Losing multiple teeth in one part of your mouth can seriously compromise your ability to chew, eat, and talk. In order to replace the lost teeth, your dentists, Dr. Kent Stapley & Dr. Nathan Kitchen, might recommend fitting you for a removable, custom partial denture in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Kent Stapley & Dr. Nathan Kitchen will start by examining your... read more »
Tooth decay, gum disease, and other dental issues can make your child’s smile very scary, and the candy your child will receive this Halloween might just cause those issues! So, to help you help your child maintain a strong oral health in Mesa, Arizona, this Halloween, our Dr. Kent Stapley & Dr. Nathan Kitchen team recommends that you do the... read more »
Have you ever heard that using a pacifier is a bad thing? Have you ever been told that using a pacifier could actually damage your little one’s teeth? While this is partially true, giving your child a pacifier while they’re young won’t hurt their teeth. However, it may be important for you help your child stop using a pacifier after... read more »
To enjoy a healthy body, you know to engage in a healthy lifestyle, such as exercising and following a healthy diet. But did you know that the health of your gums can affect your overall health? In fact, keeping your gums healthy is an important part of protecting the health of your body. Fortunately, there are several things you can... read more »
A dental filling is intended to repair a cavity or other modest-sized area of tooth decay. As time passes, the bacteria in your mouth can actually start to attack the seam where the filling is bonded to the healthy tooth enamel. If the bacteria eventually gain access, they can cause additional pockets of tooth decay within the enamel, causing the... read more »
At the dental practice of Dr. Kent Stapley & Dr. Nathan Kitchen in Mesa, Arizona, we are happy to provide dental implants for our patients with missing teeth. In many cases a bridge can be used to replace a missing tooth. However, a bridge needs to be mounted on two surrounding teeth. If you’ve lost your last molar there will not... read more »
