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Rebuild Your Smile and Self-Confidence with Dentures and Partials

November 12, 2013

denture1When you’re missing some or even all of your natural teeth, it can be difficult to share with your smile with the world around you for fear of embarrassed. Even worse, unsightly gaps can cause additional oral health problems, such as an increased risk of gum disease, jawbone deterioration, and even additional tooth loss. Thankfully, there are several tooth replacement options available that can suit all sorts of unique needs, and your local dentists in Phoenix and Glendale will be happy to help find the one you enjoy most so that you can finally enjoy the full and functional smile you deserve. If ease and affordability are important to you, dentures or partials may be the best fit!

Full Dentures

As you can probably guess, a full denture consists of a complete top or bottom row of teeth that are attached to a base that resembles your gums. When worn, they stay in place with the help of natural suction and sometimes adhesive. They’re lifelike, comfortable, and removable, allowing for easy cleaning. Plus, they’ll get rid of that pesky sagging look that can sometimes occur whenever patients go without a large number of their teeth for a long time.

Partials

Partial dentures allow patients to hold onto the natural teeth they still have while replenishing those they’ve lost. The restoration is completely customized, fitting into one’s mouth like a puzzle-piece. They stay in place with the help of clips and brackets and, like dentures, are removable.

Contact your local dentists in Glendale and Phoenix today if you have any questions about dentures or partials, or if you’re ready to go ahead and schedule an appointment. Our team is happy to help patients achieve the happy and healthy teeth they want and deserve. We also serve the areas of West Phoenix, Peoria, and beyond.

Family Dentistry in Phoenix and Glendale Can Keep All Your Loved Ones Smiling

October 31, 2013

familyIf you have a big family that includes young children, you surely understand how difficult it can be to arrange everyone’s health care; you may have even spent a few frustrating days chaperoning everyone to their respective doctors, only to have to repeat the process the next time check-ups come around. While not all practices are the same, you may be happy to hear that when it comes to dental care, family dentistry is a field that is on the rise. Simply put, a practice that offers family dentistry is welcoming patients of all ages to receive the services they need in one convenient location. These dentists often are skilled at handling patients as young as four years old, and they’re easily able to adjust their care as your loved ones grow older.

While services will vary from practice to practice, your local dentists in Phoenix and Glendale are happy to offer family dentistry. Regular check-ups and the establishment of good oral health routines come first; it’s important to begin these habits at an early age, after all. Family dentistry also includes several kinds of preventive treatments that can effectively get rid of a number of common oral health problems, including bruxism, gum disease, TMJ disorder, and more.

Your local dentists also can provide fluoride supplements and dental sealants for younger patients as a part of family dentistry. These are safe and easy ways to add an extra layer of protection against decay and the threat of cavities.

If more than six months have passed since you or your children’s last dental check-up, please contact your local dentists in Glendale and Phoenix today! Our team can’t wait to provide your entire family with the convenient, personalized services you need to smile brighter than ever before. We also serve the areas of Peoria, West Phoenix, and beyond.

Experience Dental Implants in Phoenix

October 15, 2013

dental_implantsThere are few dental injuries more severe or damaging than losing a tooth. Unsightly gaps in your smile can lead to reduced self-confidence and enthusiasm, potentially hurting your professional and personal relationships – not to mention an increased risk of gum disease and additional tooth loss. In the past, patients have often had to rely on stable but clunky restorative techniques such as dentures and partials; while these may work for many smiles, the lack of tooth roots often begins to cause the soft tissue and bone to deteriorate, leading to a hunched appearance.  Thankfully, there’s a relatively new and wildly effective tooth replacement option available now: dental implants. With the help of dental implants, you can regain your full smile and oral health so seamlessly that it will be like you never lost a tooth in the first place!

