Blog: Preventive Dentistry

Living in Scottsdale means sun, sand, and soaring temperatures. Sure, “it’s a dry heat.”

Unfortunately, the extreme dryness that comes with this heat often means more than dry skin. It can also threaten your oral health. At Scottsdale Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Jeffrey Clark and our expert team help patients understand how our desert climate affects oral health and how to ...

Updated in September of 2025

The most common dental diseases are tooth decay and gum disease. This is true for both children and adults, but these diseases are also among the most easily treated. Tooth decay begins with the erosion of tooth enamel, which eventually leads to cavities—holes in your teeth. Untreated cavities will worsen over time until the entire tooth ...

Your mouth is teeming with bacteria. Many of these bacteria are good and essential not just to your oral health but your systemic health. There are bad bacteria, as well. If bad bacteria are left undisturbed, they can organize into colonies known as biofilm. These communities are complex and effective, and they can lead to gum disease, tooth decay, ...

Brushing your teeth gets rid of the plaque that can lead to bad breath, gum disease, cavities, and even tooth loss. Did you know it also plays a vital role in avoiding other diseases?

The American Dental Association recommends that you brush twice and floss once every day. Of course, we all lead busy lives, and sometimes the basics ...