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A smile that exudes health, confidence, and youthful vibrancy is appealing to all, regardless of our respective age, stage in life, budget, and other unique and personal characteristics. Shine Dental Arts appreciates this fact. Led by Drs Vanessa L. Quihuis and Anthony F.R. Quihuis, we strive to provide the highest quality care in comfort by blending our considerable technical aptitude and technologies to complement that knowledge and our substantial artistic talents. When looking for a dentist near me in Phoenix, Arizona, who is accepting new patients, it is important to understand that there is a true art to restoring, creating, and supporting smiles that shine – and, true to our name, we deliver on this promise.
Often, an attractive smile is a healthy one. But that is not always the case. You may think your teeth and gums are healthy because they do not hurt and look great. However, oral problems are notorious for not causing symptoms early on. So, it is important to make regular visits to our office. During these visits, Dr. Vanessa or Dr. Anthony can check that your teeth and the rest of your mouth are as healthy as you think it is, or, as needed, they can recommend adjustments to oral care or even treatments to stop conditions like gum disease and tooth decay from progressing. You can maintain your oral health with these visits and good hygiene practices at home.
No. We help you make the most of your valuable time. In addition to a thorough exam, during these routine appointments or “checkups” one of our skilled dental hygienists will clean your teeth. They can remove substances that cannot be removed with toothbrushes and floss; for instance, when sticky bacterial plaque builds up on the tooth’s surface, it hardens and becomes incredibly resistant. Our hygienists also lift surface stains from the teeth, too. So, this service helps to minimize your risk of oral disease and keeps your teeth a radiant white. By removing bacteria, we also fight bad breath. Patients enjoy how minty-fresh their mouths feel after a good cleaning and polishing, too.
You can take plenty of steps when not at our office to keep your mouth healthy, which promotes your body’s health and overall well-being. We can advise on good cleaning products and techniques during your checkup. Generally, it is important to brush at least two times a day. Brush thoroughly for at least two minutes each time, ensuring no side of the tooth is missed. Flossing helps to capture the “bad substances” that are not removed by your toothbrush. You should floss at least once every day. Floss diligently but with a gentle hand (no need to aggressively snap the floss against your teeth and gums!).
We are here to help! Shine Dental Arts provides the full spectrum of general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry services. If you have true cosmetic imperfections, we may recommend professional teeth whitening or dental veneers. Or, if any noticeable changes in your smile are caused by conditions like tooth decay or gum disease, we recommend crowns, root canal therapy, and periodontal gum care. We provide the ultimate tooth replacement with dental implants for teeth that cannot be preserved. Some of our other unique, stand-out services include Botox® for both cosmetic purposes and to ease the pain and other symptoms of TMJ Disorders, as well as Invisalign® clear aligner therapy to straighten teeth without braces.
Now that you know a bit about our dental “family,” we want to get to know your family! Call (480) 893-3072 to schedule your visit to our office in Phoenix, AZ today.