Gone are the days when bulky brackets and uncomfortable wires were the only way to straighten your teeth and restore your oral health. You don’t have to worry about cuts on your tongue and cheek anymore, and covering your mouth when you talk or smile due to embarrassing braces is a thing of the past for many patients with orthodontic ...
Choosing the right dentist is about more than convenience. For many patients, it’s a crucial decision that comes down to training, experience, and whether their chosen dentist can deliver advanced, comprehensive care they need. This is where the distinction between a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) and a general dentist comes in. At Scottsdale Cosmetic Dentistry, ...
There are a lot of myths floating around in the ether about teeth whitening. Let’s put seven of these myths to rest right here, right now.
Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic procedure that brings many people the confidence to smile freely and laugh without reserve. That means something important to people’s self-image. So here are the seven myths about ...
Living in Scottsdale means sun, sand, and soaring temperatures. Sure, “it’s a dry heat.”
Unfortunately, the extreme dryness that comes with this heat often means more than dry skin. It can also threaten your oral health. At Scottsdale Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Jeffrey Clark and our expert team help patients understand how our desert climate affects oral health and how to ...
Living in Scottsdale’s hot, dry climate presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining sleep quality. Unfortunately, if you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from disrupted breathing while sleeping, which causes snoring and inconsistent or low-quality sleep, also known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the desert environment can make your symptoms even worse.
Your smile says more about you than you might think. In the professional world, that message can be a game changer. From interviews to client meetings, a healthy, confident smile influences how others perceive your credibility, confidence, and attention to detail. For professionals in Scottsdale, investing in cosmetic dentistry can be a valuable investment in both personal and professional success.
For many of us, mornings don’t truly begin until that first sip of coffee. Add in energy drinks for a midday pick-me-up and on-the-go meals squeezed between meetings or errands, and it’s easy to see why oral health can take a back seat in today’s fast-paced lifestyle.
But here’s the good news: you don’t need a complete lifestyle overhaul to keep ...
Biological and traditional dentists may offer the same services, but the biological (or holistic) practitioner also concentrates on the correlation between your oral and physical health. This may be the most significant difference, but the distinctions between traditional and biological dentists do not stop there.
This blog concentrates on the following:
If it’s been five years since your last dental visit, you’re not alone or beyond help. Life gets busy, fear gets real, and before you know it, the years slip by. But no matter how long it’s been, your smile is always worth coming back to.
At Scottsdale Cosmetic Dentistry, we meet you with compassion, not judgment. Whether you're starting ...
No one looks forward to a tooth extraction, but sometimes, it’s the best step toward a healthier, pain-free smile. At Scottsdale Cosmetic Dentistry, we make tooth extractions comfortable and stress-free. Here’s what you can expect before, during, and after your tooth extraction in Scottsdale.
Before anything happens, your dentist will take a close look at your ...
Moving to a new city is an adventure, especially when that city is nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. Scottsdale’s breathtaking landscapes, warm climate, and vibrant culture make it a fantastic place to call home. But along with the beauty of the desert comes a long to-do list, including finding the right healthcare providers.
If you’ve recently relocated and ...
Do you snore loudly or wake up feeling exhausted? If so, you might be dealing with sleep apnea, which is a common but serious sleep disorder that affects millions of people. However, you don’t have to suffer in silence. At Scottsdale Cosmetic Dentistry, we offer comprehensive, dentist-approved solutions to help you breathe easier and enjoy a restful night’s sleep.
In ...
Blog updated on 8/8/25
Do you wonder how your favorite celebrities achieve those picture-ready smiles—symmetrical teeth that are perfect but still natural-looking? Chances are, you’re looking at porcelain veneers. Once upon a time, porcelain veneers were exclusive to celebrities, models, and famous athletes. But no more!
You can choose porcelain veneers in North Scottsdale to conceal the following smile imperfections:
Teeth that are crooked or misaligned not only disrupt your smile aesthetic but can make cleaning more challenging and cause a host of other complications as well. More difficulty cleaning is no small matter. Even a single tooth that cannot be properly cleaned can ultimately lead to periodontal disease, which damages the gums, can eventually damage the teeth, and ...
Skilled cosmetic dentists are more than just dentists. They are artists who can help you perfect your smile by improving your teeth and other characteristics of your mouth. The term cosmetic dentistry is a broad one that encompasses any dental treatment that emphasizes aesthetics. Cosmetic treatments are often elective but are sometimes essential in order to improve oral health, ...
Updated in September of 2025
The most common dental diseases are tooth decay and gum disease. This is true for both children and adults, but these diseases are also among the most easily treated. Tooth decay begins with the erosion of tooth enamel, which eventually leads to cavities—holes in your teeth. Untreated cavities will worsen over time until the entire tooth ...
Dental crowns are an effective way to restore teeth that have been structurally undermined or require a significant makeover. Think of a crown as a cap that fits over your natural tooth in order to restore its function and enhance its aesthetic. If you need a crown, you have multiple options. Two of the most popular are the traditional ...
Your smile is important to your appearance and making great first impressions. We all desire a bright and beautiful smile, which has put cosmetic dental services in high demand. Porcelain dental veneers are among the most popular of those services because they are relatively inexpensive and make it possible to fix a wide range of cosmetic issues across multiple ...
