Some Yuma people are unhappy with the way their teeth look but many mistakenly assume that cosmetic dentistry is far too costly to pursue. Sure, a complete mouth reconstruction can be an expensive investment. Consider the cost of dental school and post-graduate training for a master level cosmetic dentist. Consider the expense of individually creating …
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Yuma Family Dentist urges you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of Health, cancer treatment …
If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. At The Yuma Dentist, we can transform your smile from ordinary into something beautiful. Cosmetic dentistry is dedicated to improving the appearance of teeth. The goal is to create positive change to your teeth …
Dental crowns have been available in Yuma for a long, long time. But would you believe the procedure itself has been around for a thousand years or more? Ancient dentists used ivory, bone, and seashells to make crowns for teeth. Evidence of gold crowns dates from 200 A.D. Porcelain crowns appeared in the 1800s. With …
At the Yuma Family Dentist, we encourage all our patients patients to keep up with their oral hygiene so maintain optimum oral health. A happy mouth is not only a healthy mouth but one that can enjoy the flavors of all types of foods. Healthy oral habits benefit our taste buds as well as our …
Whitening your teeth is as simple as visiting The Yuma Dentist for professional teeth whitening. We use the Glo whitening system that uses LED lights to whiten your teeth. There are many over-the-counter products that promise to whiten your teeth, and they can be effective – up to a point. Toothpastes, whitening strips, and whitening …
If you are the parent of a teen, you may have some concerns about his or her well-being. Teens don’t always make good choices when it comes to dental health, from consuming too much junk food to resisting trips to the Yuma dentist. Many eat ramen noodles instead of a square meal. Others seem to …
When our Foothills dental patients ask if mouthwash cures bad breath, we tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive problems. The best-selling mouthwashes have a …
Getting a tooth knocked out may sound like a catastrophe, but doesn’t always mean you’ll need to call Yuma Dentistry for an implant. If you can keep a cool head and remember a few simple instructions, chances are good your tooth can be saved. If a tooth gets knocked out, the main things to remember are to …
Our dental patients with new, beautiful smiles know about the latest cosmetic dental procedures we use, here at the Yuma Dentist. In this post, we’ll describe a few of them. At the Yuma Dentist, we stay ahead of the curve with the latest in dental technology. This includes teeth whitening techniques, porcelain veneers, and implant-anchored dentures. …
