All You Need to Know About Composite Dental Fillings

Composite dental fillings are top-notch dental restorations that can restore full health and function in your decayed, broken and even disfigured teeth. They are strong, reliable and natural-looking products that can help you reach your smile and oral health goals. Our dentists, Dr. Kent Stapley & Dr. Nathan Kitchen, are proud to offer composite dental fillings in Mesa, Arizona. When... read more »

The Path to Restoring a Tooth Begins With a Dental Implant

Have you thought about a long-term solution to restoring your teeth? If not, consider a dental implant. Dental implants are known to be successful in restoring a tooth and giving you a secure anchor that can last a lifetime. To help you understand more benefits of dental implants, our dentist, Dr. Dr. Kent Stapley & Dr. Nathan Kitchen with Dr.... read more »

Understanding Sugar-Free Gum Benefits

Sugar-free gum has numerous benefits for your teeth and oral health. In fact, sugar-free gum, can improve your oral health and reduce the risk of cavities. Our dentists, Dr. Dr. Kent Stapley & Dr. Nathan Kitchen at Mesa Dental Health in Mesa, Arizona, care about your oral health, which is why we are happy to share this information about the... read more »

Don’t Let Dental Anxiety Ruin Your Smile

Do you ever feel nervous about visiting the dentist? There are many people that feel fear or nervousness about visiting the dentist. As a result, their oral health can decline rapidly. That is why, Drs. Stapley and Kitchen are happy to work with you to help you feel more comfortable about visiting the dental chair. The first thing to remember... read more »

Engaging Ways to Teach Your Son or Daughter about Dental Health

Good dental care begins in the home. It helps to find ways to engage your children in fun activities about dental health. Here are some ideas for younger children: Cavity Spread: This activity will help explain to your child what tooth decay is and how it develops into a cavity. First, draw the outline of a tooth with a permanent... read more »

Spooktacular Oral Hygiene

The Fall season often comes with lots of candy and sweets. With trick-or-treating approaching, it’s more important than ever to have “spooktacular” dental hygiene. Great oral hygiene can help protect the teeth from the acids that is produced from sugar in the mouth. Dr. Dr. Kent Stapley & Dr. Nathan Kitchen and our team are happy to instruct you on... read more »

Enhance Your Oral Health with Sugarless Gum

Enhance your oral health with sugarless gum. And what can sugarless gum do for your smile? Studies report that chewing sugarless gum for a period of roughly 20 minutes after eating can create saliva, which in turn neutralizes acids and prevents cavities. For more of the amazing benefits that chewing sugarless gum can offer, see the list below: - Sugarless... read more »

Oral Health Treatments: Dental Implants

Are you missing any teeth? Have you recently undergone a tooth extraction or have you suffered an oral accident or facial trauma that has left you with a gap in your smile? If so, consider the benefits that a tooth replacement treatment such as dental implants can provide. Dental implants are highly effective tooth replacement treatments that do not run... read more »

Toothbrush Care, Summarized

You can brush all you want, but if your toothbrush isn’t cared for, your teeth won’t get clean! Here are a few fixes to common mistakes people make. Store your toothbrush in a well-ventilated area. Closed spaces encourage bacteria growth. Store your toothbrush away from other toothbrushes. If you must store more than one toothbrush in the same area, make... read more »

The Teeth Whitening Dangers to Avoid When Brightening Your Smile

You deserve a white and bright smile, which is why a teeth whitening treatment is a good idea if you suffer stained teeth. However, as you whiten your smile, be careful. There are some whitening dangers that can alter your oral and even overall health. So, it’s best to avoid those dangers as much as possible. To help you do... read more »