Cottonwood Dental Group Blogs
At Cottonwood Dental Group, we aim to not only provide excellent, comprehensive dental services, but also to educate our patients about proper dental care. We want to help you by giving you the information that you need to maintain the health and beauty of your teeth. Read our blog posts today.
Dry Mouth – Why Is It So Bad For Your teeth?
Dry mouth commonly referred to as xerostomia is a chronic condition that affects a large portion of the population. What are the common causes of dry mouth? Taking prescription medication including multiple prescription medications Chemotherapy or Radiation for cancer treatment. Conditions such as Sjogren’s Syndrome, Diabetes, Lupus, or Cerebral Palsy Obstruction or blockage of a
Help Kids Build Confidence in Going to the Dentist
Going to the dentist can be intimidating, especially for little kids! Most adults don’t love having their regular dental checkups, and kids are no different. Fortunately, we take pride in our ability to provide the best care possible for our youngest clients. Building confidence in visiting the dentist starts at home. We do our best to make
Best Practices for Maintaining a Healthy Smile
Are your teeth well-kept? If you are struggling to keep healthy teeth or just have put no effort into your oral hygiene at all, it is never too late to start! There are some steps you can take to go above and beyond to have a perfectly straight and white smile, but there are some
Summertime Treats And How They Affect Your Teeth
Summer brings so many fun experiences and opportunities to build memories! While it is generally understood that the sense of smell is the strongest sense tied to memory, food is right up there with neurological connections to happy times. It’s hard for many of us to remember childhood summers without running through the neighborhood smelling
Do You Need a Dental Crown?
You do your best to protect the health of your teeth at all times. You brush, you floss and you visit your dentist every six months like clockwork. Unfortunately, accidents and mishaps can happen—and you might one day hear the word “crown” from the dentist. If you do, have no fear! Our trusted and knowledgeable team
Learn How to Take Better Care of Your Smile
Our team at Cottonwood Dental thinks that oral health just isn’t talked about enough. While everyone knows to brush their teeth and floss, are we all really taking the time to take care of our oral health? We should be, especially since our smile is an important feature! This month, the Cottonwood Dental team wants
