If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In…
General dentistry
Wildflower Dental Treats Canker Sores, Lesions, And Fever Blisters
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ, one of the most common complaints our dentist hears is problems with mouth sores. There are many different kinds of oral lesions which can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical intervention. Though not contagious, the…
Wildflower Dental Has A Solution For Dental Anxiety
Some people have severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment. With sedation dentistry from Wildflower Dental in Sun City, it is possible for people coping with dental anxiety, and even phobia, to get the treatment they need. Sedation dentistry is effective for people with any of the following issues: Strong gag reflex Fear of needles Sensitive…
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic
There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: Panic. Make a beeline for Wildflower Dental in Sun City, where emergency dentistry is one of our services. At Wildflower Dental we can fix a chipped tooth in a jiffy by determining the right solution and expertly preforming the procedure. Decay, missing teeth, braces, even…
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This message from the dentist at Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ is for those who suffer from severe headaches. Have you tried painkillers, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, food allergies, spine alignment, or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is…
7 Surprising Causes Of Bad Breath
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This post from Wildflower Dental in Sun Ciy AZ concerns a sensitive subject: bad breath. People who have chronic bad breath understand the embarrassment and frustration associated with this malady. There are several possible causes, some that are often overlooked: Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures Gum disease Food particles on…
Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Attention dental patients: brushing twice daily may help decrease your risk of heart disease. At Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ, we think that may be one of the best reasons to really put your heart into maintaining your dental health. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link…
Smart Brushing Beats Aggressive Brushing
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This post from Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ is about that most basic of dental health practices, brushing your teeth. Most men and women brush their teeth (at least we hope so). But many brush incorrectly without realizing their dental hygiene practices may be contributing to oral problems. They may pride themselves on their…
Making Life Sweet?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at name of practice Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ, we want to remind you what it is that sugar can do to your teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth…
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ, we know that a mouth examination can reveal issues in other parts of the body. Because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw, dentists often refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter issues such as…
