Are you aware of how chewing sugarless gum affects your smile? Sugarless chewing gum, has been shown to help improve your oral health. The plaque on your teeth can convert sugars into harmful acids that wear through your tooth enamel, and sugarless gum gives plaque less to work with. Sugarless gum is most effective when used after meals. You should... read more »

Are you interested in seeing how much you really know about your smile? If so, Dr. Babcock and Dr. Bill are happy to help you! Our dental team is thrilled to provide a smile quiz so you can find out what you know about your teeth, gums, and mouth. Good luck! Question No. 1: Does an orange a day prevent... read more »

No one likes a cavity, right? They’re painful, take a while to get filled, and really do a number on the integrity of your oral health. So what if we told you there’s a really simple way to prevent cavities and avoid that area of dentistry completely? There is. It’s what Dr. Austin Babcock asks if you’ve done every time... read more »

Most dentists will agree there are few, if any, substitutes amongst sugary sweets that can be beneficial for your teeth, but there some that are worse than others. For example, candy that lingers on your teeth, such as hard or sticky candies, can be more detrimental to your oral health care, than say chocolate, which can be washed away much... read more »

Cavities are one of the most prevalent problems with teeth that Dr. Austin Babcock deals with here at Sedona Dental Arts in Sedona. Arizona. While it’s sometimes very easy to tell if you have a cavity or not, other times it’s more difficult. So let’s take a look at some symptoms of cavities, as well as what you can do... read more »