Help improve a child’s life by having your teeth whitened. Sound easy? That’s because it is. The 16th annual Smiles For Life Campaign begins today, which means dental patients nationwide can brighten a child’s future just by visiting one of the 5 locations of Harris Dental. The campaign runs from March through June, and 100% […]
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Reduce Tooth Erosion and Restore Enamel
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If there is a strongest substance in our body – tooth enamel it is. Not only does it keep our teeth look glisteningly white, the hard layer protects the teeth in more ways than one. But, the enamel can erodes, and teeth become sensitive and exposed to infections and other issues. Thinning, or erosion of […]
Read MoreHow Cheese Can Aid in Cavity Prevention
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It is well known that dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese offer many benefits to strengthening bones and overall health, but a recent study has found that cheese can be very beneficial toward preventing cavities. Many people know that the oral bacteria which form plaque are the root cause of tooth decay, so […]
Read MorePeriodontitis & Peri-Implantitis – What’s the Difference?
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There are some dental problems that are common and affect the majority of people around us. While it can be attributed to bad oral habits, there can be other related reasons as well that could be the cause of dental problems. In addition, there are periodontal problems that are commonly seen. Periodontitis 101 Periodontitis is […]
Read MoreHow Sleep Apnea is Linked to Dentistry
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Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders, and it is caused by irregular breathing patterns during the course of one’s night time sleep cycle. Given that the REM stage is the most crucial for physical and mental recovery and that the frequent episodes (some patients experience multiple each night) of sleep apnea […]
Read MoreTips for Parents When Bringing Children to the Dentist
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What is it about the dentist’s office that strikes fear into the heart of children? Ok, this may be a stretch, but I certainly remember never wanting to go when I was a kid. Perhaps it was the thought of all those metal trinkets and tools that made me feel uncertain, and not knowing what […]
Read MoreUneven Gums and the Benefits of Contouring
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A smile makes your day. However a smile is made of things like even gums and the perfect set of teeth. Dental problems could effect your ability to smile thereby making you more self-conscious. One of the problems is that of uneven gums. How Receding and Uneven Gums Happens Uneven or receding gums is a […]
Read MoreTypes of Sedation Dentistry
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Sedation dentistry had brought about a revolution in the field of dental sciences. It is a boon for treating those with a phobia of going to the dentist and for that matter getting a procedure done. Although any or most of the procedures are conducted with the help of local anesthesia, people tend to get […]
Read MoreHow to Stay Healthy This Fall Season
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Most of the people who live in the Phoenix area look forward to the transition from the hot summer to the pleasant fall season when the temperatures are great for outdoor activities. Unfortunately, fall is also the beginning of the time of year when bacteria and viruses thrive. Try following these six tips to help […]
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