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Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants? Dental implants are a permanent solution to tooth loss—a surprisingly common problem among adults in the U.S. According to the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP): An estimated 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Around 40 million Americans are missing all of their teeth (total tooth loss). About 30 million Americans …

Zygomatic Implants in Arizona   Until recently, patients with advanced bone loss could not enjoy the revolution of realistic dental implants or the benefits of a fully restored smile. However, In the late 1990’s, a breakthrough in implant technology (called zygomatic implants) revolutionized what was possible for highly skilled surgeons. At Burns Dentistry, with locations in Sun City and Sun City West, specialists …

Wisdom Teeth in Arizona Why Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? If you do not have enough room in your mouth for your third molars to fully erupt, a number of problems can happen. Impacted wisdom teeth should be removed before their root structure is fully developed. In some patients it is as early as 12 or 13, and …

TMJ Therapy in Arizona Discover the cause of your jaw pain and get the appropriate treatment For those with severe malocclusion, nightly teeth grinding, or genetic attributes, we offer TMJ therapy in Sun City, Arizona. Temporomandibular joint disorder can be treated in a number of ways, and our Sun City dentists can find the most suitable care plan for your needs. What …

The Deadly Link Between Gum Disease & COVID-19 5 Ways to Fight COVID 19 – It begins with a toothbrush! What if the Only Thing You Need to Fight COVID-19 is to Brush & Floss Your Teeth Daily? Dr. Burns with Burns Dentistry in Sun City asks, “What would you do to protect yourself?” There are simple solutions to prevent gum disease and …

“I’m Dreaming of a White (Smile for) Christmas” …just like the teeth you used to know…. It’s the holiday season… and that means there’s probably more attention on your smile than normal. Between “season’s greetings” photos and family visits, those pearly whites are getting a lot of face time… even if they aren’t so pearly white anymore. The common wisdom …

Teeth in a Day “I’m missing multiple teeth. Can I really get new teeth in a single day?” If you are missing multiple teeth, you may qualify for complete smile restoration through Teeth-in-a-Day. At Burns Dentistry in Sun City teeth-in-a-day is offered as an implant procedure that can build and implant a full arch of new teeth. You are sent home with …

How Preventive Dental Care Can Impact Your Overall Health Healthy Mouth, Healthy You The advantages of preventive care are more than just a great smile. It can also prevent costly complications down the road and help detect serious health issues early enough to make a significant difference in successfully treating them. We all know regular brushing and flossing at least twice …

Post Op Surgery Instructions in Sun City, Arizona   After surgery, proper aftercare is important as it is necessary to promote clotting and healing of the surgical site. At Burns Dentistry in Sun City and Sun City West, we will help you achieve the best possible outcome with your dental surgery. Below you will find our most common symptoms, what …

Periodontal Disease in Sun City, Arizona   What is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a bacterial infection that affects the gums, bone, and the overall foundation of the teeth. This infection invades the gum tissue and makes its way into the bone which destroys the surrounding areas of the teeth and eventually leads to tooth loss. Periodontal …