This may come as a surprise to many, but tooth loss is extremely common in Americans. Dr. Staten sees cases every week, the cause ranging from decay or genetics to dental trauma or periodontal disease. Most people would think tooth loss is simply a cosmetic issue…. who wants to walk around missing teeth?! It can […]
Meet Our Secret Weapon: CEREC
At Desert Hills Dental we aren’t shy about sharing our love of CEREC. We literally think of it as our secret weapon. CEREC Basics You may be wondering, ‘What exactly is CEREC?’ Prepare to be amazed! First, it stands for Ceramic Reconstruction, and is a dental method used to restore a tooth that is broken, […]
Dental Botox and How it Can Help You
For over two decades, Botox has been used to erase frown lines and smooth facial wrinkles. In fact, botox treatments are the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States! This beauty “therapy” is now being offered in many dental offices, including Desert Hills Dental. Dental Botox Uses Not only can Dr. Staten help […]
What Is a Cosmetic Dentist?
Did you know that there are different types of dentists? Some dentists focus on children’s dentistry while others focus of family dentistry. Still others focus on cosmetic dentistry. But what is cosmetic dentistry? Just as cosmetics are meant to enhance appearance, cosmetic dentistry serves to enhance the appearance of teeth. What Can Cosmetic Dentistry Do? […]
You Can Restore Your Smile with Veneers
Do you have your ideal smile? Are your teeth as straight and white as you want them to be? Unfortunately, many people do not have the smile that they deserve. Stains, chipped teeth, and gaps destroy their confidence, and rather than take action, they fear that restoring their smiles would be a long and painful […]
Uses and Types of Dental Crowns
Have you ever wondered what happens to teeth that experience the continual wear and tear of teeth grinding or prolonged exposure to bacteria-ridden plaque? They weaken, becoming more and more prone to structural damage, infection, and further decay. Structural damage can manifest in several ways including chipped teeth, cracked teeth, and broken teeth, each of […]
What Kind of Smile Do You Wear?
Did you know that scientists research the smile? They do, and they differentiate between two main smile types: the Duchenne smile and the non-Duchenne smile. These smile types are named after a French neurologist named Duchenne de Boulogne, who founded the study of smiles. Each smile has a different purpose, and the type that appears […]
Answers To Your Most Frequently Asked Questions about Porcelain Veneers
How often do you try to hide your smile? If hiding your smile is a priority at all, you deserve better. Embarrassment about your smile can manifest itself in the emotions you feel and the enjoyment you take from life. So if your teeth are a source of embarrassment, the time has come to do […]
We Can Repair Your Chipped Tooth
An accident can happen at any moment. If that accident involves damage to your tooth, your first reaction may be to panic. After all, damage to a tooth doesn’t heal in the same way that a scrape or a bruise heals. If a tooth becomes chipped, the missing portion won’t grow back. Rest assured, however, […]
