Puffy popcorn kernels are unprocessed grains with fiber and antioxidants that have the potential to become lodged in the gums. The texture of popped popcorn makes it awfully easy for small bits of to become lodged in the gums. Popcorn stuck in the gums can prove...
The importance of dental health habitsYour dental health status is a direct result of habit. The best thing you can do for your dental health is to follow a habitual dental health care routine. If you do not currently have a good health care routine, do not worry....
What is dental plaque?Plaque is a soft and sticky biofilm that builds up on your teeth. It contains millions of bacteria that promote changes to take place the minute you put anything in your mouth. Plaque is colorless at first, which is why it is so important to make...
Basic dental care is necessary to preserve the look, functionality and durability of your pearly whites. It is a mistake to assume brushing and flossing are all that is necessary for basic dental care. Visiting the dentist is another essential element of caring...
South Mountain Family Dental recently sponsored the All Saints Catholic Newman Center by contributing to the Auction at the Annual Newman Gala Event. The Dental Practice is proud to be a part of ASU and the City of Tempe Community. All Saints Catholic Newman Center
Tooth-colored fillings aka white fillings are by far, the most popular filling. These fillings have emerged as the top variety mainly because of their beauty. Tooth-colored fillings aka white fillings blend in perfectly with other teeth. They are not...
Dentures are quite the effective solution for tooth replacement. Also referred to as false teeth, dentures are worth your consideration if you do not have natural teeth in your mouth or if you have few natural teeth left. Today's dentures provide numerous options...
Dental crowns sometimes referred to as caps, are tooth-shaped covers positioned over teeth that are susceptible to additional decay or damage. Dental crowns are used for many different reasons. In most cases, the patient's tooth breaks or endures extensive decay. In...
South Mountain Family Dental participated in 'Challenge Day' at Desert Vista High School last week. Challenge Day is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps people learn to connect through powerful. life-changing programs in their schools, businesses,...
Partial dentures are an effective way to deal with missing teeth. They share lots of similarities with conventional dentures, but they also have some key differences. For one, partial dentures are typically locked into place when you have them in, while traditional...