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Our New Years special is 10 lumineers or veneers for the price of 9!!!  Can you believe it! That is 1 FREE lumineer or veneer! To top it off, you can come in for a FREE consultation to see if either of these would work for you.  So make it a New Years resolution to finally get that perfect smile you’ve always wanted and set up a free consultation with us at (480) 820-6080.

For all of you who are Banner and Metlife insurance subscribers, we are now contracted with both of those companies! As of January 2010 we are on the preferred providers list for both Metlife and TDA (which includes Banner).  So make sure to spread the news to you friends and family and set up an appointment with us by calling (480)820-6080

Bruxism

What is bruxism? Bruxism is the clenching or grinding of your teeth while you are asleep. It is not just an annoyance; it exerts thousands of pounds of pressure on the biting surfaces of the teeth, which can lead to jaw pain and damage to your teeth, as well as to the surrounding bone, gums, and jaw joint. Left untreated, bruxism can cause:

* Tooth sensitivity as the enamel layer is worn down, exposing the more sensitive dentin layer.

* Cracked, broken, or chipped teeth

*Fracturing of porcelain crowns

*Erosion at the neck of the tooth

*Problems associated with how the teeth fit together

*Sore muscles and sore jaw

*Popping and clicking in the joint

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or think you might be grinding your teeth at night, please give us a call.  (480) 820-6080

Make Sure Your Dental Insurance Covers These Services

Most dental benefit plans allow you to receive a specified amount of oral health care each year. Before you decide on one plan over another, be sure you know how much your plan will cover for each year (your maximum), your deductible, and when your benefits roll over (if you are on a contract year or a calendar year plan).

At minimum, most plans allow the following:

Our fall special of 10 lumineers for the price of 8 is being extended over the holiday season! This is an oportunity to transform your smile just in time for Holiday pictures.  Just wait and see how many compliments you’ll get on your brand new smile after you’ve gotten your lumineers! So don’t wait any longer and come in for your free consult.  You’ll be amazed at the difference it will make!

Before Lumineers

After Lumineers

              

Are you wondering what to get your family member or loved one for Christmas this year? How about a set of beautifully white teeth!  Right now we are having a 10% off special on chair-side bleaching.  Chair-side bleaching is when the patient comes in and gets their teeth whitened up to 10 shades all in a couple of hours!  We also have an at home kit that you can buy a certificate for.  The take home kit is basically a set of trays that are made specifically for the patient and 4 syringes of bleach.  This is about a two week process but the patient is able to do it at home.  So give the gift of a beautiful smile this Christmas and we promise it will be the gift that keeps on giving.

Before and After whitening

Proper tooth brushing involves four things:

It’s important to brush at least twice a day using a soft toothbrush. The flexible bristles of a soft toothbrush are gentler on the gums and make it much easier to remove the plaque below the gum line, where periodontal disease starts.Use a toothpaste that contains fluoride. Fluoride hardens the outer enamel layer of the teeth. It might stop a cavity in its tracks and give you more resistance to future cavities.

Angle the bristles of the brush along the gum line at a 45-degree angle. Apply firm but gentle pressure so the bristles slide under the gum line.

Move the brush over the entire surface of two or three teeth at a time in small, circular motions. Allow some overlap as you move to the next teeth. Tilt the brush and use the tip to brush the backs of the front teeth.

It’s fine to brush in any regular pattern you choose, but since the insides of the teeth tend to get less attention, you might start with the insides of the upper teeth, then go to the insides of the lower teeth. Switch to the outsides of the upper teeth, and then the outsides of the lower teeth. Brush the chewing surfaces of the upper teeth, then the lower teeth. End by gently brushing your tongue and the roof of your mouth. This removes germs to help keep your breath fresh.

Drinking canned soda—even the diet variety—can cause your teeth to look older than they are by eroding the hard enamel layer with phosphoric acid and staining them with the artificial colorings.

But worse yet, some scientists think too much soda can potentially play a role in tooth loss by weakening your jawbone.

Canned soft drinks contain high amounts of phosphorus, a mineral that can leach calcium from your bones. This can lead to osteoporosis, a condition that makes bones brittle, frail, and susceptible to fracture.

How does this affect your teeth? Your jaws are made of bone, and as your bones weaken from insufficient calcium, their grasp on your teeth becomes weak. Eventually your teeth loosen and fall out.

“We see a number of young women in their teens who, I believe because of poor dietary habits such as drinking diet soda and not getting enough calcium, have the jaws of much older women,” said Ken Wical, D.D.S., professor of restorative dentistry at Loma Linda University. Dr. Wical added that, by the time they are in their thirties, these women frequently lose their natural teeth and are wearing dentures.

Other researchers disagree. Robert Heaney, M.D., calcium researcher at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, points out that an 8-ounce glass of milk can have as much phosphorus as 8 ounces of soda.

Dr. Heaney agrees, however, that drinking soda in place of milk can have serious consequences for your bones. Americans today drink 70 percent more soda than they did in the early 1980s, often at the expense of other, more healthful beverage choices. Without drinking milk, it can be difficult to get the 1000-plus milligrams of calcium you need each day.

So next time you’re thirsty, reach for a glass of low fat milk instead of a soda. You’ll be strengthening your bones and teeth, as well as going a long way to insuring that your natural smile lasts a lifetime.
Sources: Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter
Loma Linda University
United States Department of Agriculture

Do you want a smile that could light up a room without having to deal with any tooth reduction?  Then take a look at this great new permanent cosmetic solution that is pain free!  Lumineers are made out of  a durable material designed to resist cracking, staining and chipping and have been clinically proven to last over 20 years!  Best of all, the material is as thin as a contact lens and goes right over your natual tooth structure so no reduction is involved. Now anyone can have a movie star smile so give us a call at (480)820-6080 to schedule your FREE consult. Do it soon because we are having a SPECIAL ON LUMINEERS where you can get 10 lumineers for the price of 8!!!! That’s right, 10 for the price of 8 so make sure to schedule while the offer is still good!!

Before Lumineers

After Lumineers

 

Why is it important for my children to be seen by a dentist every six months?
Children are growing and changing so fast that each of their six-month checkups is essentially a new-patient examination. Teeth are being lost, new ones are growing in, bones are lengthening and elongating, and the bite is being established. Seeing your child every six months lets your dentist track the progress of these events and catch any problems early, when they are easier to correct.