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Metal fillings are an eyesore, even when placed on back teeth. In addition, old fillings can result in a number of functional issues due to the nature of metal amalgams. Metal fillings can expand and contract with heat fluctuations in your mouth. This may cause fillings to internally damage teeth. It can also allow metal […]

There are a number of CEREC advantages, not the least of which is it produces strong, effective, and completely safe tooth restorations. Our Mesa dentists can use CEREC to create single visit dental crowns as well as porcelain inlays and onlays, enabling you to come to our office with a dental issue and leave with

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can lead to a variety of debilitating, painful symptoms, including chronic headaches. These TMD headaches can be so intense that they are often mistaken for migraines. However, there are important differences between TMD headaches and migraines. In order to experience relief from TMD headaches, you will need to seek treatment from

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is a painful condition that occurs when your jaw becomes misaligned. It often results in chronic, painful, and debilitating symptoms which can significantly impact your life. Unfortunately, TMJ is often misdiagnosed because doctors do not recognize the symptoms as being caused by jaw misalignment. In order to properly diagnose and treat

Have you been putting off important dental treatments due to a fear of the dentist? If so, you are not alone. Dental anxiety is a common condition impacting many people across the country. For some, this fear is caused by prior traumatic experiences at the dentist’s office. For others, it may be due to an

If you are looking for an alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment that eliminates the hassles and unsightliness associated with metal braces, you might want to consider Invisalign. This innovative procedure uses a series of removable clear plastic aligners to gradually straighten your teeth. They are much more comfortable than metal braces, and others will not

A dental crown is one of the most versatile dental restorations available. It is a tooth-shaped covering that gets placed on your tooth to protect it from damage or restore its size, shape, and strength after being damaged. You may need a dental crown to address one of the following issues: To protect a weak

There can be several reasons that a tooth comes out of it’s socket prematurely. When a healthy tooth is knocked out  due to trauma, it is often best to immediately  replace the rinsed off  tooth in it’s socket if you can determine it’s proper position, then hold it in place until you can get to

Severe tooth aches that can be so very agonizing and/or  having a tooth knocked out which must  be addressed as immediately as possible by your  dentist if  the tooth is to be saved are some of the emergencies a dentist must see.. In many dental offices,  these people  have to wait until their dentist’s office