How To Repair A Chipped Front Tooth Typically, a chipped tooth is a result of blunt force trauma to the mouth or a result of biting into something too hard. Some of our Mesa, AZ patients who are more prone to chipping enamel are those who regularly grind or clench their teeth. When you chip
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When you have a vulnerable tooth or one that has already been affected by some sort of trauma, our Mesa, AZ dentist may recommend that you have a dental crown placed over it. A crown is a restoration that looks like a cap that’s we set over your tooth as a cover to protect it
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Xerostomia is the condition that’s commonly referred to as dry mouth. People in Mesa, Arizona who experience xerostomia have a lack of saliva, which can be uncomfortable and lead to a host of other dental problems. What Causes Dry Mouth? Sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint what’s causing your dry mouth because there are
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What Is the Cost of Getting A Dental Implant? To explain the cost of getting a dental implant in Mesa, Arizona you need to understand everything that’s involved in the process. There are several components that go along with an implant and additional procedures that may be required. Here is a breakdown of what you
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The Pros and Cons of Snap-On Dentures With so many full arch tooth replacement options available in Mesa, Arizona it can be hard to decide which one you should go with. During your consultation our dentist will determine which treatments you qualify to receive, and we’ll help you make a decision but ultimately the choice
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You TMJ (temporomandibular joint) and it’s the hinged joint that connects your mandible (lower jaw) to your skull. This hard-working joint is responsible for all of the motions that your mouth performs each day. Including up and down and side to side movements. TMJ disorder – usually referred to as TMD or TMJD – occurs
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After completing dental school, all Mesa, AZ dentists are capable of performing both general and cosmetic dentistry procedures. In their practice, some dentists may choose to work in both fields, while their counterparts may prefer to focus on one area versus the other. What Is General Dentistry? The responsibility of a general dentist is to
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If you’re faced with losing one or more permanent teeth, we strongly recommend getting them replaced as quickly as possible. Our Mesa, AZ dentist suggests dental implants as the best solution for rehabilitation. What Is A Dental Implant? Essentially, an implant is an artificial “root” that’s embedded within the bone. Although several different kinds of
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Your wisdom teeth are the third molars in the far back corners of your mouth. There are a total of four; one in each quadrant. These molars are the last permanent teeth to come in and typically surface in the late teens to early twenties. Not everyone will develop all four wisdom teeth and some
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Getting a snap on denture in Mesa, AZ is a great solution for people that have a shallow bone ridge that prevents them from wearing a typical “plate.” A snap on denture is a prosthetic appliance that’s held in place by clipping onto a few dental implants. Typically, there are about two to four implants
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