In the Sun City, Glendale and Peoria, AZ areas, there are upwards of 200 dental practices. However, not all dentists are created equal. At Smile Fitness Dental Center, we strive to provide convenient, friendly, effective care for every patient. We offer a wide variety of preventive, cosmetic, restorative, sedation, and implant dentistry options to meet any dental needs. Did you or a loved one have an unexpected dental issue that couldn’t be treated for several days? Never wait to get the oral health care you need. Call Smile Fitness Dentistry to schedule a same-day dental appointment.
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Smile Fitness Dental Center Serving Glendale and Sun City Residents
November 23, 2015
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Smile Restoration is Available – Dentures at Smile Fitness Dental Centers
August 24, 2015
Smile Fitness Dental Centers offer great news for Peoria, AZ residents struggling with tooth loss – dentures are more comfortable and secure than ever. We’ve all seen the comic representations of denture wearers who look as though they’ve inserted horse teeth into their mouth, or people struggling to speak or chew with ill-fitting dentures. Thanks to improved dental technology, our Glendale dental practice can help patients replace any number of teeth with a comfortable, beautiful full or partial denture. Sun City, AZ residents, your friendly Smile Fitness Dental Centers staff is here to help you reinvent your bite. Call to schedule a tooth replacement consultation today.
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Glendale, AZ General Dentistry – Smile Fitness Dental Center
July 6, 2015
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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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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Smile Fitness Dental Center: Dental Implants
May 29, 2015
Missing teeth can stand between you and a healthy, happier smile. We all want to look our best, and our teeth are no different. Missing teeth can drag anyone’s confidence down, but there is hope with dental implants in Glendale, AZ from Smile Fitness Dental Centers. The Glendale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ offices are ready to help!
Implant Dentistry Overview
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots used to support a restoration for a missing tooth or teeth, helping to stop or prevent jaw bone loss. Losing teeth can be a drag and a confidence killer. Dental implants provide patients with the strength and stability to eat all the foods you love without struggling to chew. In addition, dental implants stimulate and maintain the jaw bone, thus avoiding bone loss and helping to preserve facial features.
Common tooth-loss factors:
- Tooth decay
- Root canal failure
- Gum disease (Periodontitis)
- Trauma to the mouth (tooth injury)
- Excessive wear and tear
- Congenital defects
Dental Implant Procedure
So, how does it all work? The dental implant procedure is broken down into two parts: preparation and placement.
Preparation is important. To begin, a small-diameter hole (pilot hole) is drilled at edentulous (where there is no tooth) jaw sites in order to guide the titanium screw that holds a dental implant in place. Our dentists use great skill and expertise when boring the pilot hole and sizing the jaw bone.
Placement is where it all comes together. The initial pilot hole is slowly widened to allow placement of the implant screw. Once in place, the surrounding gum tissue is secured over the implant and a protective cover screw is placed on top to allow the site to heal. After up to six months of healing, the implant is uncovered and an abutment (holds the crown replacement) is attached to the implant. Once the abutment is in place, a temporary crown will be created. Once the gum grows and shapes itself naturally, the temporary crown is replaced with a permanent crown.
Implant Dentistry Services
- Consultation to completion all done in either of our locations
- Quality, proven, reliable procedures at affordable fees
- Exam and X-Rays
- Placement of dental implants
- Restoration to final results
Dental implant patients enjoy restored function, which allows a healthy diet of hard-to-chew foods, improved speech and more. Your new smile will boost your confidence, enhance your appearance and improve your quality of life.
Call Our Office
To schedule an appointment, please call our offices located in Glendale, AZ or Phoenix, AZ. We also serve the surrounding areas including Sun City, Tempe, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and beyond.
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Smile Fitness Dental Center: Glendale’s Best Family Dentistry
Receiving proper and professional dental care is important not only for you, but for your entire family, too. At some point your kids or spouse will need the best dental care, and you can find it here at Smile Fitness Dental Centers in Glendale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ. Providing excellent family dental care for you and your family is where we excel.
Family Dentistry Services Under One Roof
If it’s a variety of professional dental services you’re looking for, you have come to the right place. At Smile Fitness Dental Center, we provide an assortment of general dentistry options with compassion and a gentle touch you won’t find anywhere else. We strive to prevent dental problems before they start. What does this mean for you? You save time and money while creating a healthy smile for years to come.
Everyone deserves an exceptional smile. Your Glendale, AZ dentist will explain your options and help decide the best path to optimal oral health.
