Choosing a dentist or other healthcare practitioner doesn’t have to be difficult. You just need to find the provider who offers the services you need, when and where you need them, and makes you feel welcome. You may be thinking, easier said than done. At Smile Fitness Dental Center, we have provided Glendale, Peoria and surrounding neighborhoods outstanding preventive, cosmetic and restorative dental care for almost three decades. Our trusted practitioners are proud to say they have treated multiple generations of smiles in Glendale and Phoenix, AZ. We are locally owned private practice, owned and operated by dentists who care about you. Our practice is dedicated to providing quality service to every patient. Your family deserves excellent general dentistry in Glendale, Peoria and Phoenix, and Drs. Douglas Gordon, Steven Green, Richard Flottman and the entire dental team are ready to offer you only the best dental care. Call to schedule your appointment today.
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Glendale, AZ General Dentistry – Smile Fitness Dental Center
July 6, 2015
Preventive Dentistry Starts with Proper Tooth Brushing
June 7, 2015
Dental practitioners began encouraging a focus on preventive dentistry over 100 years ago, but according to a recent study, more people in the world own smart phones than toothbrushes. In the US alone, some estimates indicate that 80% of adults have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Poor oral health puts people at a higher risk for numerous systemic diseases and chronic illnesses, but it remains difficult to reinforce the connection between oral and whole body health and encourage patients to invest in their dental care. Your friendly, family dentists at Smile Fitness Dental Center invite you to visit our Glendale or Phoenix, AZ offices for regular dental examinations and cleanings twice a year for preventive care. Our dentists and hygienists can also help you develop an effective at-home hygiene routine to keep your smile brilliant between visits. Call to schedule your appointment today.
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$15 New Patient Exam in Phoenix and Peoria, AZ
February 17, 2015
Try Our $15 New Patient Special Offer!
The principle that guides the dentists and their team at Smile Fitness Dental Centers is, “We care about you.” We really do. So, we don’t want anyone to ignore their dental health because the cost is unaffordable. Therefore, we offer every new patient this amazing special offer!
Smile Fitness Dental Centers now offers new patients a $15 exam that includes x-rays and cleaning, as well as these other services:
- Oral cancer screening
- Screening for braces
- Cosmetic evaluation
- Dental implant consultation
- TMJ evaluation
- Gum disease consult
- Treatment plan development
- Fluoride treatment for children under the age of 15
We know that your time and money are valuable, so we try to make taking care of your and your family’s oral health as easy and affordable as possible. In addition to our $15 new patient initial exam, our extended hours and two locations are an added convenience. Call us today to learn how you can afford quality dental care at one of the finest dental facilities in Arizona!
Take Care of Your Family’s Oral Health with General Dentistry in Peoria and Glendale, AZ
Peoria, AZ Dentist
The basic oral care everybody needs is available with excellence at Smile Fitness Dental Centers. A general dentist provides the consistent dental care you need to maintain the best oral health for you and your family. In Peoria, AZ, as well as Glendale, AZ, people turn to Smile Fitness Dental Centers for general dentistry that is professional and dependable.
General Dentistry for You and Yours
The cornerstone of general dentistry is the dental checkup. In keeping with the recommendation of the American Dental Association, our dentists would like to see you and each member of your family every six months for dental checkups. With this regularity, we can more carefully monitor your overall oral health and notice any concerning changes sooner.
Of course, at every dental checkup we’ll clean your teeth and remove any plaque buildup, examine your gums for any early signs of periodontal disease and take digital x-rays to uncover any hidden spots of tooth decay. We will also inspect your soft tissues for oral cancer. When caught early, oral cancer—like periodontal disease—is treatable.
General Dentistry for the Kids
When you make Smile Fitness Dental Centers in Peoria and Glendale your home for general dentistry, you can count on us also to provide the best of dental care for the youngest members of your family, too. We’d like to begin seeing your children around the time that they turn three years old. Like you, they should have checkups twice each year, so we can clean their teeth and keep tabs on their developing oral health. Our dentists may also recommend fluoride treatments and dental sealants to further protect their teeth from decay.
Call Our Office Today
To schedule an appointment with the general dentist Peoria, AZ, and Glendale, AZ, turn to for exceptional care, call the office of Smile Fitness Dental Centers today. We also serve patients from Sun City, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe.
Jaw Pain? Headaches? See Your Dentist about TMJ Therapy
November 28, 2014
Do you wake up in the morning with a headache? Do you sometimes hear a clicking or popping sound when you yawn? These are only a couple of the signs of TMJ disorder. TMJ disorder can be a painful and annoying condition. However, the dentists at Smile Fitness Dental Center have been treating patients in Phoenix, AZ, and Peoria, AZ, with TMJ therapy for years, and they can help you, too.
TMJ disorder, or dysfunction, is a condition that results when the temporomandibular joint is not working properly. This joint is located on either side of your head just in front of your ears and is called into play whenever you talk, chew, yawn or laugh. TMJ has a number of causes including traumatic injury to the face or head, an improper bite, wear and tear on the teeth as a result of aging, or teeth grinding and clenching. In fact, the symptoms of TMJ are largely due to overuse of the jaw muscles, making nighttime teeth grinding and clenching (or bruxism) a primary culprit.
