A Dentist in Scottsdale Shares Facts You Should Know About Dental Care By Ann R. Sielicki, DDS on January 22, 2015

As a dentist in Scottsdale, there are some things that we wish patients knew because it would make their dental experience far better. We aim to educate our patients about their teeth and gums, how to stay healthy, and what dental procedures are like so that there aren't any surprises and patients can feel comfortable with their experience. By taking the time to meet with each patient and answer questions, we hope to make everyone's dental experience that much better.

When speaking with patients, we find that there are common misconceptions about dentistry. Here are facts that you should know.

Dentistry is constantly changing.
Technology has not past dentistry by. Far from it, in fact. Modern technology continues to improve dental care by making it easier to have procedures completed and ensuring that patients are more comfortable when they are. As new tools are invented we try to incorporate the technology into our practice so that patients can benefit. If it has been years since you have visited a dentist in Scottsdale, expect things to be different than your last appointment.

Dental care can be comfortable.
Millions of adults suffer from dental anxiety. This is due to a past negative experience, stories told to children or simply the idea of having a dental tool in the mouth. With that in mind, we are pleased to offer sedation dentistry so that our patients can remain entirely comfortable during their dental exams and treatments. If you are one of the people that are fearful of visiting the dentist, you don't have to be. We can work with you to discuss plans for how to keep you comfortable at all times so that you can relax and enjoy your visit.

Restorations may need replacing (eventually).
If your tooth is infected or damaged and you get a dental restoration, expect that it may need to be replaced in the future. Materials and technology have advanced so that restorations can last longer than they used to, but they still may need to be replaced after a decade or so. Keep in mind that restorations can be damaged just like natural teeth can be so it is important to take care of your teeth and be careful, not to injure them while playing sports or working. If you take excellent care of your teeth and the restoration still wears out, it may be due to your teeth grinding at night. We can help by having a custom mouth guard created for you.

Cosmetic dentists can restore a damaged tooth.
Many people think that a cosmetic dentist can only improve the appearance of teeth. While this is partially true because we do transform teeth and smiles, this is only one of the things we do in our dental office. We can also treat infected or damaged teeth and while doing so, make sure that the restoration looks completely natural. That is the benefit of seeing a cosmetic dentist in Scottsdale your restoration will be effective and look amazing.