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Rejuvenate Your Smile with Cosmetic Bonding!

August 15, 2014

137110504Whether a book’s spine is bent or there is a new scratch on your car, life has a way of doing its routine wear and tear on everything. No matter how much we may want something to remain immaculate, there is no hiding behind closed doors when it comes to minor bumps along to way. The same goes for your smile. Throughout the years, our smiles experience mishaps just like anything else, and it can really take a toll on the overall aesthetic of our smile. A crack here and a stain there really accumulate over the years, possibly causing someone to feel insecure about their smiles. Though you may feel as though there is nothing you can do, our doctors are able to erase the blemishes on your smile using cosmetic bonding at their Phoenix, AZ dental office.

The wonderful thing about cosmetic bonding is the fact that it is able to completely change your smile in a single appointment. Being able to cover up chips, stains, cracks, slight misalignments, and gaps, cosmetic bonding only reveals a beautiful, flawless smile. Made of a strong composite resin, cosmetic bonding is able to match the color of your smile exactly, making your smile transformation blend in seamlessly with the rest of your smile.

Our doctors will put the bonding on your smile, and begin to sculpt the new shape of your teeth. While doing this, we will keep in mind your smile wants and your facial features, as we want everything to look as natural as possible. Our doctors will then polish your new smile, making sure it shines bright. At the end, you are left with a beautiful, flawless smile! If you would like our doctors to help restore your smile using cosmetic bonding, contact our office today!

Contact our office today if you are ready to schedule your appointment for cosmetic bonding! We are able to take care of all of your general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry needs. We have two locations for your convenience in Glendale and Phoenix. We are also proud to serve patients throughout the nearby areas of Scottsdale, Tempe, Sun City, Peoria, Paradise Valley, and beyond.

Cosmetically Damaged Teeth? Trust Porcelain Veneers to Restore Your Smile

July 25, 2014

Shutterstock Pretty Woman SmileFor many men and women, a cosmetic flaw in their smile leads to feelings of self-consciousness in social and professional situations. If your teeth are marred by common issues like stains, chips, and more, you may feel hesitant to reveal your smile to the people in your life who matter most. At Smile Fitness in Glendale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ, our experienced team of doctors believes that everyone should enjoy the numerous advantages of a beautiful, confident smile. That’s why we offer a full selection of cosmetic dental solutions, including porcelain veneers.

Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers offer a wide range of benefits to patients looking to quickly correct cosmetic defects in their smiles. These ultra-thin, stain-resistant sheaths of durable dental porcelain effectively mask a number of common problems, all while maintaining a smile that looks completely natural. Some of the most frequently corrected dental issues include:

  • Minor to moderate gapping or misalignment
  • Teeth that are too small or too large as compared to surrounding dentition
  • Deep stains or yellowing
  • Cracks or chips in enamel
  • Oddly shaped teeth
  • Teeth that are covered by too much gum tissue

First, our doctors will talk with you about your goals and expectations regarding your cosmetic treatment. After your treatment plan has been mapped out and explained to you, we’ll begin by preparing your teeth for your veneers. An impression of your teeth will be taken and sent to a special laboratory to ensure a precise fit. While your personalized veneers are being made just for you, you’ll wear a temporary set until it’s time to return to our office. When your final veneers are placed, you’ll be able to leave our office feeling confident in the knowledge that your teeth and smile look better than ever!

Revitalize Your Smile Now

If you’ve been living for years with a smile that doesn’t make you happy, it’s time to take the first step toward gorgeously luminous pearly whites with the cosmetic team at Smile Fitness. Contact our office today and ask about porcelain veneers, a cosmetic solution that can have you showing off a brilliantly rejuvenated smile in just two visits to our conveniently located office. From our two locations in Glendale and Phoenix, we proudly serve patients from throughout the nearby areas of Scottsdale, Tempe, Sun City, Peoria, Paradise Valley, and more.

Get a Bright White Smile Just in Time for Summer!

July 10, 2014

shutterstock_156648317Summer 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.

Implant Supported Dentures: A Preferred Restorative Method for Replacing Missing Teeth

June 20, 2014

Shutterstock Senior Couple Hug SmileDentures have been a trusted solution to missing teeth for many, many years, allowing men and women to eat a healthful diet, speak clearly, and smile with friends and family comfortably. Today, modern dental technology makes it possible to secure dentures with more stability, promoting a more natural feel and appearance than ever before. At Smile Fitness Dental Centers in Glendale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ, our doctors offer a variety of restorative dentistry procedures, including dental implant supported dentures.

Benefits of Implant Retained Dentures

Traditional dentures can slip and move around in your mouth when you are speaking, often resulting in embarrassing social situations and discomfort. Some patients experience a clicking sound as their dentures wobble and slip. Fortunately, dentures can now be secured with dental implants, allowing denture wearers to feel more comfortable and confident in their smile and bite.

