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...
As most of us are aware, we are in the middle of a worldwide viral epidemic. At Lifetime Family Dental in Gilbert, we are following recommended guidelines for dental clinics. We also need to address a few points with you so that any potential exposure...
At Lifetime Family Dental in Gilbert, we are serious about oral health—not just when problems arise, though. We are especially concerned about oral disease prevention, whether it’s dental caries or gum disease, or something worse. Good overall health begins in the mouth with diet and...
Every year we do it again: resolve to better our lives with new patterns of behavior. New Year’s resolutions have become somewhat of a joke in our culture, but at Lifetime Family Dental in Gilbert, we believe that new habits really can make our lives...
Lifetime Family Dental in Gilbert is a family dental practice. Our patients come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. We emphasize starting good oral hygiene habits early in life. But we also are aware that seniors need as much, and often more, attention than children....
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...
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,...