Surgery may seem like an intimidating solution to dental complications. Most people dread dental surgery because it sounds painful and scary. However, dental surgeries are typically very simple procedures with a quick recovery. To set your mind at ease, the dentists at Lifetime Family Dental...
At Lifetime Family Dental we want to help you protect your teeth with the many benefits of fluoride. This naturally occurring mineral helps you maintain good oral health by strengthening your teeth and protecting them from harmful bacteria that causes tooth decay. Because of its...
Everyone gets bad breath from time to time but you can take steps to prevent bad breath and even get rid of it completely. If you suffer from chronic bad breath, or halitosis, you should inform your dentist as it may be a sign of...
This April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month and Lifetime Family Dental wants to help educate our patients and community about this common disease. Dentists are often the first to recognize the signs of oral cancer, and we’d like to bring attention to its prevention...
Root canals have a reputation for being painful and scary. However, this is a common misconception. The discomfort you experience after a root canal depends on your level of pain tolerance and how much time has passed since the procedure. What is a Root Canal? The part...
What goes best with the warmer weather and sunny days? Delicious seasonal fruits and vegetables that can give you a healthy mouth. For strong, healthy teeth, look for these spring fruits and vegetables that are rich in fiber and vitamin C. Fiber-rich Fruits and Vegetables High-fiber foods...
March 8th was International Women’s Day, a wonderful day to celebrate women and raise awareness about the many social, political, and personal challenges that women face. Women’s Hormones and Oral Health Women are affected by unique health complications, and even those that affect both men and women...
Tooth decay is ongoing damage to your teeth that can lead to cavities, abscesses, or tooth loss if left untreated. The damage itself is caused by the bacteria that lives in plaque—a sticky film that builds up on your teeth. All stages of tooth decay...
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...