Dental implants are small titanium posts that are surgically implanted into the jaw bone and gum tissue. These implants serve as replacements for the roots of your natural teeth. When the implants have fused with the bone of your jaw and the gum tissue has healed, a set of customized dental prosthetics – such as a full set or one arch of dentures – can be attached. There is no longer any need for natural suction or denture adhesives because your prosthetic is firmly secured to your gums by the implants.

Schedule Your Visit Today

Contact our office today to schedule your consultation with our doctors and staff to see if you are a potential candidate for dental implants. We look forward to helping you achieve the radiant, healthy, and comfortable smile you’ve always wanted with implant retained dentures and other restorative dentistry procedures. Our two offices in Glendale and Phoenix, AZ happily welcome patients from around the nearby communities, including Scottsdale, Peoria, West Phoenix, and more.

Athletic Mouthguards to Keep Little Smiles Safe this Summer

June 5, 2014

Shutterstock Mouth Guard Athletic BaseballSummer is finally here and the kids are out of school, ready to head out onto the court or playing field for some fun in the sun with friends and family. Oral injuries sustained while playing sports can be incredibly serious, but they don’t have to be if you’re protected with an athletic mouthguard from Smile Fitness in Glendale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ. Our experienced team of doctors can help you protect your kids’ smiles all summer long (and all year round) with customized athletic mouthguards.

The Importance of Wearing a Mouthguard

Whether your kids are into baseball, basketball, soccer, football, martial arts, or another recreational activity, you want them to be safe as they have fun. Oral injuries that may occur while participating in sports activities include chipped or fractured teeth, dislodged teeth, lacerations to the tongue, cuts in the gum tissue, and dislocated jaws. Fortunately, wearing an athletic mouthguard while playing sports can drastically reduce the likelihood that your child will experience these problems, putting your mind at ease when they go out to play.

Unlike the mouthguards you can buy at the store, the oral appliances provided by your dentist are customized to fit the unique contours of the patient’s mouth. This offers enhanced protection for the teeth and soft tissues of the mouth, as well as improved comfort.

Schedule Your Consultation Today

At Smile Fitness, the health and beauty of your smile is our top priority. Contact us at our two conveniently located offices in Glendale and Phoenix to schedule your consultation with our expert team of doctors and caring staff. We look forward to helping you keep your son or daughter’s smile safe this summer with the help of personalized, comfortable athletic mouthguards. Our practice proudly serves patients from throughout the surrounding areas as well, including Peoria, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, and beyond.

What You Need to Know About Impacted Wisdom Teeth

May 15, 2014

shutterstock_149966333Wisdom teeth, also known as the third molars, are teeth that typically erupt between the ages of 17 and 25 in patients who develop them at all. For some people, wisdom teeth fail to erupt properly, becoming impacted within the gum and jaw bone. In cases in which impaction causes discomfort, pain, infection, or problems that affect other teeth, extraction may be deemed necessary. Your local Phoenix and Glendale dentists offer comprehensive general dentistry services, including wisdom tooth extraction for patients suffering from impaction.

Removing Impacted Wisdom Teeth

When a wisdom tooth grows at an odd angle relative to the jaw, the back of the mouth, or the second molar, it can become impacted and cause improper alignment of other teeth throughout the mouth. An infection can result, particularly in cases in which the tooth erupts partially through the tissue of the gum. Removing impacted wisdom teeth can help to prevent complications in the future, including gum disease, abscesses, and infections of the bone tissue that comprises the jaw.

For some people, wisdom tooth extraction is not necessary. The teeth either don’t develop or they grow in perfectly normally with no ill effect on other teeth. Your general dentist in Glendale and Phoenix can explain to you the particular details of your unique case following a consultation, an exam, and x-rays.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

If you suspect that you are suffering from impacted wisdom teeth or if you simply have questions regarding oral surgery in general, contact us at our Peoria and Phoenix and talk to our experienced, highly trained doctors today. We also proudly serve patients in nearby communities in Scottsdale, North Gateway Village, North Mountain Village, Glendale, and beyond. We look forward to becoming your partners in your journey toward lifelong oral health.

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!

Understanding and Treating Sleep Apnea and Snoring in Phoenix and Peoria

April 23, 2014

Shutterstock Sleep Apnea SnoringDo you or your partner have trouble sleeping because one of you struggles with excessive snoring? Loud snoring isn’t only a common nuisance that can disrupt your sleep; it may be an indication of an underlying problem that warrants medical attention. Sleep apnea, for example, is a health condition that can lead to a variety of seemingly unrelated problems, including persistent daytime fatigue. At your local family dentist’s office in Phoenix or Peoria, you can get the information and help you need to effectively manage snoring and sleep apnea.