While available services will vary from practice to practice, your local dentists in Phoenix are happy to offer dental implants to patients at their local office. The process is simple – first, you’ll undergo a comprehensive exam in order to ensure that you’re a viable candidate for dental implants. Then, one or more small posts will be carefully placed in however many empty sockets you need filled; this depends on your unique situation, of course.

Then, once your new tooth roots have had time to successfully fuse with your soft tissue, you’ll return to our office. Your local dentists will then place a beautiful, customized crown atop each post, completing your treatment.

Dental implants are sturdy, durable, and incredibly natural looking. No one will be able to tell you’ve had any work done, and the best part is that your local dentists can carry out the entire procedure at their office from start to finish – no specialists or outside surgeons required!

Contact our Phoenix office today to schedule an appointment. We also have an office in Glendale and are happy to welcome patients from Peoria and West Phoenix. We’ll be sure to give you something to smile about!

Glendale Patients Can Transform Their Smiles with Dental Implants

September 30, 2013

Implant3_editedOut of all the dental injuries a person can experience in their lifetime, losing a tooth is often considered one of the most serious. After all, it can have adverse effects the rest of your smile, causing your remaining teeth to shift and twist in an effort to fill the empty space. Your risks of incurring periodontal disease and additional tooth loss are considerably heightened. And of course, there’s the fact that having unsightly gaps in your smile can hurt your self-esteem. Thankfully, dental implants are an available option for patients in Glendale and beyond who have been unsatisfied by more traditional means of tooth replacement, such as bridges or dentures. A sturdy and beautiful tool, dental implants can give your smile the stability it’s been lacking.

How does the dental implant process work?

First, you’ll undergo a comprehensive exam, during which it will be determined whether you’re a viable candidate for dental implants. Then, you will need to undergo the placement of a small, titanium implant in the empty socket, which will serve as the tooth’s new root, keeping the jawbone healthy. While this process will differ from practice to practice, your local Glendale dentists perform every step of the dental implants procedure in their office, helpfully simplifying your care.

Then, once an appropriate amount of time has passed for your new implant to successfully merge with your soft tissue, you’ll return to the office so that we can place a beautiful, customized crown on top of it. This will effectively complete your new look! Once again, you can enjoy the sturdiness, stability, and natural look of a full smile. What could be better?

Contact our Glendale office today to schedule an appointment! Your local dentists also have an office in Phoenix and are happy to welcome patients from Peoria and West Phoenix.

West Phoenix Patients Are Welcome to Treat Their Teeth to a Wide Variety of Cosmetic Dentistry Care

August 31, 2013

9838247 Have you ever smiled at yourself in the mirror and felt embarrassed by what you were seeing? Whether your teeth have weathered unfortunate cracks, chips, stains, or gaps, it’s important to remember that very few people in this world were born with naturally perfect smiles. Thankfully, there’s a solution: cosmetic dentistry. While fields such as general and restorative dentistry focus first and foremost on caring for the health of your pearly whites and gums, cosmetic dentistry goes a step further by helping to improve the visual beauty of your smile, as well as your self-confidence. Do you wish you could feel more confident when speaking with friends in social settings? Are you desperate for a way to stand out to your boss and make a lasting impression? Do you simply want to feel more self-assured when it comes to the overall appearance of you teeth? Cosmetic dentistry is the solution for you!

While cosmetic dentistry procedures will vary from practice to practice, your local dentists offer:

  • Cosmetic Bonding and Contouring
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Porcelain Veneers

West Phoenix patients will also be happy to learn that we can combine any of these procedures in a personalized smile makeover plan in order to ensure you receive the care that best fits your unique needs. The process is simple – after a thorough evaluation to determine whether you’re suffering from any oral health problems that need attention, your local dentist will sit down with you and discuss his or her recommendations at length, allowing you room to discuss your concerns and select the procedures you like best. Once you’ve decided on a treatment plan, the transformation can begin!

Contact your local dentists today to schedule an appointment! Located in Glendale and Phoenix, we also serve patients from the areas of West Phoenix, Peoria, and beyond.