TMJ Therapy: Diagnosis and Treatment
Everyone may occasionally experience some of the symptoms of TMJ disorder. For example, your jaw may temporarily feel sore after chewing sticky candy. However, if the pain is persistent and lasts for a few weeks, then you’ll want to see one of the dentists at Smile Fitness Dental Center. Some other symptoms include: swelling on the side of your face, sensitive teeth, an earache without infection, upper and lower teeth that do not align, or a feeling that your jaw is locked when you try to chew or talk.
If you are consistently experiencing any of these symptoms, then you should schedule an appointment at Smile Fitness Dental Center. Our dentists will be able to determine whether or not you may benefit from TMJ therapy. If so, they will likely prescribe an oral appliance called a nightguard that will reposition the bite and prevent nighttime grinding and clenching. Another option is to build up the surface of your teeth in order to reconstruct proper bite alignment.
Call Our Office Today
To determine whether or not you need TMJ therapy, schedule an appointment with Smile Fitness Dental Center in Phoenix, AZ, or Peoria, AZ. We also conveniently serve patients in Sun City, Paradise Valley, Glendale, Scottsdale and Tempe.
Dental Implants Can Give You a Natural and Functional Smile
November 14, 2014
Time was when a missing tooth meant, well, a missing tooth. Today, however, thanks to the advantages of modern dental technology, a missing tooth can be replaced with a lifelike substitute. Dental implants replicate the look, feel and function of natural teeth. The dentists at Smile Fitness Dental Center in Phoenix, AZ, and Peoria, AZ, have used dental implants to restore the smiles and in many cases the overall health of patients in their practice.
Teeth can go missing for a host of different reasons, among them are severe tooth decay, traumatic injury or advanced gum disease, also called periodontitis. Regardless of the reason, the consequences are not only cosmetic. Yes, a missing tooth affects your smile, but did you know that it can also have consequences to your health? Missing teeth can making chewing difficult, which can lead to malnutrition. Therefore, dental implants not only repair smiles, they can improve general health, too.
The Dental Implant Procedure
First, one of the dentists at Smile Fitness Dental Center will conduct a thorough dental exam and determine whether or not there is adequate bone volume for implants. If yes, then the first step is to implant a titanium post into the jawbone where the tooth is missing. In the case of multiple missing teeth, your dentist will implant several strategically positioned posts that will support a partial or full denture. Then, those posts are given time to heal while the bone fuses with the posts and creates a secure foundation. You’ll return to the office for the dentist to attach the crown or fixed denture that will become your new teeth. Thanks to dental implants, you’ll have a natural looking smile that will give you good health and happiness for years to come.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’ve been dealing with the appearance and difficulty of missing teeth, call the office of Smile Fitness Dental Center in either Phoenix, AZ, or Peoria, AZ to learn more about dental implants. We also proudly serve patients in Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe, Sun City and Paradise Valley.
Maintain Your Smile with a Crown and Bridge from Smile Fitness Dental Centers
October 28, 2014
Whether you are missing one tooth or several, the consequences are more than cosmetic. As if feeling self-conscious when you smile or talk isn’t bad enough, there is also the risk of your remaining teeth becoming misaligned. This can lead to a bad bite, gum disease or even temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ. The way to avoid all of this is to fill the void, and one viable option is a crown and bridge from Smile Fitness Dental Centers in Phoenix, AZ, and Peoria, AZ. With a crown and bridge, your smile is complete and other oral health hazards are averted.
Crown and Bridge to the Rescue
A crown, otherwise known as a cap, is usually made of dental porcelain and made to cover a tooth that is badly damaged by decay or injury. In the case of a crown and bridge, the crown is placed on the teeth that abut the space of the missing tooth. These abutments then act as anchors to firmly hold the bridge in place. The bridge, in turn, spans the space of the missing tooth and holds the replacement tooth, or pontic, in proper position.
As the first step in fabricating your custom-fitted crown and bridge, the dentist at Smile Fitness Dental Center will slightly diminish the size of the teeth on either side of the open space, so they can accommodate crowns. Then, an impression is made in order to create a precise mold from which the crown and bridge are made in a professional dental lab. You’ll wear a temporary replacement while your crown and bridge are manufactured. When this is ready, the temporary is removed and the permanent crown and bridge are secured in place with dental cement. With good oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing and regular dental check-ups, your crown and bridge can last for decades.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’re ready to fill the void of a missing tooth or teeth, call either the Phoenix, AZ, or Peoria, AZ, office of Smile Fitness Dental Centers to learn more about a crown and bridge. We’ll gladly answer your questions and schedule a consultation. Our offices also conveniently serve patients in Tempe, Glendale, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Sun City.
Dental Anesthesia: You Can Relax in the Dentist’s Chair
October 14, 2014
Does the thought of going to the dentist send chills down your spine? Have you, in fact, not seen a dentist in who knows how long because of that fear? Well then, dental anesthesia is made for people like you. With dental anesthesia, also known as sedation dentistry, the dentists at Smile Fitness Dental Centers in Phoenix, AZ and Peoria, AZ, can have you relaxed for most any dental procedure you require.
