifetime Family Dental, our priority is to...
If you’ve browsed through any of our past blog posts, or have spent any time speaking with an experienced dentist like Dr. Norton at Lifetime Family Dental, you know how interconnected your overall health is with your oral health. So using that logic, can owning...
There are many symptoms that are present in your mouth and gums that are possible indicators of other diseases affecting your body. As it turns out, diabetes may be one of those diseases. So, can your dentist diagnose diabetes? According to some new research, your...
It's not news to anyone that a certain level of likeability or charisma in either your professional or personal life will go a long way. You may spend all day reading up on your industry or current events, but if you don't have the personality...
Still filling out your list of New Year's resolutions for 2017? Why don't you consider adding a few tooth-friendly resolutions?! After all, the condition of your smile is interconnected with your overall physical health--so you won't just be helping your mouth! In fact, only 4...
Still not sure what to do with the family this Halloween season? Even if you aren't the biggest fan of Halloween, there are still plenty of Halloween events in Gilbert and around the valley that are fun and family-oriented! From air balloon rides to adventure...
You may have read a story or two by now from The Associated Press or The New York Times about how there is no evidence to support the benefits flossing or highlighting it's absence from the United States Federal Government's Federal Dietary Guidelines. However, if...
Are you single? Are you "on the prowl" for a potential partner? If so, the following information may be of some added interest to you! According to a study by Orbit Complete for National Smile Month, your time is likely better spent focusing on the...
The team at Lifetime Family Dental make it a priority to provide a safe and comfortable environment for our patients. Unfortunately, even routine gentle dentistry treatment can cause some people extreme anxiety and fear. For some people, it may be due to a bad experience...