An aging appearance is inevitable for us all. Some aspects of aging can actually benefit our appearance, but others, such as wrinkles, do not. In fact, many people spend a great deal of money and time with facial fillers and other cosmetic treatments, attempting to turn back the clock. Such remedies can be effective in the short-term but are ...
Teeth whitening is among the most popular cosmetic dental procedures available. The process contributes to a great-looking smile and is generally fast, minimally invasive, and relatively inexpensive. While teeth whitening only treats the symptoms—rather than what is actually discoloring your teeth—it can deliver immediate results, which can last for several months or more with proper care.
You have options ...
An aging appearance is inevitable for us all. Some aspects of aging can actually benefit our appearance, but others, such as wrinkles, do not. In fact, many people spend a great deal of money and time with facial fillers and other cosmetic treatments, attempting to turn back the clock. Such remedies can be effective in the short-term but are ...
Have you ever felt something wrong with your teeth—such as when chewing your food—and wondered whether it was serious enough to schedule a dental visit? Indications of a cavity can range from minor sensitivity to much more intense pain. These experiences usually reflect some fundamental problem with your oral health, and in many and perhaps most cases, those issues ...
Updated in August of 2025
The first titanium dental implant was installed in 1965, and the science of implantology has evolved greatly in the decades since. Prior to that breakthrough, dentures were the only way to replace a full arch of teeth. Dentures were and remain a relatively fast and affordable solution. Dental implants, however, are a much more ...
You achieve good oral health by brushing and flossing twice daily and visiting your dentist twice a year. However, your diet sets the foundation for your oral health, and if you eat well, you are much less inclined to gum disease, tooth decay, and other oral health issues. Your diet should emphasize nutrient-rich foods, limit your intake of empty ...
Whether you are missing a single tooth or all your teeth, replacement is crucial not only to protect your dental health but your overall health. Just one missing tooth makes you more prone to tooth decay and gum disease, which has been connected to many health complications. Your remaining teeth can shift, and malnutrition is much more common among ...
Going to the dentist is not limited to avoiding cavities and gum disease. There are a wide range of cosmetic procedures available that may not be necessary but can have a dramatic effect on your appearance, self-esteem, and so forth. Your options range from the very common and simple teeth whitening procedure to products like Invisalign that can actually ...
Your mouth is teeming with bacteria. Many of these bacteria are good and essential not just to your oral health but your systemic health. There are bad bacteria, as well. If bad bacteria are left undisturbed, they can organize into colonies known as biofilm. These communities are complex and effective, and they can lead to gum disease, tooth decay, ...
Cosmetic dentistry is a broad area of dentistry that encompasses many different cosmetic procedures as well as preventive and restorative dental treatments. The emphasis of this field is smile enhancement, and porcelain veneers and dental bonding are two techniques often used to achieve that.
A veneer is a type of dental overlay that covers the visible aspect ...
Even if you are consistent with your oral hygiene, the foods you love, and the beverages you drink can stain your teeth. In-office teeth whitening is among the most popular cosmetic dental treatments available because it makes teeth gleam and smiles really stand out. Whether you have an important social event or just want to make great first impressions, ...
Dental crowns are among the most common cosmetic dental treatments because they are an effective way to restore the appearance and function of a tooth even if that tooth is badly decayed or damaged. CEREC same-day crowns are an even better option. Unlike traditional crowns, which have to be created at an off-site lab and shipped to your dentist, ...
Your smile is a crucial component of your appearance. It is often your first feature that people will notice. Research indicates that a great smile helps make better first impressions and shapes the way people perceive you, and surveys of professionals indicate that most people believe a great smile is essential to both career success and romantic success. ...
Brushing your teeth gets rid of the plaque that can lead to bad breath, gum disease, cavities, and even tooth loss. Did you know it also plays a vital role in avoiding other diseases?
The American Dental Association recommends that you brush twice and floss once every day. Of course, we all lead busy lives, and sometimes the basics ...
Your smile and the symmetry of your face greatly influence the first impressions you make. Just a single missing tooth can mar your smile, upset facial balance, and alter how others perceive you.
While every face is unique, there are fundamental facial types, such as diamond, oval, and square. Factors that determine your ...
The National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project (NHSAP) is a joint effort between the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The NHSAP has been hard at work raising awareness, not just about how serious sleep apnea is but that it is a problem on the rise.
Health warnings sometimes fall on deaf ears, ...
Cavities can form anywhere on your teeth. You may associate cavities with the nooks and crannies where food often gets trapped, but tooth decay can happen on the smooth surfaces of your teeth as well. The good news is that these cavities are simple to prevent through regular oral care.
Dental medicine classifies cavities based on ...
Invisalign is an innovative dental product that burst onto the scene and changed how dentists and patients alike approach teeth straightening. There was even some skepticism at first. After all, aligners look a lot different than the metal braces we often associate with adolescence. Despite the lack of brackets and teeth-tightening wires, Invisalign has proven an effective and even ...
Wisdom tooth extraction is among the most common dental procedures. The American Public Health Association estimates that Americans have 10 million wisdom teeth removed and spend $3 billion annually! The popular opinion is that that third molars are a vestigial human feature, but not all dentists agree. Whether you should have your wisdom teeth removed depends on a number ...
Have you ever felt something wrong with your teeth—such as when chewing your food—and wondered whether it was serious enough to schedule a dental visit? Indications of a cavity can range from minor sensitivity to much more intense pain. These experiences usually reflect some fundamental problem with your oral health, and in many and perhaps most cases, those issues ...