Dental anesthesia keeps your body calm and your mind at ease while dental work is safely performed. Usually during dental anesthesia, you are not unconscious or asleep. In fact, the dentist will be able to talk to you, checking to make sure you’re okay or asking you questions. Throughout your appointment, the dentist and staff will monitor your condition under anesthesia.
The Types of Dental Anesthesia
At Smile Fitness Dental Centers, there are two options for dental anesthesia. The first is nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas. With this, a small mask is placed over your nose. As you inhale the measured mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen, you will quickly feel your body relax. The dentist will control the amount of sedation you receive, and the affects wear off in a matter of minutes once the mask is removed.
Alternatively, or sometimes in conjunction with nitrous oxide, the dentist can prescribe an anti-anxiety medication that you take prior to your appointment. This medication will make you drowsy, but you’re not likely to fall asleep. In this case, you will need someone to drive you to your appointment and back home at the end of your treatment.
All of us at Smile Fitness Dental Centers want your visit to either of our offices to be as comfortable as possible. With dental anesthesia we offer comfort, compassion and as always the best in dental care.
Call Our Office Today
If you haven’t been to the dentist in a long time, then call the Phoenix, AZ, or Peoria, AZ, office of Smile Fitness Dental Centers today and ask about dental anesthesia. We also conveniently serve patients in Paradise Valley, Sun City, Tempe, Glendale and Scottsdale.
Get a Bright White Smile Just in Time for Summer!
July 10, 2014
Summer is a time to spend with family and friends, hanging out at the pool, going on vacation, and enjoying togetherness at backyard barbecues and parties. Is your smile ready for summer? With a full menu of cosmetic dentistry services to help your smile look its best, the doctors at Smile Fitness Dental Centers can make sure this summer is your most exciting and beautiful yet!
Teeth Whitening in Glendale and Phoenix
One of our most popular cosmetic dentistry services is professional teeth whitening. Even years of deep stains and yellowing can be lifted in less time than ever before with our selection of teeth whitening treatments, allowing you to show off your smile with complete confidence all summer long. Because we know that there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution to cosmetic dental issues, our doctors offer two different kinds of teeth whitening treatments: in-office whitening and take-home whitening.
In-Office Teeth Whitening:
For patients who want to see a brilliant smile in no time at all, we offer Zoom! Teeth Whitening right here in our comfortable, welcoming office. Simply sit back and relax as the light-activated Zoom! Whitening gel removes stains caused by tea, coffee, red wine, tobacco, and even certain medications. You’ll leave our office in about an hour with lustrously white teeth and a happy, confident smile.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening:
In-office teeth whitening isn’t for everyone, so we offer a convenient alternative that is still just as effective at brightening your smile by multiple shades. With take-home teeth whitening, you’ll simply apply the gel that we provide using custom trays that are shaped to fit your dentition exactly. After about two weeks of daily use, you’ll see your ultimate results: a bright white smile that looks as fantastic as you’ll feel!
Schedule Your Visit Today
Whether you have a big event coming up and you want to be sure you look your best or you’re simply looking to give your smile a boost for summer, Smile Fitness is here to help! Contact our offices in Glendale and Phoenix to schedule your teeth whitening appointment today. We can’t wait to show you what a difference our cosmetic dentistry services can make in your smile. We also happily serve patients from throughout neighborhoods in the surrounding areas, including Scottsdale, West Phoenix, Peoria, and beyond.
Tooth-Colored Fillings for a Seamlessly Beautiful Smile
May 1, 2014
Fillings are the most commonly used restorative dentistry services in America, preserving natural teeth by protecting against future decay in the enamel. Amalgam fillings — also known as silver or mercury fillings — are dark and unsightly, particularly when they are visible within the smile zone. Fortunately, modern dental technology has provided your Peoria and Phoenix dentists with the ability to fill cavities and repair teeth with more natural-looking tooth-colored composite fillings.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Though research has yet to definitively prove a link between metal fillings and health risks, many patients and dentists express concern regarding the mercury they contain. Metal fillings are also sensitive to changes and extremes in temperature, such as hot or cold drinks and foods. Amalgam fillings can expand and contract with these changes, further compromising a tooth that has been previously damaged.
Tooth-colored fillings, however, are not susceptible to these problems, making them a smarter alternative to old metal restorations. In addition, the material used to repair a damaged tooth is color-matched to your natural dentition. You won’t have to feel self-conscious about the dark or shiny fillings in your mouth when you smile, making you more comfortable in social situations and in your professional environment as well. Our doctors will thoroughly explain the entire process before treatment begins.
Form and Function for Your Smile
Whether you are in need of a new filling for a decayed tooth or you’d like to learn more about replacing amalgam fillings with tooth-colored composite material, your local Peoria and Phoenix dentists can help. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation. Our experienced doctors and caring oral healthcare team happily serve families from throughout the nearby areas of North Gateway Village, North Mountain Village, Scottsdale, and beyond. We can’t wait to serve you and your family’s smiles!