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Gear Up For The Holidays With A Visit to Your Tempe Dentist

December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Well, that’s a surprising headline, isn’t it? When you’re so busy trying to get ready for the festivities and plan for the holidays, the last thing you may be thinking about is the dentist. While that may be true, visiting your favorite dentist in Tempe may be just the thing you need this holiday season.

Brighten up those pearly whites just in time to see your family and friends and give yourself more confidence with a simple dental cleaning. You can take it even further with an in office whitening session with your dentist in Tempe AZ like Zoom! whitening, which typically only takes an hour. A healthy white smile can boost your confidence and make your holidays less stressful and much easier to handle than you thought possible.

Give Tempe Dental Care a call and schedule a quick dental check up with a dentist in Tempe before the end of 2010.

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Sedation Dentistry May Ease Fears

October 25, 2010 By 1 Comment

Sedation dentistry is a way for dentists to help patients overcome dental phobias, dental anxiety, and dental fears. At Tempe Dental Care, we thought it would interesting to do some research into some of the top things that are discussed online as things that people discuss as causing their dental anxiety and dental fear.

Some of their top causes were:

  • The embarrassment of the thought that their teeth are the worst that the dentist has ever seen.
  • The guilt, shame, and fear of being judged.
  • The overwhelming loss of control of being in the dental chair.
  • Fear that the dental cleaning or dental procedure will be too painful.
  • I’m afraid of needles and the numbing injections hurt.
  • Just walking into the door of the dentist office is scary.
  • The sound of the drill is like nails on a chalkboard.
  • I may need a lot of work done, I’m worried I won’t be able to keep my teeth.

Keep in mind, this is a very, very short list. There were hundreds of thousands of results for our Google search (and we only did a Google search). Sedation dentistry may be able help you overcome your dental anxiety, dental fear, or dental phobia. However, you won’t know this until you come in for a consultation.  Whether you’re looking for a way to start seeing a dentist regularly without anxiety or are looking to get extensive work done, call the dentists at Tempe Dental Care.

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What is Sedation Dentistry

October 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment

With an estimated 75% of Americans having at least a slight fear of the dentist, sedation dentistry is growing in popularity. To paraphrase Wikipedia’s definition, sedation dentistry uses

“pharmacological agents to calm and relax a patient prior to and during a dental appointment. These pharmacological agents usually belong to a class of drugs called sedatives, specifically those areas concerned with conscious awareness. There are different degrees of central nervous system depression, each corresponding to a level of relaxation which ranges from minimal, moderate, to deep sedation”

In basic terms, sedation dentistry uses medication to help relax a patient prior to a dental procedure under the supervision of a certified dentist. The type of medication depends on the dentist, the patient, and the procedure(s) that are being done. When you discuss sedation dentistry with your dentist, he will give his recommendation if he thinks sedation dentistry is approriate during the procedure, his suggestion for the type of sedation and medication.

 

If you have a fear of the dentist and have avoided seeking preventative dental care or necessary dental treatment, sedation dentistry with Tempe Dental Care may be the perfect solution for you. If you are interested in learning more about sedation dentistry, call Tempe Dental Care, the Phoenix sedation dentist experts. You can schedule a consultation with one of our friendly dentists to review your situation and see if sedation dentistry is the right solution for you.

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Sedation Dentistry: Overcoming Dental Fear & Anxiety

October 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment

If you have fear or anxiety about going to the dentist, you may want to consider sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry allows you to go through your dental visit without anxiety or fear. Sedation dentistry can help in many different situations. If you have had a bad dental experience, even a simple cleaning can create severe stress and anxiety, which can lead to further problems down the road.

 

If you have any stress or anxiety, we can offer a simple consultation prior to doing any work so you can meet our office staff, the dental hygienist and your dentist. This is also a good time to discuss with the dentist your personal situation and talk about sedation dentistry to see if you would be a good fit. Depending on your level of anxiety or fear and the type of dental procedure, he may prescribe a sedative, an anti-anxiety medication or suggest IV-sedation.

 

Another time sedation dentistry can be beneficial is if you are considering having a lot of work done. Whether you’re coming in to have multiple procedures or a complete smile makeover, sedation dentistry can help make the time fly by and can help ease any anxiety you may have.

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Visit The Dentist Every Six Months: Don’t Wait Until You Have Problems

October 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

First of all, we have to say dentistry has improved over the last 20 years. Trust us, if you haven’t gone to the dentist in even a few years it will be a drastically different experience. Even if you do go to the dentist every six months, Tempe Dental Care prides itself on providing the best experience possible to all of our patients… we know many of our patients fear going to the dentist and we want to make the experience as pleasant as possible.

 

Dentists recommend regular six month visits to prevent expensive and painful dental problems. While not all problems can be prevented, with regular checkups they can be caught and fixed earlier – often before your tooth even starts hurting. And, any problems that may be found are much less expensive when found earlier than later.

 

Plus, if you have any dental fears or anxiety, coming in before you have problems or pain can help make your dental checkups easier.

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Beautiful & Natural Cosmetic Dentistry

September 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Are you dissatisfied with your smile? You don’t need to be! Cosmetic dentistry has taken huge strides and there are many innovative techniques and procedures that can help improve your smile. Cosmetic dentistry is both an art and a science that the dentists at Tempe Dental Care have perfected. Whether you are looking to fix just one tooth or want a complete smile makeover, the dentists at Tempe Dental Care can help you.

Call our office at 480.730.5000 and set up an appointment for an initial consultation. If you haven’t been to the dentist in at least 6 months, it’s also a good time to set up a thorough dental exam and x-rays. A complete dental exam and x-rays are is a great first step in helping you get the beautiful smile you want. This will help the dentist to examine the overall health of your teeth and mouth, which is the most important thing to a beautiful smile.

After your dental exam and x-rays, the dentist will ask you what you want from your smile. Everyone wants something a little different. For example, we have heard complaints of:

  • Teeth stains, discoloration, and yellow teeth
  • The overall shape of the teeth
  • Gaps or unevenness of the smile
  • “Gumminess” of the smile

Cosmetic dentistry has come so far that all of this can be fixed. Your dentist will review with you different options you have to create the most natural smile for you. Some of these options may not be things you have considered because slight changes can make a huge difference.

The dentists at Tempe Dental Care understand the importance of your smile and want to help give you as much confidence as possible. After all, a smile is the universal sign of welcome and happiness – we want to make sure you are completely happy with your smile.

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Managing Your Dental Fears to Keep Your Smile Looking Great

August 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Going to the dentist is often a dreaded event, but because your smile tells the world who you are, it’s important to keep it looking great. Dentists always say it because it’s true: if you maintain good dental health, which includes going to the dentist for a cleaning every six months, you are less likely to have dental problems. Plus, regular cleanings also mean that you’ll be more “used to” going to the dentist, which can help lessen your dental fear, especially since you don’t need to be concerned about those big dental problems (fillings, crowns, and root canals).

A great way to help control your dental fear is to discuss it with your dental office, dental hygienist and dentist. When you set your dental appointment ask the office what you can expect to happen at the appointment. Knowing what to expect can really help lessen your dental fear.

Something your dentist may suggest is dental sedation. There are multiple types of dental sedation, from administering nitrous oxide (laughing gas), to oral sedation, where you would take a type of anti-anxiety pill, to IV sedation. The type of dental sedation your dentist suggests depends on what types of sedation dentistry his office offers and his certification, the type of dental work you need done, the length of the procedure, and the level of your fear.

If you’re looking for a dentist that understands dental fear and dental phobia, give the caring and gentle dentists at Tempe Dental Care a call at 480.730.5000. Be sure to discuss your dental fear with the office staff when you set your appointment so they help you set the appropriate expectations.

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Has It Been A Long Time Since Your Last Dental Visit? Don’t Worry!

August 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

If you haven’t been to the dentist in a while and think you may have some serious dental problems, don’t worry! At Tempe Dental Care, we have gentle and caring dentists that are just happy that you are going to come in to see them! The dentists, hygienists, and office staff at Tempe Dental Care don’t care if it’s been just one year or twenty years since your last appointment: we want you to come in so we can help you take care of your beautiful smile and keep your teeth and mouth healthy.

The dentists at Tempe Dental Care are very well known for their gentle touch and caring demeanor. Plus, they offer a variety of dental health options ranging from family dental care to cosmetic dentistry, and dental sedation for patients who have a dental phobia. We even have a denture lab on site for our patients who have dentures or dental implants so we can make changes quickly.

Our goal is to help you get a beautiful, healthy smile that you love and all the services we offer are to help you achieve that. If you’re ready to make an appointment with one of our gentle and caring dentists, please call our office at 480.730.5000. You can also check out some of our patient reviews on Google or Yelp.

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Natural, Comfortable & Affordable Dentures

August 16, 2010 By 1 Comment

If you are considering getting new dentures or at a point in your life where your dentist has recommended dentures as an option, Tempe Dental Care wants to tell you that you don’t need to worry about how your smile is going to look! There have been huge innovations in denture creation and you can achieve the most beautiful, natural-looking smile without anyone ever knowing you wear dentures.

If you’re not sure you want dentures, there may be other options. Set up a consultation with one of our expert dentists and they will review your situation. Sometimes you only need a partial set of dentures. Other times, you may qualify for dental implants, which you can treat like your natural teeth.

At Tempe Dental Care, we pride ourselves on providing our denture clients with the most natural smiles at affordable prices. And, since we have a denture lab on-site, you won’t have to wait weeks to get your dentures. It usually only takes a few days to have your dentures created, however, we do also offer same day dentures for all of our denture clients.

If you’re ready to set up an appointment or consultation with the great denture dentists at Tempe Dental Care, please call us at 480.730.5000. We offer same day appointments as well as same day dentures!

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Not Satisified with Your Smile? Consider a Smile Makeover!

August 11, 2010 By 1 Comment

At Tempe Dental Care we are very aware how your smile can affect your personal and professional life. The way your smile looks can affect your self-esteem: how feel about yourself and how you act in personal and public situations.

One of the first steps of getting a beautiful, confident smile is to visit a dentist that understands you and what you want. The dentists and dental hygienists at Tempe Dental Care want to make sure that you are completely satisfied with your smile. So many innovations have been made in the field of cosmetic dentistry that it is possible to achieve a beautiful, natural smile with a variety of techniques. Whether you want to brighten or whiten your teeth, fix a few stains, or get a complete set of implants or veneers, we can help!

The first step you want to take is to set up a complete dental exam with x-rays. This will to check to make sure there are no underlying problems. After all, you don’t want create a beautiful smile and just cover up a problem. After your exam, your dentist will sit down and discuss what you like and don’t like about your smile and how he can help.

One of the great things about getting cosmetic dentistry done with Tempe Dental Care is that they have an on-site lab, so there is no time spent waiting for an impression to be sent to a lab. The cosmetic dentists at Tempe Dental Care are very experienced in creating beautiful, natural smiles for all of their clients, regardless of the starting point.

If you’re ready to set an appointment to create your new smile, please call Tempe Dental Care at 480.730.5000.

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