Pregnancy is a beautiful time for a mother. It’s a period devoted to caring for your baby and for yourself. However, as any mother knows, pregnancy creates a lot of hormonal changes, which can cause various issues to appear. Believe it or not, oral issues...
If you’ve ever suffered from a tooth abscess, you know how painful it can be! But the good news is that they’re both common and treatable. Our team at Lifetime Family Dental in Gilbert is here for you when painful issues like these arise. Here’s...
As many as 1 in 8 Americans have sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity isn’t a naturally occurring issue; rather, it’s usually a sign that something needs attention. At Lifetime Family Dental in Gilbert, we understand how uncomfortable tooth sensitivity can be. Keep reading to learn what...
Most oral health issues are caused by a buildup of harmful bacteria. Killing bacteria before it can build up and cause problems is the best defense when it comes to a healthy mouth. At Lifetime Family Dental, we are here to treat, educate, and help...
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...
Most of us are aware that stress can cause health issues in the body, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. But did you know that stress has a profoundly negative effect on your oral health as well? Our team at Lifetime Family Dental...
If you’ve experienced the pain and nuisance of a canker sore, you’re far from alone. About one in five people get them on a regular basis. At Lifetime Family Dental, we can attest that they most frequently appear in teens, young adults and women, but—anyone...
Patients of Lifetime Family Dental will sometimes come in with questions or complaints concerning dry mouth, or xerostomia, a condition which occurs in about 10% of the population. It is most common among the elderly, likely due to the fact that many elderly people are...
At Lifetime Family Dental in Gilbert, we work to keep your mouth disease-free. The worst thing you can do for your teeth is to consume sugar. We all know the dangers of sugar consumption, and we have said it before, but it bears repeating—sugar can...
As you know, Lifetime Family Dental in Gilbert is big on oral hygiene. But did you know that one of the basic practices of good oral hygiene that many people overlook is the need to clean our tongues? Along with brushing and flossing, this should...