![]()
As state and national health and safety regulations change and evolve during these times, Surprise Smiles is dedicated to monitoring and evaluating our dental practice and office space for any potential risks as we serve our patients and community. We strive to maintain an approach to our dentistry services that is both safe and beneficial to everyone we serve. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, comfortable, and relaxed environment for everyone that comes into our dental office. We follow the American Dental Association’s Update to Office Procedures During COVID-19 in regard to safe office procedures, workplace hazards, and making decisions for best office practices. We stay informed on recent information given to dentists in this regard, as well as keeping up to date with any changes recommended by the CDC. Please let us know if you have any questions in regard to our health and safety protocols here at Surprise Smiles. We recognize that it can be challenging during these unprecedented times of COVID-19. We all want to get back to our normal lives, and we will be able to do so, in a safe, wise, and healthy manner. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have in regard to our dental practice health and safety protocols, cleaning, and disinfecting procedures we follow. Thank you for continuing to be a valued patient here at Bradshaw Family Dental. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your dental needs through the various services we provide for you, from preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, sedation dentistry, dental implants and more! |
Does a Small Gap Between Your Teeth Actually Hurt Your Mouth?
|
Posted on 6/10/2019 by Dr. Andrew Zeiger |
![]() This is what's known as a diastema and is something you're born with. There are some types of gaps that'll appear between your teeth, which you don't want to have happen to you. Why you may be Getting Gaps Between Your TeethThere are a few unnatural types of gaps that can occur between your teeth. For instance, some people have a tongue thrust problem that results in gaps. Another issue (one that's much more problematic in nature) that causes diastema is gum disease – something that can cause gaps to grow considerably larger over time.What to do About Gaps Between Your TeethWhen you notice gaps between your teeth or we find them while conducting a routine dental exam, you may suddenly find yourself wondering what you can and should do about them.The first thing you should do is relax because sometimes gaps in your teeth may close by themselves – especially if they're located in the front of your mouth in your upper jaw. Otherwise you should know that there are some orthodontic and non-orthodontic treatments we can use to correct them. This includes things like dental bonding (applying a tooth-colored resin material to your teeth, then shaping it so it looks natural) and dental veneers (placing a thin piece of porcelain that's shaped to match your tooth's shape and color over your teeth). Of course, if the gap between your teeth is caused by gum disease, you'll want to have it treated prior to having either of these procedures. For more information about small gaps between your teeth and their effect on your mouth, make sure you call us today at (928) 277-0076. |
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our Family Cares for Everyone in Your Family ![]() |
Home | About Us | Dental Services | Sleep Medicine | For Patients | Dental Blog | Contact Us | Meet Dr. David Frausto, DDS | Meet Dr. Jarred Hanley, DMD | Meet Dr. Montana Skyler, DDS | Meet Kaylan Huber, DMD | Meet Candice Good, RDA | Our Dental Team in Prescott Valley, AZ | Our Dental Team in Surprise, AZ | Our Dental Team in Prescott, AZ | New Patient Forms | Dental Emergency | Insurance & Payments | Dental Technology | Press Release | Testimonials | General Dental Care | Restorative Dentistry | Cosmetic Dentistry | Limited Orthodontics | Oral Surgery | Biomimetic Dentistry | Pediatric Dental Services | Sedation Dentistry | Laser Dental Treatment