If you’re one of the estimated 178 million Americans who has lost at least one tooth, you have some decisions to make. There are several replacement options available, and which one is best for you depends on multiple factors, including how many teeth need to be replaced. And although you might be tempted to leave […]
Are you “dreaming of a white Christmas”? Bing Crosby was describing his desire for a snowy holiday in the classic Christmas song, but he could have been singing about wanting the dazzling white smile of his dreams. The holidays are always filled with festive parties and family photos, so now is the perfect time of […]
Dental insurance makes paying for dental care easier and more affordable, but that doesn’t mean everyone makes an effort to visit. According to the American Dental Association, the average American only uses $323 of their dental benefits. Considering that the average annual maximum for dental insurance plans hovers around $1,250, people are regularly wasting hundreds […]
Although new advancements in dentistry have made it possible to preserve natural teeth for longer than before, tooth loss is still a common problem. If you have found yourself among the 120 million Americans who are missing at least one, you have probably heard about the benefits of dental implants in Flagstaff. While you know […]
Welcome home, NAU students! We love this time of year here at Flagstaff Downtown Dental, as being so close to the Northern Arizona University campus really brings an exciting feeling to the air. (We are walking distance from NAU). As the dentist NAU students trust, we offer a full list of services from the comfort […]
You might have a lot on your family calendar this summer. Maybe you’re planning to take a vacation, spend a day hiking in the San Francisco Peaks(the forest is open!) and attend your cousin’s wedding. And, of course, you’ll have to prepare to send the kids back to school. But in all the delightful, sunny […]
Many people view missing teeth as nothing more than a nuisance. After all, those gaps are unattractive, and they make it difficult to chew food correctly. But did you know that the consequences of missing teeth go far beyond the mouth? As your dentist in Flagstaff explains, an incomplete smile can affect your overall health […]
Have you been told that you have a gummy smile? Does excess gum tissue cause your teeth to appear smaller than average? If so, this can make you feel insecure about your appearance. To reveal more of the surface of your teeth, you know that you can get a gingivectomy, but you do not want […]
Teeth whitening is one of the most commonly asked about cosmetic dentistry services available. From the ads on television to the wide array of whitening gels, pastes, and rinses available in your local pharmacy, teeth whitening products seem to be everywhere. Before seeking professional teeth whitening treatment, most patients try at least one over the […]
One of the many benefits of dental implant supported tooth replacement is how long they last. Many patients are able to keep their implant supported tooth replacement prosthetics for a decade or longer. While the dental implant posts themselves don’t need to be replaced very often, your replacement tooth or teeth may need to be […]
