Dental Blog
Floss the Teeth You Want to Keep!
5 out of 5 dentists recommend flossing. Why? Because any leftover food that sits in between your teeth will eventually become a bad bacteria. This bacteria can attach to hard surfaces like the enamel that covers your teeth. If the bacteria is not removed, it can multiply and grow in number until a colony forms. More bacteria of different […]
Quality brushing is important!
Though it is important to pay attention to how long you’re brushing, it’s even more important to make sure all surfaces are clean. Remember to brush using short strokes, moving back and forth against the teeth and gums, around the surface of every tooth. Use the tip of the brush to reach behind each front […]
2016 Gilbert PB Tennis Tournament Finals
The winner, Samir Iftikhar, from New Mexico, won $2,000.00 . The runner up, Chris Cooprider, from Colorado, won $1,000.00 . It was a great final match with a score of 6-4, 7-6, 6-2.
2016 Gilbert PB Tennis Tournament
Gilbert Smiles was proud to be one of the main sponsors of this year’s event. There was a great draw of players from Arizona as well as New Mexico, Colorado, California, and Nevada. The Men’s Open Division had a draw of 64 players. Next year’s event should be even bigger and better. Just in case you […]
Loose tooth
This is funny, but a loose tooth is no laughing matter!
Gilbert Smiles is a major sponsor of the 2016 Gilbert PB Tennis Tournament at Val Vista Lakes Feb 4-Feb 7
If you are a tennis fan, be sure to head over to the Val Vista Lakes Tennis Facility this weekend. The 2016 Gilbert PB Tennis Tournament has a large draw of some of the best tennis players from Arizona and surrounding states. The winner will receive a check for $2000! There is no entrance fee to […]
Sugar Shock!
Bacteria in your mouth are not picky eaters. They like sugar no matter where it comes from, and the more sugar the better. These bacteria eat the sugar and make acid byproducts which burn holes in the teeth called cavities. The best ways to avoid cavities are to reduce your sugar intake and to remove […]
Prophylactic Antibiotic Coverage (PAC)
Prophylactic Antibiotic Coverage (PAC): Do you need to premedicate with an antibiotic for a dental appointment due to a heart condition or a prosthetic joint? This is truly one of the most debated issues in dentistry today. The most current recommendations by the American Dental Association (ADA) are based upon their research and recommendations […]
Dental Tourism: Beware of the Risks
Some people decide to leave the US, often to Mexico or South America, to seek “cheaper” medical or dental treatment. But, “Buyer Beware”. There are many known and unknown risks associated with such treatment. Your healthcare should not equate to a game of “Russian Roulette”. Healthcare tourism comes with an absence of safeguards ensuring […]
MRONJ and Bisphosphonates
MRONJ (Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw) and Bisphosphonates Bisphosphonates (BPs) are a class of drugs used to prevent the loss of bone mass. Oral BPs, including Fosamax, Actonel, and Boniva, are used to help prevent and treat osteoporosis, a disease where decreased bone strength increases the risk of broken bones. Evidence shows that BPs […]
Options For Replacing A Lost Tooth
Once a tooth is lost, it is important to replace it in order to maintain esthetics, teeth positions, and proper chewing. Most people want to replace a missing upper front tooth because it is visibly missing. However, many people choose not to replace a missing back tooth because they can hide it and they are […]