If you lost your shoes, chances are you wouldn’t think about going to the store to buy just one shoe to replace them both, so why does it make sense to only replace one half your lost tooth? The short answer is – it doesn’t. Traditional tooth replacement solutions only renewed those parts of teeth that were visible above the gum line, but without the supportive underlying root system, these replacement teeth relied on surrounding dental structures for support. In order to provide the most natural restoration, we may recommend patients consider our dental implant supported tooth replacement options.
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Replace Missing Teeth With Dental Implants in Phoenix
September 24, 2016
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One-Stop Dental Implants in Glendale, AZ
February 22, 2016
Smile Fitness Dental Centers have offered Glendale, AZ residents outstanding dental care since 1987, and patients trust us to provide superior service no matter how complex the prpcedure. We’re proud to offer our patients the ability to complete the entire dental implant process from consultation to restoration all in either of our Glendale or Phoenix offices. In addition, our team has years of experience in dental implant tooth replacement. Dr. Florento and Dr. Santoro both have post-graduate study in implantology. Dr. Florento serves as a clinical instructor in restorative dentistry, and Dr. Santoro has training in oral and maxillofacial surgery and completed a fellowship in implantology. Our skilled dentists and team are her to provide the full dental implant tooth replacement process. No referrals. No visits to strange dental practices. No multiple consultations with various dental practitioners. Convenient, effective dental implant restoration starts with a consultation visit at Smile Fitness Dental Centers.
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Smile Fitness Dental Center Serving Glendale and Sun City Residents
November 23, 2015
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 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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$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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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.
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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.
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