As a man, there are things you need to worry about on a regular basis, like supporting your family, maintaining a career, staying fit, and much more. However, did you know your smile should be another thing you should keep in mind throughout the day? Well, it’s true. There are many things today that can harm your oral health. To... read more »

Tooth decay is simply a fancy way of saying “cavities.” Obviously, you want to keep your teeth healthy and cavity-free, right? But it’s not always that easy. It takes a bit of commitment on your part. Luckily, the only things you need to commit to are pretty simple tasks that’ll ensure your teeth don’t develop decay. Let’s see what those... read more »

Are you thinking about pulling through the drive-thru to get yourself a soda? If so, then think again! Soda can severely harm your smile. In fact, it can create enamel erosion and tooth decay, which are two dental issues that can result in tooth sensitivity and tooth extraction if they’re left untreated. So, it’s important to just avoid these dental... read more »

Here at our office, your dentists, Dr. Stapley and Dr. Kitchen, routinely uses dental fillings to repair small cavities and chips in the tooth enamel. While they are meant to last for a long time, no filling is impervious to the ravages of time. As the years go by, the natural bacteria living in your mouth can weaken the dental... read more »

Brushing and flossing your teeth is important for cleaning away plaque and residual food particles from your mouth before they can harden into tartar. Maintaining good oral health in the long term also includes attending your regular dental checkups at our office The checkup starts with a thorough dental cleaning performed by one of our dental hygienists. This will clean... read more »

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 »

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 »