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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 ...

As a parent, one of the most important decisions you will make for your child is choosing the right dentist. This can be intimidating, especially if you have your own reservations about dentistry.

One of the primary goals of early dental care is to help your little one gradually get accustomed to the idea of visiting the dentist. For this reason, it is essential that these first experiences are positive, and that involves finding a provider who is responsive to your child’s needs.

How to Choose the Right Children's Dentist

Choosing the right children’s dentist in Tucson requires a little work, so here are a few questions you need to ask when ...

Many patients who learn they need dentures react with dread to the idea. While the fear is unwarranted, we understand why dentures have such a bad reputation.

State-of-the-Art Dentures

Until recently, the materials and techniques used for creating natural-looking dentures just didn’t exist. Dentists did the best they could with what they had, but they were often limited to producing one-size-fits-all dentures. The same holds true for comfort; dentures used to be made of an inflexible material that didn’t conform well to the jaw. The resulting loose fit caused irritation and pain.

The good news is that everything about dentures today has improved vastly with the availability of updated materials, technology, and ...

Many adults who are thinking about orthodontic treatment are mostly interested in improving their appearance. However, you will also be happy to know that even as an adult, straighter teeth improve your overall oral health.

Improved Oral Hygiene

Of course, the easiest way to maintain a healthy smile is with daily brushing and flossing that rids your mouth of food particles and bacteria. But when crooked teeth overlap, it can be a challenge to brush all surfaces of your teeth efficiently, and inadequate cleaning can lead to decay and gum disease. Flossing is also a challenge because getting between crooked or crowded teeth can be difficult.

Eliminate a Teeth Grinding Habit

Chronic teeth grinding ...

We all want to look our best, and teeth whitening is a great way to quickly transform the appearance of your smile. Choosing over-the-counter whitening products can be tempting; after all, there is an overwhelming array to choose from, and they all claim to produce dazzling results!

But can they really do all they claim to do? Is it worth spending a few dollars to give it a try?

The bottom line is that, while an OTC treatment will provide some level of whitening, it is limited by the strength of the peroxide used in the product. Because treatment is not supervised by a professional, the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in OTC ...