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If you are an adult who’s thinking about orthodontic treatment, your primary goal is probably a more attractive, symmetrical smile. You may have put off fixing crooked teeth through the years because you didn’t want to go through years of uncomfortable treatment; or, your teeth may have relapsed because you didn’t wear your retainer after previous orthodontic treatment.

Improve Your Smile and Your Oral Health

In either case, your focus is probably on correcting your appearance, so you may be surprised to learn that even short-term adult braces also offer oral health benefits. Here are three examples of the ways orthodontics help maintain good oral health:

Minimize the risk of decay and periodontal ...

Do you have a milestone life event coming up like a wedding, graduation, or reunion? You have a new outfit and know how you want to wear your hair. But when you look in the mirror, your smile doesn’t quite fit with your polished appearance.

Don’t despair! You may be surprised to learn that a smile brightened by professional teeth whitening treatment is the perfect accessory to any outfit!

As we age, our teeth naturally take on a dull appearance. When you combine the effects of aging with years of enjoying staining foods like coffee, dark tea, red wine, it’s understandable that your smile might lose its youthful brightness.

Dazzling Results with KöR ...

You’re enjoying TV and popcorn with your kids on a Friday night when you accidentally bite down hard on an unpopped kernel. Your tongue finds the rough spot, and your fear is confirmed – you chipped a tooth.

Damaging a tooth in this way can be frustrating because even a small chip can throw off the symmetry of your smile. But don’t spend too much time worrying about your appearance because cosmetic dentistry at our Tucson dental office offers lots of solutions.

Before we explain your options, remember that every person is unique. These are excellent solutions for a chipped tooth, but the one we recommend will take all your needs ...

Most of us are aware that tobacco use is terrible for your health, but you may not realize all the way it impacts your oral health.

If you're a smoker, you can see for yourself how the habit affects the appearance of your teeth. Over time, nicotine stains every tooth in your mouth, leaving you with unattractive, noticeable brown stains. 

Smoking and Your Oral Health

But you may not be aware that there are other significant oral health problems created by tobacco use. As your dentist in Tucson, Dr. Michael Allen wants you to be mindful of the toll that smoking can take on your oral health.

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At Sabino Hills Family Dentistry, your comfort is our priority. When you are comfortable with your surroundings, and at ease with the professionals who treat you, you are far more likely to be proactive with your oral health. 

We understand that dental anxiety can be a crippling problem for many people. One of the consequences of this kind of fear is skipped appointments that result in poor oral health. Another problem is that many patients who haven't visited a dental office in a while don't see all the advances that make the reason for these fears unnecessary!

Dentistry That Caters to Your Needs!

What separates us from other practices is that we pride ...

If you've lost a tooth, you may be tempted to let it go, especially if it’s farther back in the mouth where it’s difficult to see.

It’s understandable because the whole process of losing the tooth, whether it’s because of poor oral health or a sports injury, can be a challenge to deal with. You may feel depressed, eating certain foods can be uncomfortable or impossible, and you hate the idea of a gap in your smile.

The Problem with Tooth Loss

But tooth loss leads to numerous oral health problems, and if a tooth isn’t restored, you will be dealing with a lot more than an esthetic issue.

• Increased pressure on remaining teeth ...

If you are an adult with tooth misalignment issues, you may feel that the time for treatment has passed you by – after all, aren’t braces just for kids?

We understand you don’t want to walk around with a mouth full of metal, but the good news is you don’t have to! Advances in technology and treatment techniques have opened up a whole new world of possibilities for adults bothered by crooked or crowded teeth.

Depending on your needs, you can choose the treatment that best fits your lifestyle, timeline, and budget. Here are just a few of the many options to consider:

Invisalign

This is probably the best known treatment because it has ...