Does thinking about seeing the dentist make you break out in a cold sweat? If so, you’re not alone! Dental fear and phobia affect around 36% of the population, with 12% having a severe case. Sadly, this makes it difficult or even impossible to get the necessary care for good dental health. But whether your fear stems from negative past experiences, sensitive teeth, or simply being born that way, we can help. Keep reading to learn about the impact that dental fear can have on your life. You’ll also learn about your options for sedation dentistry and how we make your comfort a top priority at every visit!
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If you somehow end up with empty space in your smile, you’re hardly alone; the American College of Prosthodontists estimates that roughly 178 million people living in the United States are currently missing one or more teeth. You’ll want to fill in the empty space, of course, but how to do it? Should you get dental implants, or would a bridge make more sense in your case? Learning the advantages of each option will help you choose the restoration that’s right for you.
After getting 
Just about everyone would agree that time flies. It seems like it wasn’t very long ago that we rang in the new year, but here we are and it’s already June! While you may think that the next new year is a long way off, it’ll be here before you know it. And since most dental insurance expires on December 31st, you’ll be losing your benefits sooner than you think as well. To avoid missing out on what is essentially “free money” for seeing a dentist in Phoenix, find out how to maximize your insurance benefits and achieve a healthy, beautiful smile – with little to no out-of-pocket cost!
Have you had a tooth extracted recently or do you have an extraction coming up? While this procedure may be completely necessary to get you out of 
People often joke and compare root canals to other unpleasant, uncomfortable or painful scenarios. However, 
You went to bed feeling fine only to awake during the night with excruciating tooth pain! You can’t imagine what happened to cause this, all you know is that you need relief as soon as possible. Sometimes same-day dentistry is difficult to come by, and that’s why your team at Smile Fitness Dental Center offers convenient morning, evening, and Saturday appointments, which makes them the walk-in dentist that patients in Phoenix, AZ, trust.
Just as your house is built on a firm foundation, so are your teeth – your gums! If your gums aren’t healthy, your teeth could be at risk. Here’s what your dentist wants you to understand about gum disease and the importance of maintaining a stable foundation for your teeth.
Does the idea of visiting the dentist make you uneasy? That’s okay; you’re not alone. Fortunately, 
Your tooth feels sensitive to your coffee in the morning; however, you’re unsure if it’s the right time to contact your dentist. After all, ibuprofen seems to manage the discomfort. The next thing you know, you are waking during the night with severe tooth pain. Now you’re sure it’s time to call the dentist, but you wonder if you could’ve avoided the pain and these waking hours during the night? Here’s what your dentist wants you to know about