Are Oral Piercings Safe? 

21 June, 2020
Snow Family Dentistry recognizes that piercing is a widely accepted form of self-expression, and that includes piercings in the oral cavity. However, the potential problems from piercings in the mouth can be numerous. If you’re thinking of placing a piercing in or around your mouth, talk to your Snow Family Dentistry dentist first. If you already have piercings- we are not judging you at all!......
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Are Dental X-Rays Safe? 

10 June, 2020
Dental X-rays are a common diagnostic procedure, and are considered very safe. In fact, they use low doses of radiation and produce just a fraction of what you are exposed to in other imaging procedures.  Who Needs Dental X-Rays? Dental X-rays are used to help dentists see issues that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye, including:  Areas of decay, like those in between teeth......
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What is Fluoride and What are Its Benefits?

14 May, 2020
We’ve all heard of it- but what is fluoride exactly? What does it do for your teeth, and what’s the best way to consume it? Our team at Snow Family Dentistry has all the answers! What is fluoride? Fluoride helps prevent cavities by strengthening tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is the hard, outer surface layer of your teeth that serves to protect against tooth decay. Unfortunately, tooth enamel is under......
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How to Boost Your Immunity

30 April, 2020
With everything going on during this unprecedented time, our team at Snow Family Dentistry put a list together of things you can do to boost your immunity. Here are preventive measures you can take to optimize your body’s defense against infection and illness. Consume Good Bacteria Bacteria are everywhere: on our skin, hair and nails, and also inside our body. In our intestines, these organisms......
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What Is Oral Cancer?

15 April, 2020
Oral cancer is divided into two different categories. One type can occur in your lips, teeth, gums, the front two-thirds of your tongue, and the floor and roof of your mouth. The other type of oral cancer occurs in the oropharynx, which is the middle region of your throat that includes the tonsils and base of the tongue. Research shows that early detection results in......
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How Do Vitamins Help My Teeth?

31 March, 2020
Vitamins are very important for overall health. However, many people don’t realize the benefits vitamins can have on your teeth! At Snow Family Dentistry, we know that vitamins can: 1: Build Enamel Strength The vitamin K2, is critical for getting calcium to the surface of your teeth. Your teeth send out certain proteins when they need more calcium, and vitamin K2 activates those proteins, helping......
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How Allergies Can Affect Your Oral Health

14 March, 2020
Spring is often filled with outdoor adventures, especially here in Arizona.  However, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, seasonal allergies affect more than 50 million Americans. If left untreated, allergies can escalate to a sinus infection, which can cause facial pain, congestion, bad breath, coughing, and dental pain. Snow Family Dentistry Allergy Tips Try the following options to relieve your allergy......
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Our Story

20 December, 2018
Snow Family Dentistry began over forty years ago when Dr. Paul Snow started his own dentistry practice in Apache Junction. After serving the area for twenty five years, he decided to move the practice to Mesa, where it has been home now for the past sixteen years....
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