General Dentistry in Tucson, AZ

Routine Cleanings & Exams

Are you ready for your six-month checkup? We are happy to provide dental cleanings in Tucson, Arizona, to help your teeth stay healthy and monitor for any dental changes. Give Artistic Dentistry a call to learn more and request an appointment with our friendly dentists!

Dental cleanings and exams are a great way to check up on your oral health. Our experienced dentists and team recommend coming to our dental office every six months for a professional dental checkup to maintain the health and appearance of your smile. During your dental appointment, our skilled team will:

• Clean your teeth to remove plaque buildup
• Floss and polish your smile
• Examine your teeth for any potential dental issues

These examinations often require digital X-rays. These X-rays allow our dentists to view detailed images of your teeth beneath your gums, which helps our dentists to see any additional dental conditions that may not otherwise be readily apparent. With the correct equipment and procedures, digital X-rays are certified by the American Dental Association as a safe and normal part of your dental examination.

We suggest visiting our dentists regularly for a dental cleaning and exam to help maintain your oral health and provide you with a clean, bright smile. Contact our office if you have any questions about our cleaning treatments and request an appointment with our friendly dentists to get started on your cleaning. We look forward to seeing you and helping to provide you with a smile you can be proud of!

Dental Fillings

Traditionally, dental fillings have been made of silver amalgam. However, our dental office uses only composite, or tooth-colored, filling material. Our dentists and team have chosen to use composite filling materials in order to provide you with a more natural-looking result and to promote better long-term oral health. There are many benefits to composite fillings, including:

• Material that bonds to your tooth to provide more support for the tooth’s structural integrity.
• Reduced risk of the treated tooth breaking or fracturing in the future.
• Insulation from temperature changes caused by foods and beverages.
• Better seals around the edges of the damaged area, increasing the tooth’s resistance to decay and leaks.
• The ability to correct cavities that are too small for amalgam fillings to repair.
• Fillings that can be repaired and replaced without being removed from the tooth.
• No mercury or other metals are used, making the filling safer.

When you receive a composite dental filling, our dentists will carefully select a filling that matches your natural tooth color to give you a more beautiful and healthier-looking smile. Fillings can usually be placed in a single appointment.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Are you ready to enhance your smile? At Artistic Dentistry, we offer cosmetic dentistry in Tucson, Arizona. These dental treatments help improve the aesthetic appearance of your teeth for a beautiful new smile.

Though the primary focus of dentistry is the care and maintenance of your teeth for lifelong dental health, dentistry can also be cosmetic. Cosmetic treatments enhance the aesthetic appearance of your smile for a beautiful new you. These treatments are used to brighten your teeth, improve confidence or restore damage that may have happened suddenly or over time. If you want to elevate your smile, our dentists and team have a variety of treatments to choose from, many of which are easily completed in only one appointment. Many patients receive cosmetic dental treatments if they have:

• Discolored or stained teeth
• Chipped or broken teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Uneven or sharp teeth
• Missing teeth

After a thorough discussion with our dentists about your dental goals and what may be best for your dental health, we will create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you on the road to a fabulous smile. Our team will help you achieve the beautiful smile you have always wanted through careful care and high-quality, state-of-the-art dental technology.

Teeth Whitening

Ready to brighten and renew your teeth? We offer take-home teeth whitening in Tucson, Arizona with Opalescence GO. This treatment helps remove stains or discoloration from the enamel of your teeth, allowing you to enjoy a bright, new smile.

Take-home teeth whitening is a simple, effective and convenient treatment to enhance your smile and improve the appearance of your teeth. Our take-home teeth whitening kits can help lighten the stains and discolorations caused by foods, drinks, tobacco use, medication, poor dental hygiene, age and other factors so that you can once again enjoy the benefits of a brilliant white smile.

When you receive our professional take-home whitening treatment, our skilled dentists will begin by taking an impression of your teeth. This impression will be used to create customized whitening trays. After your trays have been made, we will provide you with a powerful whitening gel. Simply place this whitening gel into the trays and wear them as directed by our dentists. You may wear your trays at whatever time best fits your schedule, day or night. Over the course of several weeks, you should see noticeable improvement in the color of your teeth.

There are a few things that we recommend to help you maintain a bright, radiant smile. These include practicing good oral hygiene (brushing and flossing daily) and keeping your regular dental appointments. You may also want to consider using a whitening toothpaste or mouthwash and avoiding foods and drinks that stain.

Periodontal Services

Periodontal disease, most commonly known as gum disease, is a dental condition caused by harmful bacteria in the mouth, usually residing in plaque and tartar (calculus). This degenerative disease causes gum tissue to become inflamed and recede from teeth. In accelerated stages of the disease, bone and soft tissue loss is common, resulting in the loss of one or more teeth.

Symptoms of gum disease include:

• Swollen or red gums
• Gums that bleed easily
• Loose teeth
• Bad breath
• Difficulty chewing
• Gum recession

Our normal six-month dental exams include screening for periodontal disease. If it is found that you have periodontal disease, our dentists will determine the severity of the disease’s progression and create a treatment plan with you. This plan may include some of the following treatments:

• Periodontal maintenance (thorough dental cleanings)
• Scaling and root planing (deep cleanings that remove bacteria beneath the gums and in gum pockets)
• Antibiotic treatments (to help heal infected tissue)

Treatments will vary depending on your specific needs, and we will help you find the right ones to halt the progression of gum disease and restore your dental health. If you have any questions about gum disease treatments, contact our dental office today.

Tooth Extractions

Do you need a tooth removed? At Artistic Dentistry, if you have a tooth that cannot be repaired by a dental restoration, our dentists may recommend a tooth extraction in Tucson, Arizona. This treatment helps prevent unnecessary damage to the rest of the mouth so you can keep your smile healthy.

Much like the name suggests, tooth extractions are the removal of teeth. Our skilled dentists will only suggest removal if your teeth cannot be repaired with traditional dental restorations, such as dental fillings, dental inlays or onlays, or dental crowns.

The most common reasons for tooth extractions are:

• Infection
• Tooth decay
• Crowding

If it is determined that a tooth must be removed, our dentists will carefully extract the problem tooth and take every precaution to help your experience be as comfortable as possible. During a personalized consultation before the procedure is scheduled, we will also discuss replacement options with you, which will help you choose the correct treatment to restore the function, health and beauty of your smile. After your tooth is extracted, our dentists and team will provide you with a list of instructions on how to keep your mouth healthy as you heal.

If you have any questions, we invite you to contact our dental office today and request an appointment with our dentists. We are committed to providing you with the best possible experience, and we work hard to ensure you get the care you need. Learn more about tooth extractions from our skilled team today!