The right cosmetic dental treatment is the one that makes corrections to the concerns that affect you. With that said, there are other considerations to make – for instance, how easily will the right treatment fit into your schedule? Many people who want to make changes to their smile are focused on making their teeth brighter by fighting stubborn stains. Your Tucson, AZ dentist’s office can provide a professional whitening treatment that leads to great improvement if stains currently affect the way your teeth look. You can arrange for a treatment in the office, or you can take home a treatment kit and whiten your teeth on your own time. Both of these options can lead to you flashing a bright, lovely smile! (more…)
How Do You Create Same Day Crowns?
If you have a damaged tooth or advanced tooth decay, then you may need a restoration. At one time, this meant requiring between two and three visits, as well as an interim period of wearing a temporary restoration. Now, we can use advanced technology to offer Tucson, AZ patients same day dental crowns!
Answering Questions About Laser Gum Contouring
The point of cosmetic dentistry is to improve your smile’s appearance, and in many cases, that simply involves correcting one or more issues with your tooth structure. However, sometimes, your smile’s appearance is affected more by the alignment of your gum tissues than the look of your teeth. Often known as a gummy smile, an uneven gum line can be caused by several different factors. For patients in Tucson, AZ, though, it can often be corrected simply, comfortably, and with optimal results thanks to advanced laser gum contouring. (more…)
3 Reasons Veneers Might Be What Your Smile Needs
While they may not have been around for as long as many other cosmetic dental treatments, porcelain veneers have helped countless patients enjoy more beautiful smiles than they ever thought possible. That’s because they can correct more issues than other treatments at once, and they’re simple enough to place that most patients qualify for them. Today, we examine whether or not porcelain veneers are what your smile needs by taking a look at what they can do for you. (more…)
Quiz: What Causes a Toothache?
Few things can ruin your day quite like a toothache. The pain can make concentrating on tasks at work or school difficult. In addition, eating and drinking your favorite foods and beverages can become a problem. What causes a toothache, and what steps can we take to avoid them?
Broke a Tooth? Fix It in Just One Day
When a tooth breaks, the immediate discomfort isn’t the only thing your dentist is concerned about. If the damage isn’t repaired as soon as possible, then it can grow worse over time, eventually becoming too damaged to save. With a same-day dental crown, however, your dentist can repair your broken tooth (and alleviate your toothache) in just a single day. Without having to wait weeks for your restoration to be crafted, you have a much better chance of preserving the healthy tooth structure that still remains undamaged. (more…)
What Is Tooth Bonding Used For?
In general, cosmetic dental treatments are designed to address specific types of esthetic smile concerns. For instance, teeth-whitening is a highly targeted, convenient treatment for erasing teeth stains, while dental crowns can help fix various types of visible tooth damage. In some cases, though, the same cosmetic treatment can accomplish several different goals at once. For example, tooth bonding can be used for a multitude of different purposes, all while preserving most of your healthy, natural tooth structure in the process. (more…)
How Much Can Teeth-Whitening Really Accomplish?
Some people put off asking their dentists about teeth-whitening because they aren’t sure whether or not it’s actually effective. Even if their teeth are noticeably stained, they don’t want to invest in a treatment that may not improve their smiles. Fortunately, professional teeth-whitening can accomplish more than you might realize, especially if you’ve never undergone whitening treatment before. Today, we examine why teeth-whitening is so popular and effective, and why we offer a variety treatment options to fit your specific needs. (more…)
How to Benefit from Laser Dentistry
Lasers are one of the more notable aspects of advanced technology, but many people don’t realize that it’s also a common addition to many of today’s advanced dental treatments. For instance, procedures such as cosmetic gum contouring, which traditionally involve surgically trimming gum tissues with a scalpel, can be completed with significantly more comfort and precision. Today, we examine a few ways in which choosing laser dentistry benefits patients compared to more traditional treatment methods. (more…)
How TMJ Disorder Affects Your Bite Function
Every time you open and close your bite, there are several different aspects of your oral health at work. Your jaw muscles and nerves control the movement, your jaw joints (TMJs) allow it to move, and your teeth distribute the pressure from your bite’s movement. When one of these components can’t carry their own weight, all of the others can have a tough time trying to take up the slack. That’s especially true for your TMJs. When TMJ disorder strikes, dysfunction can make it difficult your jaw to move at all, and over time, the stress can lead to a host of other dental health issues, as well. (more…)