Today is National Brush Day, which is pretty exciting for us dentists. If you’re like most people, you don’t think much about brushing as it’s something you do every day. Doing it daily – at least twice a day – is important. But there are a few other things you can do to get the best results from your tooth brushing. We are happy to ...

Taking your kids to the dentist can be super stressful, especially if they’re scared.  That makes sense when you consider how common it is for adults to dread dental appointments, too.   But if you find a kid-friendly family practice with a caring staff who knows how to make the little ones feel safe and comfortable, ...

Time flies when you’re having fun. It also flies when you’re crazy busy balancing work and family life. Let’s face it - time just flies. That’s why the holidays always seem to sneak up on us each year and then before you know it, we’re counting down the seconds while the ball drops on New Year’s Eve. So before that happens ...

Without you realizing it, gum disease can sneak up on you and cause damage to your oral health and overall health too. It increases your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke and without treatment can lead to complicated dental problems. That’s why we’re sharing a list of symptoms of gum disease for you to pay attention to at home. If ...

September is Pain Awareness Month, and our team at Italian Smiles want to call attention to an issue that millions of people suffer from across the country, often without even realizing how treatable the condition can be. If you struggle with chronic pain in your jaw, there’s a good chance your bite alignment has something to do with it. So ...

Have you been waiting for the right time to pursue orthodontics but keep finding a reason to put it off? The truth is that adults often do that because they assume braces aren’t worth the time or the effort once you’re beyond a certain age. Well, guess what? Tomorrow is National Align Your Teeth Day, which means now’s the perfect ...

Did you know that oral health problems are one of the most common reasons kids miss school? The best way to avoid that is to set your child up for a successful school year with a dental cleaning and exam. Routine hygiene appointments will keep their teeth and gums healthy so they don’t miss important time in the classroom due to cavities and ...

One of the worst things about losing teeth is how it affects your diet. If you’ve lost multiple teeth, you likely find it tough to enjoy foods that require a lot of chewing. If you are passing over some of your favorite foods, dental implants can help. You can eat steak with implants – or anything else you’d like. Dentures sit on top of ...

Orthodontic care has been around for thousands of years. Most of that time, it involved brackets and wires in some shape or form. That’s still an option, but it is no longer your only option. At our Glendale, AZ office, you can get Invisalign aligners to reshape your smile. We have a few reasons why you should talk to us about this ...

At Italian Smiles, your oral health and your comfort matter to us. That means being there for you when you need us most, which can sometimes happen outside of our normal business hours. Krystal knows this all too well. Watch her video testimonial to hear about her dental emergency over a holiday weekend that led her to our Glendale, AZ ...