The Importance of Sleep Apnea Treatment

When a person suffers from sleep apnea, their breathing is interrupted numerous times throughout the night while they sleep. This leads to low blood oxygen levels, a problem that has been linked to several health concerns. The list of potential complications associated with untreated or poorly managed sleep apnea includes:

  • High blood pressure
  • Behavioral problems in children and teens
  • Chronic fatigue during the day
  • Increased risk of atrial fibrillation
  • Higher risk of congestive heart failure
  • Heart disease
  • Liver problems
  • Complications following surgery

Fortunately, sleep apnea can typically be treated relatively easily with help from your caring, experienced Peoria and Phoenix dentists. A customized oral appliance, often called a snore guard, can reposition your lower jaw in a way that allows for unobstructed airflow while you sleep. Many studies have shown that this comfortable, non-invasive sleep apnea treatment method is more effective than surgery. Your dentist will assess your individual case and recommend the therapy or treatment that best suits your condition and your lifestyle.

Sleep Apnea Therapy in Phoenix, AZ

If you suspect that you or someone in your family is suffering from sleep apnea, contact your local Phoenix, AZ and Peoria, AZ dentists to find out more about your treatment options. We also happily welcome families from throughout the surrounding areas of North Mountain Village, Scottsdale, North Gateway Village, and beyond.

Keep Your Child’s Smile Shining Brightly with Family Dental Care in Phoenix, AZ

April 7, 2014

Shutterstock Little Girl at DentistYou want all the best for your children, from a quality education to the healthcare they receive from their pediatrician. Your little one’s dental care is just as important, building the foundation for a long and healthy life filled with beautiful, happy smiles. At your local dentist’s office in Phoenix, AZ and Peoria, AZ, your child’s oral health and hygiene are top priorities that deserve only the closest attention and best care.

Children’s Dentistry in Phoenix and Peoria

While you do everything you can to maintain your child’s oral hygiene at home, his or her smile still needs the advanced touch of a dental professional to ensure optimal health. Beginning at the age of about two or three years, your son or daughter should begin visiting the dentist for regular check-ups every six months. During these visits, we’ll inspect every tiny tooth for signs of decay or other damage, as well as the delicate tissues of the gums. We’ll also assess the growth of the jaw to ascertain proper development.

If we do discover any issues, including cavities, our caring experts will discuss with you the methods best suited to correct the problem. To prevent tooth decay before it becomes a serious concern, our dentists may recommend fortifying fluoride treatments and/or sealants. These visits also offer a great opportunity to talk with your child’s dentist about ways you can make home hygiene more engaging and fun. When your child loves taking care of his or her teeth beginning at an early age, you can be sure that their future will see many happy, healthy smiles.

Schedule Your Child’s Dental Appointment Today

Whether your little one is due for a check-up or you have questions about his or her oral health, we are here to help. Contact your local dentists in Phoenix, AZ and Peoria, AZ today to reserve your appointment. We look forward to serving you and your family!

Find Real Relief from Bruxism with Your Trusted Phoenix and Peoria Dentists

March 26, 2014

Shutterstock Bruxism Mouth GuardDo you or someone in your family suffer from nighttime teeth grinding? This common behavior, known as bruxism, can be incredibly detrimental to your oral and overall health if not properly treated. With help from your trusted family dental office in Peoria and Phoenix, you can finally escape the daily grind of bruxism and enjoy life to the fullest once again.

How Can Bruxism Affect Me?

Most people who suffer from bruxism are entirely unaware that they are affected, in large part due to the fact that the clenching of the jaw and grinding of the teeth occur while the patient is asleep. This unconscious gritting and grinding can lead to serious problems with the joints that control the jaw. TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, is often associated with bruxism and can cause severe pain, stiffness, and other undesirable side effects.

When the teeth continuously grind against one another at night, the enamel becomes worn over time. The teeth begin to appear shorter and their top surfaces become flat. In extreme cases, teeth can actually fracture under the immense pressure of the jaw. Patients often wake up with a headache, toothaches, a sore jaw, and even pain that extends down into the neck.

Fortunately, there are simple solutions to the pain and damage bruxism can cause. A custom-fitted nightguard or mouthguard can help protect your teeth from the constant grinding motion. Your local Peoria and Phoenix dentists will provide you with a comfortable oral appliance that you only wear at night, preventing further damage while you sleep.

Get the Bruxism Relief You Deserve

If you suspect that you are affected by nighttime teeth grinding, or bruxism, contact us at our Peoria or Phoenix locations today. Our dentists look forward to helping you achieve real, lasting relief and protecting your teeth from the effects of this common problem. We also happily serve families from the surrounding areas of Scottsdale, North Mountain Village, North Gateway Village, and more.

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