The ADA (American Dental Association) has announced their support of H.R 1662 – a bill that would make Veteran facilities smoke free.
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There are many dental procedures that are less known and hard to pronounce – arthrocentesis being one of them. But as complicated as it might be to say- this minor procedure is actually pretty straightforward.
When having any kind of medical procedure done, it’s important to plan ahead. How long will you need to pause your day-to-day life for this procedure? What is the down town time, and will you be able to drive yourself home? Before asking your significant other or roommate for a ride after your appointment, we’ve comprised a list of procedures…
Many times, if there are issues with the alignment of your jaw, these problems can be fixed using braces. If that is not the case, as it is in many situations, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon might suggest corrective jaw surgery, or orthognathic surgery. But what is orthognathic surgery, and what problems does it fix?
Many people find themselves in a situation where a root canal surgery is needed. However, many times this procedure isn’t practical for all patients, and can sometimes be unsuccessful. In those cases, this is where an apicoectomy comes in.
There comes a point in everyone’s life where their wisdom teeth need to be assessed. Will the growth of my wisdom teeth impact my other teeth? Will my wisdom teeth grow in at all? A lot of these questions are left up to your dentist’s discretion, but if you’re like the majority of us, it is likely you will need…
As Spring quickly approaches, many people in Arizona are getting ready for our harsh summer climate. Back to a time of 110° weather, scattered haboobs, and what Arizona is best known for, our dry heat. Now while it is normal for our desert environment to be dry, our mouths should be a different story, however many people suffer from chronic…
They say you’re never fully dressed without a smile. But what happens when you’re unhappy with the way your smile looks? It’s like getting getting ready, day to day, in an outfit you don’t like and are uncomfortable with. Whether you are unhappy with the color of your teeth, the alignment, or the shape, there are various prosthodontic options that can…
Lets face it: we all want a gorgeous smile, right? Having a straight smile is important to all of us for many reasons. Whether you’re born with perfect pearly whites (AKA none of us), or you have areas that could use a little improvement, there are many options to correct a crooked smile. Here at Dental Specialty Associates, we wanted…
So your dentist tells you the dreaded news – you have a cavity. What does that mean? What do you do? And what on earth is a filling?
