Dr. Sheth believes that the more you know and understand about your dental health, the better the decisions you’ll make about treatment. We’re here to be your partner and your guide, and we’re happy to answer your questions. Here are a few questions we hear, but if the answer you’re looking for is not here, please don’t hesitate to contact our Scottsdale dental office.
Dark stains or yellow teeth cause many people to cover their mouths when they laugh. At Scottsdale Dental Solutions, we want you to feel confident when you smile, and professional teeth whitening in 85254 is a fantastic way to dramatically improve your teeth aesthetic without an invasive procedure or multiple dental visits.
If you have tried store-bought whitening kits, you may have been disappointed with the outcome—uneven whitening and weak results. Additionally, store-bought products may not contain the best ingredients for your smile health, which can lead to prolonged tooth sensitivity or enamel damage.
Fortunately, your dentist in Scottsdale, AZ examines your teeth and gums to make sure professional teeth whitening is a safe cosmetic treatment for you. We also rely on prescription-strength systems and whiteners that are customized for your smile—nothing too harsh but useful ingredients.
We can also provide tips to help you maintain your new white smile, which includes advice on tooth-staining foods and drinks. We also recommend quitting smoking to reduce tooth stains and lower your risks for health conditions, including periodontal disease.
If you would like to schedule a consultation, or if you have questions about professional teeth whitening in Scottsdale, we would love to hear from you.
A common question we get is how many teeth can be replaced using a dental implant. At Scottsdale Dental Solutions, we can utilize dental implants in 85254 to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or all of your teeth. However, you don’t always need one implant for every missing tooth. For example, four to six teeth implants can be used to replace and provide support for a full replacement of either upper or lower teeth!
Contact our Scottsdale, AZ dental office at (480) 739-3038 to find out if dental implants can help you and schedule a complimentary consultation with my team and me.
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Dr Rajan Sheth
If your dental implant crown has become loose, it’s important to visit Scottsdale dentist, Dr. Raj Sheth, right away for a proper diagnosis. It could be your tooth crown, the implant itself, or the abutment that attaches the two together that is loose. Once Dr. Sheth determines which component is loose, he can properly restore your tooth.
Dr. Sheth will take an x-ray of your tooth to ensure the health of your implant and diagnose which component is causing your tooth to move. He can typically tighten an abutment or crown that is loose during your visit, so your tooth is functioning correctly again.
If your implant has come loose, Dr. Sheth will discuss your options with you if he needs to remove it. Dental emergencies, infection, or bone loss can be the cause of a failing implant, and our team will help you decide the best treatment to restore both your tooth and your dental health.
Dr. Sheth has advanced training in the field of tooth implants and dental crowns in Scottsdale. He provides many solutions for patients that you will not find at other dental practices, such as the placement of zygomatic dental implants for patients who may lack enough healthy bone to support a traditional implant.
Contact our 85254 dental office right away if you have questions or concerns about your loose dental implant.
Professional teeth cleanings play a significant role in your oral health by lowering your risks for specific complications like:
Professional teeth cleanings rid your teeth and gums of the bacteria, tartar, and debris that cause the above conditions. And your toothbrush and floss alone are not enough.
Professional teeth cleanings in Scottsdale however, are only part of a multi-pronged approach to excellent oral health. It is also essential to visit your dentist at least twice per year for dental exams and periodic x-ray.
These dental checkups help your dentist spot potential or emerging oral health problems before they threaten your teeth. For example, it is better to treat a small cavity than a larger one that may weaken the structure of your tooth. It is also better to catch periodontal disease in the gingivitis stage. In this stage, it is reversible as opposed to treatable.
Your dentist and hygienist in Scottsdale will customize your checkups and teeth cleanings based on your needs. Typically, this means visiting us every six months for preventive services like exams and teeth cleanings.
If you haven’t had a dental cleaning or checkup in a while, we would love to get you started on a customized treatment plan today. Contact Scottsdale Dental Solutions to schedule your next appointment.
Periodontal (gum) disease can be tricky to diagnose without your Scottsdale dentist since there are not many signs or symptoms at first.
Gingivitis, which is the early stage of gum disease, typically has very few signs. You may notice bleeding when you brush or floss your teeth. You may also see that your gums appear swollen, red, or irritated, and they may start to feel sensitive. Chronic bad breath that you can’t get rid of even after brushing is also a telltale sign of gingivitis. Believe it or not, more than half of American adults suffer from gum disease in some form!
The good news is that gingivitis can often be successfully managed and sometimes even reversed with professional teeth cleaning and enhancements to your home care routine.
Periodontitis is the advanced phase of gum disease where you may start to notice things like your gums receding or your teeth beginning to feel mobile. In this stage, there is damage done, and unfortunately, there is no cure for gum disease. However, we can help you successfully control your condition and keep the damage at bay.
We start with a deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, that is often combined with antibiotic therapy. We can protect your dental health with additional teeth cleanings throughout the year if you are managing gum disease. If you are interested in periodontal disease treatment contact Scottsdale Dental Solutions today!
At Scottsdale Dental Solutions, we offer a full range of the services you need to keep your smile both healthy and beautiful. If you have a small cavity in your tooth, Dr. Sheth can remove the tooth decay and seal your tooth with a white composite filling.
