Dental Innovations Blog

July 26, 2023

Traveling is an exciting experience but can also disrupt your daily routines, including your oral hygiene habits. When you're on the go, neglecting your teeth and gums can be easy, but maintaining good oral hygiene is essential for a healthy smile. 

May 26, 2023

If you have crooked, crowded teeth or suffer from malocclusion and want to improve your smile, braces are for you! Learn how they can improve your life.

May 26, 2023

One wonderful thing about living in today’s world is that you don’t have to settle for a smile that’s less than perfect. If you’re tired of dealing with crooked teeth, you no longer have to wear uncomfortable, awkward metal braces to straighten them. Instead, you can choose a system of clear plastic aligner trays called Invisalign. However, if you don’t keep up with a routine of cleaning Invisalign in Winslow, the aligners can become discolored and noticeable. Here are six simple tips for keeping your aligners in good condition – and practically invisible!

May 26, 2023

Picture this: in an effort to become healthier, you start munching on handfuls of cashews in between meals instead of your go-to potato chips. You’re feeling great about your choice until one day, you bite into cashew and hear a sudden, loud crunch! One of your teeth begins throbbing with excruciating pain. Glancing at your mouth in the mirror reveals that your tooth is now cracked. How can your emergency dentist in Winslow treat this problem? Continue reading to learn about three of the most common dental emergencies and their treatments.

May 26, 2023

“When you smile, the whole world smiles with you.” If you’ve often heard this old song exclaim these lyrics with delight, you might want to pause and think. There’s some truth to it. Your smile may not be able to make the whole world smile, but a simple show of teeth can be a powerful sign of communication and expression. A study backed by the Academy of General Dentistry reports that as much as 96 percent of survey respondents believe that a smile is important to a person’s general appearance.

May 26, 2023

Here at Dental Innovations Winslow, Dr. Peterson and his team of dental hygienists care about your dental health before and after you experience all that Halloween has to offer.

May 26, 2023

Many people believe that preteens and adolescents exclusively wear braces; however, adults also use props. Indeed, braces are worn by more than a million adults, and the tendency is just going up in the coming years. If you're unhappy about how you look, adult braces can help you improve your smile and oral hygiene. As an adult, there are five advantages to have braces.

May 26, 2023

If you want to learn a little about the tooth fairy so you can tell a believable story to your children, Dental Innovations Willows tells you everything you need to know about this story.

May 26, 2023

Knowing the different types of dental fillings can help you decide which type of filling is right for you. At Dental Innovations, we advise and guide you to the smile of your dreams.

May 26, 2023

Are you thinking about getting braces? This orthodontic treatment is a tried-and-true way for countless people to attain a beautifully straight smile. However, chances are you have some apprehensions about what it will feel like to have metal brackets and wires in your mouth. Doing some research ahead of time can help you feel more comfortable about the process. We’ve made that easy for you by providing you with some general guidance on what it will feel like to get braces in Winslow.

May 26, 2023

Do you have crooked, stained, or chipped teeth that ruin your smile and prevent you from speaking and smiling in public? Don’t worry; cosmetic dentistry can fix it, no matter how severe your esthetic problem is. However, while cosmetic dentistry offers magical results, choosing an experienced and qualified cosmetic dentist is essential. In this article, Dr. Peterson at Dental Innovations Winslow explains why you should always consult a cosmetic dentist with extensive skills and training - to achieve the best esthetic and functional outcome.

May 26, 2023

Have you ever ignored the pain in your teeth believing that it would go away eventually? Or ever panicked at the slightest toothache?

May 26, 2023

Recently, a long-time patient of mine here at Dental Innovations in Winslow mentioned that she and her family were going to be moving to Mesa in a few weeks. Naturally, she was looking for recommendations on a new dental practice for her family. Although I never like to see any of my wonderful patients leave my practice, I let her know that she was in luck. We actually have a sister practice in Mesa where I knew she could continue to receive the modern and cutting-edge treatment that she loved and had become accustomed to with her Winslow dentist. After I had given her my recommendation, I started thinking of how common it probably is for patients to move and need to find a new dental home. If you find yourself in that situation, I have come up with several questions that you can ask yourself while looking.