Dental x-rays are a common diagnostic procedure that expose a patient to very low doses of radiation, which are still considered safe. When these x-rays are performed properly with adequate safety precautions in place, you will experience the same amount of radiation as you would during a one to two...
Dental bonding uses a tooth-colored to restore or improve a person’s smile. The procedure can repair chipped or cracked teeth, or be a purely cosmetic option to change the shape or color of a person’s teeth. Whatever the reasons, here is some food for thought to help you decide whether dental...
What are Dental Sealants? Dental sealants are plastic coatings that are either clear, white or have a slight tint. They are used to protect teeth from decay. They are usually placed on the top of the chewing surface of the back teeth. Our back teeth, or molars and premolars, have...
Dental implants replace the entire tooth structure of a missing tooth. The root of the tooth is replaced by a titanium rod that is inserted into the jawbone and then capped by a prosthetic tooth. The final product looks and functions like a natural tooth. If you are up for a...
Dentures are removable dental appliances that replace missing teeth. Patients who have lost some or all of their teeth, whether it be from decay, an accident or disease, will benefit from dentures. Patients, who suffer from missing teeth, may think dentures are high maintenance and will be uncomfortable. Although dentures do take...
How Safe is Sedation Dentistry? Many Americans feel the same anxiety and fear when faced with the dentist’s chair, so much so that many dentists now offer the solution of sedation dentistry to put patients’ minds at ease and make them feel more comfortable. But what do we really know...
The Fixes for America’s Top Dental Conditions Judith Ann Jones, DDS, a spokesman on elder care for the American Dental Association and director of The Center for Clinical Research at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine said that older Americans are keeping their natural teeth longer than ever...
We are all taught to brush our teeth regularly and to look after our teeth, but how exactly do we achieve the best results at home? The biggest way to maintain your dental health is to regularly visit your dentist. It is recommended that everyone should visit the dentist every six months...
There are many people who are unhappy with their dental health. These conditions could range from anything between having crooked teeth, bad breath or a discolored smile. Although each of these conditions require separate treatments, the majority of your problems can be prevented through professional cleanings and keeping to regular dentist check...
We, at Arizona Advanced Dental, are a general dentistry, family practice in Mesa, Arizona, located on Baseline Road, just east of Lyndsey. The staff at Arizona Advanced Dental is professional, supportive, compassionate and believes in individualized care. Our patients are what drive us to offer the best and latest techniques...
LUMINEERS® Porcelain Veneers painlessly create permanent smiles without dreaded injections or painful teeth removal. These new LUMINEERS® veneers do not even require the tooth grinding of applying traditional veneers! Whether your teeth are stained, unevenly spaced or crooked, LUMINEERS® take away the trauma of invasive dental procedures to bring you a dramatically...
A bright, clean smile not only looks great, but it ensures you have fresh breath. These two factors can potentially improve your life. According to a study by Match.com, 71% of women say that they judge a man based on his teeth. This means having a brilliant smile will actually...
Do your gums normally bleed during a dental procedure? This discomfort is now a thing of the past with Laser Therapy. Laser technology helps our dentist reshape soft tissue and bone tissue during procedures. This new technology enables procedures to be completed in a shorter period of time with a...
Do you have a bad breath? Do you smoke? If so, then it could be your smoking habit that causes your bad breath. People who smoke normally obtain what is commonly known as smoker’s breath, which is a stale scent that is created by the cigarette smoke that is still lingering...
Many families are not receiving dental care in Mesa, Arizona. These families, however, are able to get dental care through dental programs that are available through Child Development Services, Migrant Services, and Head Start. In these programs, children and their families receive dental care for free as they are federally...
