http://www.azsmiles.com/blog Artistry in Dentistry Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:29:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you just cannot function without your morning cup of tea, you certainly are not alone! In fact, black tea is the world's most consumed beverage. Here at the office of Gilbert and Mesa, AZ dentist Sheldon Sullivan, we are happy to report to readers of our blog some exciting ... http://www.azsmiles.com/blog/?p=145 We know that the way people communicate is very different than it was just a few years ago, that's why we are so excited about our new online patient communication system! With the new system we can send our established patients email and/or text messages to remind them about upcoming appointments. Our ... http://www.azsmiles.com/blog/?p=136 By Melissa - Dental Assistant What are my options for whitening? There are several ways to whiten teeth, also referred to as teeth bleaching. Teeth bleaching  at home takes approximately two to three weeks to achieve the desired level of whiteness. While many dentists now offer in-office services such as  Zoom!® ... http://www.azsmiles.com/blog/?p=125 As you've probably noticed, we are now blogging on a regular basis. We're excited about that and are also getting connected on facebook! We want you to get to know who we are here at Dr. Sullivan’s and this is a great way to do it. We hope that you will get ... http://www.azsmiles.com/blog/?p=116 We were excited to get our copy of the Phoenix Magazine in the mail this week. It’s the Top Dentists issue for 2010 and Dr. Sullivan was voted one of the top dentists in the General as well as the Cosmetic category. The dentists on the list are selected through a ... http://www.azsmiles.com/blog/?p=107 by Joni - Hygienist DOES YOUR MOUTH FEEL AS DRY AS COTTON? Does your mouth feel dry and sticky when you wake up? Do you feel the urge to drink lots of water? Dry mouth can create difficulty swallowing, chewing your food, or even speaking clearly. With a dry mouth, the chance ... http://www.azsmiles.com/blog/?p=91 We had a glimpse of the future in our office the other day. At his last visit, Stetson, who is one of our staff members son, wanted to see what it would be like to be a dentist. Our hygienist Brittany, was a good sport and let him check her ... http://www.azsmiles.com/blog/?p=81 By Jennifer – team leader Have you ever heard the saying, "Your day goes the way the corners of your mouth turn.”?  The power of a smile can have an incredible impact on others around us. People tend to think more positively of those who are smiling than those who are ... http://www.azsmiles.com/blog/?p=76 By Joni - Hygienist Did you know that cavities are contagious? It’s true! Cavities are an infection of bacteria in the mouth that live and thrive on what you eat and drink. This is especially true with foods and drinks containing lots of sugar, such as sticky, chewy sweets, many juices, ... http://www.azsmiles.com/blog/?p=69 We are excited to welcome Breanne to our team this summer. Breanne is learning all about the art of dental assisting and back office responsibilities. She is proving to be a great help to Melissa while learning some valuable skills. Breanne is 17 and heading into her senior year of ... http://www.azsmiles.com/blog/?p=63