September is Gum Care Month and at Stoneridge Dental we want all of our Gilbert, Arizona patients to avoid gum disease! So here are some facts about your gums that you may not know! Gums should not bleed! Many people think that bleeding gums are normal. Some people think that brushing or flossing is the …
Oral health is an integral part of a person’s general health. Dental cleaning and dental care are not only safe but highly recommended during pregnancy. Lack of routine dental check-ups and the postponement of dental treatment during pregnancy can lead to the risk of dental infections that can affect the health of the mother and …
The GOOD! Sealants are a thin layer of plastic that are placed on newly erupted teeth in children in an attempt to prevent the most common decay in young children. Sealants are designed for easy application to fill in the cracks and pits on the biting surface of back teeth that have the highest chance …
Sealants: The Good, the Bad, the Ideal, and the Reality Read More »
When experiencing dental pain most people look first to Over the Counter (OTC) medications for relief. Over the counter pain relievers such as Aspirin, Tylenol (Acetaminophen) and Ibuprofen are the most common choices. When experiencing pain, it is tempting to take more of a medication to attempt to get relief. While these medications can help …
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When I was a teenager, I did not go to the dentist on a regular basis. I also had an affinity for gummy bears and junk food and my oral hygiene was spotty at best. I never once thought about my teeth or oral health until one day eating a gummy bear caused a sharp …
We need to talk about oral cancer and warning signs. This year about 54,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer (that means mouth and throat) and 11,230 will die from it. The death rate for these kinds of cancer is high because they are usually not detected until it is at an …
Dental fear is quite prevalent, so rest assured that being afraid is normal. There are a few reasons why you would feel afraid to visit the dentist and if we examine the most common reasons, we can see that they should not be barriers to keep you from seeking dental care. Fear of embarrassment is …
We all want a wonderful smile that we can be proud to show off. Crooked, discolored and worn teeth can give an aged look to your smile. Orthodontics can straighten your teeth but in the end the discoloration, wear and chipping are still there and require ceramic or white colored filling material to correct the …
A recent study published in the Academy of General Dentistry Journal talks about one of the best ways to restore a chipped front tooth with tooth fragment reattachment (TFR). Chipping of the front teeth can occur at any age but is most common in children. Studies have shown that there is a negative impact to …
It’s no secret that residents of Arizona love sports! The folks around here work hard and play just as hard, whether it’s football, baseball, basketball, or numerous other high-impact sports that can cause harm to your family’s mouths—at least 13% of all oral injuries happen during sports activities. Dr. Nathan Saydyk wants you to know how to …
Don’t Get Kicked in the Teeth! The Importance of Mouthguards in Sports Safety Read More »
