Hello, I am Doctor Sullivan. Whether you are one of our patients or a blogosphere visitor, welcome to my dental blog. My dental practice is called Artistry in Dentistry and is located at 3303 E. Baseline Rd. # 105 in Gilbert, Arizona. I have been practicing dentistry since 1996. Since opening my dental practice, I …
Many health-conscious people exercise regularly, and some turn to sports drinks for hydration. While it’s true that they help maintain electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when tooth enamel is weakened, those pearly whites are more staining, discoloration, and decay. Nobody …
Today’s post discusses the often misunderstood subject of wisdom teeth. The Third Molars Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are even farther back in the mouth than the two sets of regular molars we all have. These four teeth usually erupt when a person is eighteen or nineteen. Many dentists recommend …
It’s easy to see why Gilbert smile makeover patients and cosmetic dentists love porcelain veneers. They correct a multitude of cosmetic flaws and deliver stunning results for my Phoenix area patients. If you are considering beautifying your smile with porcelain veneers, you want a trusted dentist with extensive experience performing this treatment. The porcelain veneer …
To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. Doctor Sullivan knows this, and that is why the dental team at Artistry in Dentistry has made patient comfort our number one goal. In conjunction with creating a relaxing environment, we have various medications that can lower and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give …
Here at Artistry in Dentistry, we approach all your dental needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our dentistry practice and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office, there are safe and effective methods …
Many patients have experienced the benefits of anxiety-free dentistry (sometimes called sleep dentistry). There are three main kinds of sedation options available in the Phoenix area: Inhalation Nitrous Oxide, sometimes called ‘laughing gas‘ has been used in cosmetic dental offices for over a century, because, in many ways, it is a great sedative. It begins …
Does your heart start pounding at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you pass a dental practice? Many people who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration procedures chose to use sedation. Though the terms ‘sleep dentistry’ and ‘oral conscious sedation’ are typically …
Most Gilbert people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the Phoenix area. There are porcelain veneers: a custom-made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack in teeth …
Facial injuries occur all too often in our immediate area. Local Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and motorists sustain injuries in harmful collisions every single day. Accidents at home can also result in serious injury to the face. We at Artistry in Dentistry …
