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What to Do if You Chip Your Tooth

Is your chipped tooth a dental emergency? It depends. A minor chip that causes no pain needs less care than a large chip that causes excruciating pain. Whether you need to get to the dentist immediately or whether it can wait until Monday depends on a lot of factors including how your tooth was chipped and […]

7 Reasons You May Choose Dental Sedation

If you think dental sedation is only available for people who need invasive dental surgery or for patients too terrified to go to the dentist, think again. Yes, it can be used for that, but there are multiple situations where sedation is the best option to help someone through a dental procedure. Your dentist wants […]

Therapy Can Help Ease Dental Fears and Anxieties

When you’re in the grip of a serious fear like going to the dentist, needles, or dental procedures, it’s hard to feel anything but panic or terror. Dental fears are fairly common, from a little to a lot, in the U.S. That’s why dental sedation is such a popular and effective option. But if you’re […]

5 Reasons Dental Implants Fail

Dental implants have a 98 percent success rate. They’re a safe, popular, and long-term fix for replacing missing teeth and giving you back a natural, bright smile. For the vast majority of dental patients, implants are a great option and a cost effective option over the long-term. But that doesn’t mean dental implants last forever […]

What to Expect During a Root Canal?

You’ve probably heard every annoying or potentially painful thing compared to root canals. “It’s as bad as a root canal!” or “I’d rather have a root canal than do that!” Root canals aren’t as bad as they’ve been portrayed, although they’re not much fun, either. Here’s what you need to know about the procedure. If […]

Are All Kids Afraid of the Dentist?

The short answer to this common question is that no, all children aren’t automatically afraid of the dentist. It’s age-appropriate for small children to be uncomfortable with strangers or to whine or cry during an examination. This is more a fear of the unknown than a fear of the dentist. Children react and respond to […]

8 Dental Emergencies You’ll Be Glad Didn’t Happen to You

Dental emergencies come in all sizes and shapes, from accidents you can’t predict to severe pain and problems caused by neglect or eating sticky or hard foods. No one wants to deal with these issues, but when they happen, the best thing to do is to call your Mesa dentist immediately. Some dental emergencies are […]

12 Fun Facts About Dental Implants

Dental implants can feel like a scary procedure, filled with unknowns. That’s why it’s important to know as much as you can. Getting the facts — both the procedural facts and the interesting information — can help make you feel more relaxed and well-informed. Talk to your dentist about your specific situation and what you […]

What are the Possible Side Effects for Dental Implants?

No medical or dental procedure is without risk or potential side effects, including dental implants. Although implants have a 95 to 98 percent success rate, side effects and complications do occur in some patients. Most of them are minor and easily treated as long as you contact your dentists in Phoenix as soon as possible. […]