Use your love of chewing gum to your advantage! You may be surprised to learn that chewing gum can benefit your dental health. Keep in mind that to reap the full benefits, you should choose sugarless gum. Dr. Darshan Patel and our team are thrilled to go over some of the advantages of chewing sugar-free gum with you. Saliva Flow... read more »

Easter is a wonderful holiday full of Easter egg hunts, yummy treats and family time. You don’t want to put a damper on your day by suffering problems with your braces, do you? We are happy to help you avoid braces issues as much as possible on Easter. To help you, we encourage you to do the following things: -Avoid chewy... read more »

If you have a severely decayed, damaged or injured tooth, then root canal treatment might be for you. Our dental specialists are happy to offer this treatment to restore your oral health and fix your smile. To find out if this treatment is right for you, schedule an appointment today. To help you know more about root canal treatment in... read more »

Are you aware of all the risk factors associated with dental erosion? Oftentimes, individuals are too focused on other aspects of their health to think about keeping her mouth clean. Anything you put in your mouth has the potential to damage your smile and introduce harmful bacteria. The best way to prevent dental erosion is to keep your mouth clean.... read more »

Do you know why people have fallen in love with Invisalign®? If not, we have an exciting update for you! Invisalign is a unique system that is hard to be seen by others and allows you the freedom to adjust your smile. Drs. Cloward, Siddiqui and Balcar, our orthodontists in Glendale, Arizona, offers Invisalign along with this information to help... read more »

  Even though malocclusions, also known as bad bites, are oral health conditions in which your teeth are out of their alignment, orthodontic treatments are designed to help treat them. Even if you have severely misaligned teeth or issues were your teeth are overcrowded, or in the wrong position, malocclusion treatment is possible through the use of orthodontic procedures. Malocclusions... read more »

If you are looking to get a filling, or are simply curious about fillings, you should know that there are many different types. Each has its benefits to consider. You could consider amalgam, which is made of silver and other metals. If you want something a little stronger and durable, this type might be for you. Note that they can... read more »

After you've had a wisdom tooth removal process, you need to be careful so that your tooth and gums can properly heal. If you're hasty, you could reopen the wound or do something that would lead to infection, and you'll need to check up with the doctor again for further procedures. Here are a few instructions and tips you can... read more »

If your orthodontist has recently suggested getting braces for you or a family member, you will need to know the best way to care for them. Our blog gives you tips to help maintain your oral health, while undergoing orthodontic treatment. Every orthodontic patient should know how to keep braces clean, to protect their investment and ensure teeth stay clean... read more »

Latent cavities and infections within the once healthy core of a tooth don’t always remain isolated to a single tooth. In time the bacterial presence of untreated tooth decay can start to invade the underlying periodontal tissues. As this starts to happen, you will likely experience growing toothache pain. Eventually, you might also notice a building pain and pressure deep within... read more »