Early Treatment

Though an orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age, there is an optimal time period to begin treatment. Beginning treatment at this time ensures the greatest result and the least amount of time and expense. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends

Adult Treatment

Braces aren't just for kids anymore. Tooth alignment can be changed at any age if your gums and bone structure are healthy. We offer a variety of treatments that are designed for different age groups including adults. A new smile can begin today.

Types of Braces

Aligners are removable and virtually invisible, which means you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing; and you can still eat and drink what you want. Also, you can brush and floss normally to maintain healthy gums and teeth; and there are no wires

Orthognathic Surgery

Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) treats and corrects abnormalities of the facial bones, specifically the jaws and the teeth. Often, these abnormalities cause difficulty associated with chewing, talking, sleeping and other routine activities

Venus Whitening in Scottsdale, AZ May Be Right For You

Venus Whitening in Scottsdale, AZ May Be Right For You

When it comes to a perfect smile, it's not complete without pretty, white teeth. No matter how straight your teeth are or how good you look otherwise, discolored teeth take away from your overall appearance but fortunately, with Venus Teeth Whitening in Scottsdale, AZ you can have the look you've always wanted and it's possible with a Venus Smile.

Dr. Steven Poulos and Dr. Sid Stevens at My Scottsdale Dentist offer the Venus Smile Makeover. The Venus Teeth Whitening in Scottsdale, AZ is ensuring that you have the smile you've always wanted and it's not just for discolored teeth. It can be tooth colored fillings, teeth whitening, dentures, veneers, or crowns - whatever you need to look your best and have a better outlook on life because being happy with your appearance is integral.

Even if you need a tooth repair or don't want teeth that are too white for what you're used to, Dr. Poulos can match the repair to your existing teeth for a natural look; only you will know that a repair was even made. The doctors at My Scottsdale Dentist can give you options for chipped, too small or too large, and discolored teeth and replace those unsightly fillings.

No matter what it is that you need to transform your look and make your smile brighter and more pleasant, Venus Teeth Whitening in Scottsdale, AZ at My Scottsdale Dentist can help. If you want to learn more about how to help create a smile that you love, contact us so we can help. We can schedule a consultation and let you see all of the options that are available.


Post Date: October 13, 2014

Invisalign in Scottsdale in AZ Can Help You With Look Your Best

Invisalign in Scottsdale in AZ Can Help You With Look Your Best

You've probably seen the commercials for Invisalign in Scottsdale, AZ but may not know much about it. If you're curious about the best procedure for straightening your teeth, My Scottsdale Dentist can help you look your best with Invisalign.

Invisalign uses the latest technology to create look that you not only can check out before you commit but allows you to get straighter teeth without everyone else seeing the work that goes into it. How it works is that Dr. Poulos at My Scottsdale Dentist works with you to find out just what you need to achieve a straighter smile. Once the correct sequence is made, you wear one set of customized aligners and after about two weeks you are ready for the next set until your teeth are exactly where you want them to be.

One of the benefits of Invisalign in Scottsdale, AZ is that people cannot tell that you have them in. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign is virtually invisible and only you know that they're in. Another benefit is that you won't have the metal in your mouth that can cut your mouth or irritate your gums.

So not only do you get to start getting straighter teeth but no one else will know unless you tell them since they're not able to be seen. The other benefit is that you only take the aligners out when eating, brushing your teeth, and flossing your teeth.

Dr. Steven Poulos and Dr. Sid Stevens at My Scottsdale Dentist can help you with Invisalign in Scottsdale, AZ or many other cosmetic dentistry procedures so that you can look your best. If you want to learn more, simply contact us so we can help.


Post Date: October 8, 2014

Excessive use of mouthwash could increase risk of oral cancer

BREMEN, Germany: Smoking and excessive drinking have been associated with the development of oral cancer by numerous studies. Now, a pan-European collaborative research project has revealed that poor oral health and failure to have regular dental check-ups could increase the risk of the disease too. The researchers also found that using mouthwash more than three times a day may contribute to the development of this particular type of cancer.

In order to assess the association of oral health, dental health and mouthwash with cancer of the mouth, larynx, pharynx and oesophagus, researchers at 13 centres across nine European countries interviewed 1,963 oral cancer patients and 1,993 controls about their oral care behavior, as well as their smoking, drinking and eating habits.

Overall, oral health and dental care were identified as independent risk factors of oral cancer. The researchers found that the incidence of oral cancer was higher in participants with dentures and persistent gum bleeding and patients who hardly ever or never brushed their teeth or visited the dentist.

Although the researchers also found that frequent use of mouthwash was associated with an elevated risk of developing mouth or throat cancer, this relationship still needs to be clarified, the researchers said. They suggested that mouthwash is used excessively by smokers and heavy drinkers in particular in an attempt to mask their breath.

The study, titled Oral health, dental care and mouthwash associated with upper aerodigestive tract cancer risk in Europe: The ARCAGE study, was published online on 27 March in the Oral Oncology journal ahead of print. Under the supervision of the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer, the study was conducted at the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology in Bremen in collaboration with medical institutions in Estonia, Switzerland, Greece, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Ireland, France, the Czech Republic, the UK and the US.


Post Date: October 1, 2014

Cosmetic Dentistry Scottsdale, AZ Includes Dentures to Make Your Smile More Beautiful

Cosmetic Dentistry Scottsdale, AZ Includes Dentures to Make Your Smile More Beautiful

When you think of dentures, you may think of the ads on television with elderly people talking about how they don't fit right or become loose and need products to help them stay in place. While it's true that some older people do have dentures, not all dentures are created alike. With Cosmetic Dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ you get dentures that are fitted right the first time and you have choices in how you get the right fit.

Dr. Steven Poulos and Dr. Sid Stevens at My Scottsdale Dentist can help you choose which type of dentures is right for you. There are partial dentures if you are only missing a few teeth or full sets for those that either are missing many teeth or need their teeth extracted due to periodontal disease or damage. You can even get dentures that are implant supported so you don't have to worry about them becoming loose while eating, talking, or enjoying life.

Dentures today are more natural looking and are made to fit your facial features and current look so no one even has to know that you don't have your natural teeth. My Scottsdale Dentist offers a wide range of choices: complete dentures, upper dentures, over dentures, and immediate dentures as well as those that are implant supported.

If you need help making your smile look better and think you made need dentures of some kind, simply contact us and we can help evaluate what is best for you and your smile.

 


Post Date: October 1, 2014