If the decay or damage to your tooth is more extensive, or your tooth is chipped or broken, an onlay, inlay or dental crown may be the best option to restore it. Inlays and onlays are like custom made fillings that use tooth-colored ceramic porcelain to restore your tooth. An inlay repairs a small portion of the tooth, while an onlay restores a cusp.
A dental crown repairs the entire tooth, fitting over your remaining tooth like a cap. Dr. Sheth designs your dental crown so you’ll be able to chew, eat, and brush your teeth just like you always did, and it blends flawlessly with your smile.
If you have a damaged, decayed, or broken tooth, Dr. Rajan Sheth will determine the best dental restoration to suit your needs and review your options with you. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the dental treatment recommended for you. Contact Scottsdale Dental Solutions in 85254 to schedule an appointment.
If you feel fearful about visiting the dentist, we want you to know you are not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from anxiety around their dental appointments, and unfortunately, it keeps many people from getting the dental care they need to maintain good oral health.
Dr. Rajan Sheth, your dentist in Scottsdale, AZ, is licensed to provide all levels of dental sedation, including IV sedation, so you can get the high-quality dentistry you deserve.
At Scottsdale Dental Solutions, we offer nitrous oxide, which is a mild form of sedation delivered through an inhalation mask. Nitrous oxide is ideal for patients with mild anxiety who just need to “take the edge off” to get through their dental procedure.
We deliver oral conscious sedation through a pill prescribed by Dr. Sheth that you take an hour before your procedure. This form of dental sedation offers more profound relaxation for patients with moderate anxiety, or who would like to complete multiple treatment procedures during one visit.
IV sedation, or sleep dentistry, is delivered intravenously while Dr. Sheth closely monitors your heart rate and vital signs throughout the procedure. The medication allows you to relax entirely and sleep throughout your procedure, so you have a safe and pain-free experience.
Dr. Sheth received his training and certification for IV sedation at the Ohio State University General Dental Residency, and he has been practicing sedation dentistry since 2010. Contact our Scottsdale, AZ dental practice today to ask about sedation dentistry.
Do you feel completely exhausted by the afternoon, even after you’ve had a full night of sleep? Do often struggle with headaches or migraines? Do you find that you have a hard time concentrating on tasks throughout your day? Are you accused of snoring loudly enough at night to keep your bed partner awake?
These are all signs that you could be suffering from a sleep disorder called sleep apnea.
The most common type of sleep apnea occurs when your airway becomes blocked, and breathing is restricted. It signals your brain to wake you up when you don’t receive enough oxygen. If you suffer from sleep apnea, you could be waking up multiple times throughout the night, even if you don’t realize it. This means that your body doesn’t get the rest it needs to rejuvenate during the night, which causes some very debilitating symptoms that affect your quality of life.
A general physician will recommend CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy for you to help you manage your sleep apnea. If you are having trouble wearing the mask comfortably at night or being compliant with CPAP therapy, Dr. Sheth offers an alternative treatment for sleep apnea with a custom oral appliance.
Contact Scottsdale Dental Solutions in scottsdale today to learn more about how we can help you treat sleep apnea.
Are you missing most or all of your teeth? Have you been considering dentures for tooth replacement? Or, perhaps you’re living with a denture that moves and slips, causing you to feel embarrassed when you talk or eat?
All-on-X tooth replacement in Scottsdale, AZ is ideal for any of these situations. All-on-X uses dental implants as a stable and secure foundation for customized replacement teeth designed to restore function and aesthetics to your smile, while also protecting your bone from the deterioration that occurs with tooth loss or denture wear.
Here’s how it works: Four dental implants are carefully placed into your jawbone to support replacement teeth that have been designed with consideration for your unique facial structure and skin tone to give you the most natural and pleasing aesthetics possible. In most cases, you can walk out with replacement teeth the same day without the need for bone grafting procedures.
All-on-X also utilizes as few as four dental implants which makes it more cost-effective for many patients. You will also receive the benefit of dental implants keeping your jawbone healthy and stimulated, which ensures the longevity of your new appliance.
Don’t let missing teeth cause you to feel embarrassed any longer! Contact Scottsdale Dental Solutions to learn more about the All-on-X tooth replacement procedure available at our office.
If you have lost multiple teeth due to trauma or the bone loss associated with gum disease, dentists in the past may have told you that you were not a good candidate for tooth replacement with dental implants.
Indeed, a traditional dental implant can’t be successfully supported when there’s not enough jawbone present. However, zygomatic dental implants offer patients with severe bone loss a new option for restoring their teeth, their appearance, and their dental health.
Instead of using the jawbone for support, zygomatic dental implants use the dense bone located in your cheek known as the “zygoma.” These implants are extended in length so they can reach the zygomatic bone for placement. Dr. Sheth will also place traditional implants in between to provide additional support for your restoration.
This innovative treatment can only be performed by a dentist who has had advanced surgical training, has extensive knowledge about facial anatomy, and understands the complexities of the procedure. Scottsdale dentist, Dr. Sheth has worked with the top educators in the field of implant dentistry and can perform a zygomatic implant procedure at Scottsdale Dental Solutions.
If you’ve struggled with tooth and bone loss and have had a difficult time with tooth replacement, Dr. Sheth would love to discuss the possibilities for your new smile with you. Contact our Scottsdale, AZ dental office today to learn more!