Your Local Phoenix Dentists Can Help Turn Your Smile into a Real Stunner with Cosmetic Dentistry

August 15, 2013

30381280While maintaining optimal oral health is crucial, there are many people out there who are also very invested in the visual beauty of their smile. After all, white, straight teeth can be a valuable tool in professional and social settings where first impressions are everything. Of course, many of us aren’t born with a perfect look. Injury, genetics, and even that extra cup of coffee every morning can lead to some unsightly imperfections that might make it hard to share your smile in public.

If you’ve been searching for a way to repair the look of your smile and feel confident again, you’re in luck – cosmetic dentistry can provide you with the transformative results you’ve been looking for! This branch of oral healthcare is specifically designed with your appearance in mind, and the results you achieve it will be truly stunning. While specific services vary from practice to practice, your local dentists in Phoenix offer the following cosmetic dentistry procedures:

  • Teeth Whitening
  • Cosmetic Bonding and Contouring
  • Porcelain Veneers

Your local dentist will also be happy to work with you through evaluations and discussions in order to determine what kind of cosmetic dentistry treatment you need to feel completely secure in your smile. Of course, we’ll be sure to inspect your teeth and gums first in order to confirm that you have no oral health problems in need of immediate attention.

If you’re in the market for great cosmetic work that leaves you feeling beautiful, comfortable, and completely satisfied, look no further than your local dentists in Phoenix! Contact us today to learn more about the services we can offer. We also welcome patients from Glendale, Peoria, and West Phoenix.

Regain Self-Confidence and a Stunning Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry Services

August 5, 2013

10009606Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you when you meet them for the first time. Of course, while some people may enjoy knowing this little tidbit of information, others find it a nightmare. Cracks, chips, stains, gaps, and even missing teeth – all of these dental injuries can negatively impact the look of your smile and keep you from feeling completely confident, which could cost you valuable opportunities in both professional and social settings. Even patients who have worked hard to maintain teeth and gums that are healthy may still suffer from imperfections that are caused by genetics, age, or even that innocent cup of coffee every morning.

Thankfully, your local dentists offer cosmetic dentistry to Peoria patients, a branch of oral healthcare that focuses on the visual beauty of your smile, not just its overall health. While services vary from practice to practice, our Peoria dentists offers porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and cosmetic bonding and contouring. All of these procedures can dramatically improve smiles and help them look new and refreshed. Additionally, your dentist can also work with you to create a smile makeover plan that will best your preferences, time commitments, and budget.

When undergoing cosmetic dentistry, your local dentist will first thoroughly inspect your teeth and gums for any signs of damage or decay. Oral health is still the most crucial aspect of your smile – that’s why any problems will need to treated beforehand. Once that’s done, we’ll begin transforming your teeth!

Our offices in Phoenix and Glendale offer warm, compassionate, and wildly effective care when it comes to all their services, and cosmetic dentistry is no exception. We also serve the Peoria and West Phoenix areas.

Experience Transformative Cosmetic Dentistry Care in Glendale

July 25, 2013

30322801While maintaining optimal oral health is very important, many dental patients are also interested in procedures that can help their smile appear more beautiful as well. This desire is understandable – after all, straight, white teeth can imply various positive attributes about a person, such as success, youth, confidence, vitality, attractiveness, and much more. For adults who spend a lot of time in the professional workplace, this can be a truly essential tool. However, it’s often more likely that you aren’t satisfied with the smile you see in the mirror each day, whether due to stains, chips, cracks, or even missing teeth.

Thankfully, cosmetic dentistry is a branch of oral healthcare that is specifically designed to treat these issues. By focusing on the appearance of your smile instead of its health, these services can give you a beautiful look that still feels completely natural.

When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, your local dentists in Glendale offers:

  • Porcelain Veneers
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Cosmetic Bonding and Contouring

If patients are unsure of which procedure they need to restore their smile to its former glory or are in need of several treatments, a personalized smile makeover plan can be created for them as well.