Our dentistry services include the following:
- Cosmetic dentistry
- General dentistry
- Preventative dentistry
- Restorative dentistry
- Sedation dentistry
- Dental implants
We are happy to offer same-day and next-day appointments to families and busy professionals. If you experience any of the following, it’s recommended you schedule a same-day or next-day appointment:
- Broken or cracked tooth
- Lacerations to soft tissues, including the gums, cheeks, lips, and tongue
- Partially or completely dislodged tooth
- An object stuck between teeth
- Abscess
We also offer emergency dental appointments. Our Emergency Dental Team is dedicated to handling your dental emergencies six days a week. This is all they do, and their level of expertise is unmatched. From severe toothaches to fractured teeth, our team swings into action the moment you call.
Schedule An Appointment
To schedule an appointment or to speak with a friendly staff member, please call our offices located in Glendale, AZ or Phoenix, AZ. We also serve the surrounding areas including Sun City, Tempe, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and beyond.
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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!
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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.
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Gum Disease Treatment from Smile Fitness Dental Center in Phoenix, AZ
December 28, 2014
Take care of your gums and your gums will take care of you. That may sound cliché, but it’s true nevertheless. Your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body, and your gums are a critical part of that gateway. Unfortunately, gum disease is one of the most prevalent health conditions. If left untreated, it can contribute to other health problems, too, when bacteria in the mouth migrates to other parts of the body. The dentists and their team at Smile Fitness Dental Center in Phoenix, AZ, and Peoria are dedicated to first preventing gum disease, and then treating appropriately with gum disease treatment when necessary.
First stage gum disease is called gingivitis. This may be marked by tender gums that bleed during brushing. On the other hand, gingivitis may not present any symptoms, making regular checkups at Smile Fitness Dental Center all the more important. If we should find signs of gingivitis during one of your regular visits, then the condition may be reversible with proper brushing and flossing, as well as professional cleaning by one of our dental hygienists.
Periodontitis: Advanced Gum Disease
However, if gum disease progresses to periodontitis (the more advanced stage of gum disease) then more aggressive treatment may be required. With periodontitis, the gum and bone begin to pull away from the teeth leaving small spaces where debris and bacteria can collect and cause infection. If allowed to progress, then the infection may lead to tooth loss. In this case, we may need to perform root scaling and planing to scrape away the plaque that traps bacteria; gum pocket irrigation; or local antibiotic placement in the areas that are most irritated. With these treatments from Smile Fitness Dental Center, patients often experience quick improvement and manage to avoid surgery.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you haven’t seen the dentist in a while, then now is the time to call Smile Fitness Dental Center in Phoenix, AZ, or Peoria, AZ. You shouldn’t neglect your gums, and with proper gum disease treatment, we can help you maintain healthy gums. Our offices also serve patients in Sun City, Paradise Valley, Glendale, Scottsdale and Tempe.
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Get Some Zzzzz’s with Sleep Apnea Therapy in Phoenix and Peoria
December 14, 2014
No one needs to tell you how important a restful night’s sleep is to your general health, your mental health and your ability to function well during the day. Everyone has a sleepless night now and then, but if you find yourself feeling tired day after day, then the problem may be more than occasional insomnia. Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that often goes undiagnosed. However, when diagnosed, there are treatment options available. With sleep apnea therapy from Smile Fitness Dental Center in Phoenix, AZ, and Peoria, AZ, you’ll be able to sleep peacefully and enjoy new energy during the day.
Sleep Apnea Therapy to the Rescue
First of all, sleep apnea is a condition that causes a person to temporarily stop breathing during the night. Consequently, the body and the brain may not receive an adequate amount of oxygen during sleep. When this happens, the brain awakens in order to signal the body to begin breathing again. This can repeat throughout the night.
The most common form of the condition is obstructive sleep apnea. In this case, the airway becomes blocked, usually by soft tissue at the back of the throat that relaxes during sleep. This is what causes that snoring sound your bed partner may complain about. Left untreated, sleep apnea may lead to high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, depression, headaches and diabetes. Sleep apnea has also been linked to reduced productivity at work and automobile accidents.
At Smile Fitness Dental Center, we will conduct tests to determine if you have obstructive sleep apnea and if non-surgical treatments will help. If yes, then we will prescribe one of two treatments. A CPAP machine provides continuous air flow through a face mask, so your airway remains open. The other option, which is often more comfortable, is a custom designed dental appliance that repositions your tongue and jawbone to keep your airway open.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you suspect that you or your bed partner has sleep apnea, call the office of Smile Fitness Dental Center today. Our offices in Phoenix, AZ, and Peoria, AZ, conveniently serve patients in Sun City, Paradise Valley, Glendale, Scottsdale and Tempe.
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