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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Achieve A Natural Smile with Tooth-Colored Fillings
August 29, 2014
Whenever people have any sort of cosmetic procedure done, many of them want the results to look as natural as possible. While some may want to look like a completely different person, others may opt for looking simply as an improved version of themselves. The same goes for your smile! Whether it is dental implants or porcelain veneers, many patients just want to look new and improved, not completely different. If you have metal, or amalgam, fillings, you may be unhappy with your smile because it is obvious you had dental work performed. Thankfully, our doctors are able to make your smile look natural with the use of tooth-colored fillings.
The wonderful thing about tooth-colored fillings is that they are able to restore the health of your smile while looking organic with the rest of your smile! There are many benefits to tooth-colored fillings that our patients may not be aware of. One of them being that they are healthier for your body than amalgam fillings are. Amalgam fillings contain mercury, and when they are left to sit in your smile, the toxins in the element can enter your blood stream, affecting other parts of your body. Another benefit is that we are able to keep much more of your original tooth structure with tooth-colored fillings. This way, your smile not only looks more natural, but it will actually be more natural!
When we make your filling, we will be sure to make it to where it matches your tooth color exactly. We will remove the decay and fill the tooth, restoring health and structure in your smile. At the end of the procedure, you are left with a beautiful, more natural-looking smile! If you would like our doctors to help your smile with tooth-colored fillings, contact our office today!
Contact our office today if you are ready to schedule your appointment for tooth-colored fillings! 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.
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!