Welcome to South Mountain Family Dental in Tempe, AZ, your premier general dentistry practice.
We're located at 2233 West Baseline Road, #104, Tempe, AZ 85283.
The teeth of a child go through a lot in the first few years of life. Up until about age 12, the teeth will experience constant changes. During this period of infancy to adulthood, the teeth, gums and jawbone are all actively developing. This is why it is recommended...
If you begin to notice a strange white rash inside your mouth, then you may have contracted a condition known as oral thrush. Oral thrush is an infection caused by the candida fungus, better known as yeast. Anyone can get thrush but it is common in babies and...
Having a tooth extracted is never on the top of anyone’s list of things to do. However, sometimes it is the best way to keep a person's mouth in the best shape possible. Although it is always a dentist's primary goal to keep the original structure of the tooth,...
November 8, 2018 @ Arizona Grand Golf Course The mission of the Tempe Union High Schools Education Foundation (TUHSEF) is to generate resources and build community partnerships to support Tempe Union High School District (TUHSD) students and programs, reflecting the...
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The temporomandibular joint is the one that connects the jaw to the joints below the ears. This joint connects the jaw bone to the skull and is the joint that causes TMJ disorder. When this joint becomes irritated and causes someone pain is when people will say that...
Although many have considered dental veneers to improve their smile, some fear that the veneers process is too extensive and complicated. By understanding exactly what the veneers process consists of, you can make an informed decision as to whether dental veneers are...
Fillings or onlays: Which should you choose? You would need a dental onlay when the cavity in your tooth is too big for a regular filling but not severe enough for a dental crown. Dental onlays are one way to repair teeth damaged by cavities. They are custom-made...
Smile correction is simply a procedure done to improve the appearance on one’s smile, such as teeth whitening or a gum lift. While in an ideal world, we would not be concerned with how we look when we smile, the fact is that it does matter, and a beautiful,...
Have you ever wondered how many teeth the average person has? Most of us do not even think to check when we are young. However, as we age the number of teeth we have begins to matter, especially if they are close to falling out. Unfortunately, the answer is not that...