Q: When is the least expensive tooth replacement method really the most expensive? A: When it ends up costing far more in the long run. Many people who lose a tooth do not understand the importance of replacing it with a dental implant. But a dental implant from The Yuma Dentist is almost like getting …
Oral piercing is a popular form of body art, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. When patients at The Yuma Dentist ask about the safety of oral piercings, we make sure they are aware of the possible consequences. First, patients should know that infection is always a major concern with any piercing, …
What is sleep apnea? It’s a serious health condition in which your breathing periodically stops while you sleep. You can get help from The Yuma Dentist. How do you know if you have sleep apnea? A proper diagnosis should come from your doctor or a sleep specialist. But read through these common symptoms. They may …
If you are afraid of your dentist, you are not alone. At Yuma Family Dentist, we encounter many patients coping with dental anxiety. How do we calm their fears, provide a comfortable dental environment, and earn lifelong patients? 1) We carefully explain the findings of the initial dental examination and thoroughly outline any recommended care. …
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote that, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to decay or trauma. We are fortunate to live at a time where there is a permanent replacement for missing teeth: dental implants, available from The …
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you call it one-sided? Does it seem like the dentist examines your teeth, decides on the course of treatment, and performs the procedure, and you’re practically a bystander? At the Yuma Family Dentist in Yuma AZ, we don’t do things that way. It Starts With The …
This article from The Yuma Dentist looks at laser dentistry. It may sound like something from science fiction, but laser dentistry provides an excellent alternative to drills. Much of the dental care performed with lasers doesn’t require that patients to be medicated, allowing for quicker healing times. Lasers used in dentistry come in two basic categories: …
Professionals who are happy with the face they present in business situations have a greater level of confidence. Confident people, in turn, are more likely to be successful in their business and personal relationships. Simply put, if you feel better, you’ll probably do better! At Yuma Family Dentist, our cosmetic dentistry patients experience a significant …
Your partner can’t sleep because you snore? Is it finally time to eliminate it? The Yuma Dentist may be able to help. Snoring sounds can develop when the tissue in the back of the throat collapses onto the soft palate. This narrows the air passageway. As you breathe, this area opens and closes—with a noisy …
When you see pics of your favorite movie stars, do you wonder how these men and women can project such perfection? Can ordinary folks ever achieve such beautiful smiles? Thanks to cosmetic dentistry from The Yuma Dentist, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” There are many effective cosmetic dentistry procedures available that can produce compelling …