Oral health is still an important factor, so your dentist will be sure to first inspect your teeth and gums for any signs of infection or damage. Once they’ve conducted a thorough evaluation and corrected any problems, you’ll be free to pursue the cosmetic dentistry procedure that best fits your goals and budget.

You can receive the gentle, personalized cosmetic care you’ve been searching for at our offices in Glendale and Phoenix. We’re also happy to welcome patients from the Peoria and West Phoenix areas.

Relieve Pain and Get Back to Smiling with TMJ Treatment

May 24, 2013

tooth painDo any of the symptoms sound familiar?

  • Clicking and popping in the jaw
  • Constant ringing or pressure in the ears
  • Aching teeth
  • Pain in the jaw, neck, shoulders, or back
  • Constantly waking up with sore throat, dry mouth, or a headache
  • Stiffness in the jaw or problems with opening and closing your mouth

If one or more of these problems describe your current oral health situation, then you may be suffering from TMJ dysfunction, a potentially debilitating condition that directly affects your temporomandibular joints (commonly referred to as the TMJ).

Have you ever wondered how your jaw is able to move so fluidly whenever you speak or chew? This is due to the efforts of your two small temporomandibular joints, which are located just in front of your ears. They not only connect your lower jaw to your skull, but also contain important blood vessels and nerves. Unfortunately, if they become even slightly misaligned in some way due to stress or teeth grinding (bruxism), this can cause extreme pain and other negative symptoms. Thankfully, many dentists (including your local practices in Phoenix and Glendale) are well-versed in how to alleviate the symptoms of TMJ dysfunction.

Your local dentist will first perform a thorough examination of your teeth and jaw in order to determine the cause of your discomfort. Once they’ve confirmed your situation, they can provide you with a custom-fitted oral appliance. These appliances help to reposition your bite and eliminate nighttime teeth grinding while still feeling comfortable in your mouth.

Your dentist may also recommend building up the surfaces of your teeth if you’ve suffered extreme wear and tear. This will help restore your proper bite and alleviate pain.

Your local dentists in Phoenix and Glendale can treat your TMJ dysfunction carefully and effectively, helping you regain the higher quality of life you deserve. Our practice also serves patients from Peoria, West Phoenix, and beyond.

Restore Damaged or Decayed Teeth and Smile Brighter with the Help of Crowns

May 15, 2013

crownsEven while practicing good oral hygiene, many of us will still suffer a cracked, worn, or decayed tooth in our lifetime. When this happens, a dental office can bring back both form and function to your smile with the help of a custom-made crown. Your local dentists in Phoenix and Glendale can supply crowns made from an assortment of different materials, including metal and porcelain.

What exactly is a crown?

A crown is a small restoration that your local dentist will create for you using specific measurements; it effectively caps off a damaged tooth, restoring its original structure and function. What’s more, it will protect the tooth from further damage and preserve your jaw’s natural alignment, saving you from the possibility of TMJ dysfunction.

While crowns can be made of either metal, porcelain, or a combination, most dentists will recommend porcelain due to its more natural appearance. Using a precise color-matching system, your new restorative piece can even be shaded to blend in with the exact color of your surrounding tooth, giving you a smile that looks completely seamless. However, metal crowns may be suggested for teeth that bear a lot of pressure in order to ensure that they won’t break or be damaged.

In most cases, your new crown can be created and placed in just two appointments – one in which an impression of the affected tooth will be taken, and another in which your dentist will place the finished product and ensure that it fits properly. After that step, all you need to do is care for it properly by practicing good oral hygiene and attend a routine check-up every six months.

Your local dentists in Glendale and Phoenix are dedicated to doing whatever they can to protect the vitality of your smile, and that includes providing you with beautiful, porcelain crowns. Our practice also serves patients from Peoria, West Phoenix, and beyond.

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