Have you been prescribed medications by your doctor for a certain medical condition? Do you take vitamins or herbal supplements? If so, whether prescribed or over-the-counter, you should give that information to your dentist. The reason being that drugs, vitamins, and herbs can have side-effects and interactions that can seriously affect your oral health: Dry Mouth - Arguably, the top... read more »

Although thumb sucking is generally seen as a common routine that children have, it can be a serious problem, and lead to severe oral health defects, including misalignments and slow growth of the permanent teeth. Thumb sucking can also cause malocclusions and other spacing issues that arise from the constant stress placed on the teeth. Thumb-sucking can be hazardous to... read more »

If you have gum disease, you need to have it treated immediately. Gum disease is dangerous and can lead to serious problems for your oral health. That is why our team here at Chandler Family Dental Care in Chandler, Arizona, is happy to talk to you about gum disease so you can avoid this serious problem.   Gum disease, also... read more »