The people who are happiest with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you see were not always that way: they are the result of cosmetic dentistry, like what we provide at The Yuma Dentist in …
Here’s a riddle from The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ: What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. In this blog post, we’ll talk about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages, including tea. …
During a dental checkup at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to …
Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is one of the best things you can do to maintain good dental health. You’ve probably heard us say that more than once, at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ. Not many patients like to admit it, but studies show that some people have …
Dental implants have been hailed as one of the greatest advances in dentistry, but that doesn’t mean deciding to get one is easy. There is much to consider, but at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, we believe they are worth it. One of the things that makes a lot of people …
At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, we can improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry. Possibilities include restoring cracked or discolored teeth, straightening them, or even by replacing those that are missing. We all want to have the best possible smiles, but cosmetic dentistry is more than just appearance. Straight teeth are …
Dental crowns have been an essential tooth restoration for many years. At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ we place a lot of crowns, always with the exceptional care each patient deserves. Dental crowns can be used to address many issues, such as: To protect a weak tooth from decay, breaking, or …
Are you thinking about improving your appearance with a smile makeover? Are you skeptical when you hear promises of a “perfect” or “celebrity” smile? Well, at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ, so are we. After all, perfect is a pretty tall order. So let’s do a reality check, and review two …
It can happen in an instant: a blow to the mouth so violent, it knocks out a tooth. This is an authentic dental emergency and you need immediate care, like what we offer at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ. If you venture on to a playing field, even if it’s only …
If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in the country, and the state of AZ is no exception. Did you know that numerous studies have suggested a connection between osteoporosis and oral health? Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth …
