Advanced Dentistry

Dental problems have been around for as long as man can remember. Back in the old days, toothpaste wasn’t exactly what it is today. Instead, people more or less had to just accept tooth loss and decay. Because of this, false teeth (dentures) have been around for over 4,000 years—since 2500 B.C.! Discovery of False Teeth When false teeth were first discovered in history, they were made of wolf’s teeth. Years later, we saw Etruscans using bands and wires to attach both human and animal teeth as makeshift dentures. Cultures from Egypt, Rome, Japan, and more have historically created and [...]

If you're considering Invisalign Phoenix AZ, there are several options. A good smile is one of the most fashionable accessories you can wear, but nobody enjoys suffering through the restrictions that come with braces. Braces aren’t fun, nor are they fun to look at. That’s why, over the past few years, products like Invisalign® have been on the rise. However, in a media-dominated world, it’s important to remember one caveat: not all products are created equal. The process of shifting your teeth for a straighter smile is a big commitment. When performed incorrectly, there are a lot of things that [...]

Laser gum surgery may be recommended for you if you have periodontal disease or a “gummy” smile. The big question asked most often is whether or not laser gum surgery is painful. Most laser gum surgeries use a diode laser along with a local anesthetic to numb the area. Diode lasers are also referred to as injection laser diodes. It is an electrically pumped semiconductor laser that is about the size of the pen and works by emitting light. Usually, this soft tissue laser is used to treat gum disease, where the gums are so infected that the damaged portions [...]