When you lose a tooth due to extraction or trauma, you may feel overwhelmed by the choices when it comes to replacing your missing tooth. You may wonder if your tooth is worth replacing at all and if you should proceed with treatment. Why Replacing Missing Teeth Is Important If you lose a tooth, it […]
Practical Solutions for Minor Cosmetic Dental Issues
Do you have some small flaws in your smile? It can be annoying to look at them every day in the mirror or in pictures. Minor cosmetic dental flaws may be easier to repair than you thought, however. Often, we can fix these issues with small improvements in our office in just one visit. Other […]
Signs You May Need an Extra Trip to the Dentist
It starts off with a minor twinge when you eat or drink cold foods or beverages. No big deal if it goes away, right? The next thing you know you’re waking up in the night to a painful toothache and your dentist is telling you that you’ll need a root canal. How did this happen? Did […]
Common Oral Care Mistakes
At Yuma Smiles, Dr. Carroll believes that prevention is the key to maintaining optimum oral health. We know that our patients are our partners in achieving oral health, and the best prevention starts at home. There are, however, some mistakes that could deter your oral health. Your dentist in Yuma, AZ discusses some common verbal […]
The Importance of Dental Technology
Modern Dental Technology in Yuma AZ Modern dentistry has made great strides in creating new technology and equipment that makes the patient experience more comfortable and efficient. Dr. Sam Carroll, your premiere Yuma dentist, believes that equipping his office with state-of-the-art technology not only makes the patient experience better, but it also helps him perform […]