Dentistry has come a long way from the old silver fillings and false teeth of just a few years ago. Today at the office of Dr. Brannon Reed, DDS, you will find the latest in state of the art dental services.

Dr. Reed and his staff offer you treatment options that include teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, inlays and crowns, implants, and other more traditional procedures such as cleanings, tooth colored fillings, dentures and basic oral surgery.

Brannon and his staff are committed to providing you with the very best that dentistry has to offer. Not only is it important that he meet your expectations concerning the look and function of your mouth, Dr. Reed takes every opportunity to make your visit as painless as possible. Sleep dentistry, nitrous oxide and other local anesthetics are available for those of you who are apprehensive about treatment. Dr. Reed and his staff take the stress out of an experience that in the past has always been very stressful.

One of the more common concerns from patients is the gradual yellowing of their teeth as they get older. If your teeth are in good condition but just getting darker, teeth whitening may be the answer. Dr. Reed has the latest in bleaching systems. The Zoom whitening system has been used on TV programs such as The Swan and Extreme Makeover. This procedure takes a little over an hour and can brighten your teeth as much as 7-10 shades. You also will get a set of custom trays that allow you to bleach your teeth at home whenever you need or want. This will ensure that you never have that old dingy smile again.

Dr. Reed feels very strongly about the importance of a healthy, clean smile. Porcelain veneers are one such treatment that can restore both the health of the teeth and the esthetics. There is very little that can lift your spirits as much as a beautiful smile. Veneers are very popular with the Hollywood crowd. You can have the same look in just two appointments.

All those gaps, unsightly stains, chipped edges, crookedness, or bad color can be gone forever. Remember, porcelain does not stain. There are many wonderful reasons to consider porcelain veneers but the best statement is to see what a wonderful smile results from this treatment.

Did you know that amalgam, the silver filling material that nearly everyone has, was invented during the Civil War? Why would we still be using such a material? Mercury and silver are the main ingredients of amalgam. Mercury is a very toxic poison. Isn't it crazy to place a known poison in your mouth? Recently the federal government has even warned us to eat less fish due to the potential mercury problem. Dr. Reed uses only ADA approved materials. All are tooth colored composites, bonded materials and porcelain. There are still many offices using amalgam but rest assured Dr. Reed decided years ago to remove this material from his office. The result is beautiful, esthetic, durable restorations that provide safe, long lasting service.

Many patients have had crowns and silver fillings over the years. The result is recurrent decay, fractures, open margins causing excessive buildup of plaque and calculus. Teeth may be missing from unfortunate extractions earlier. In cases like this it may be necessary to do full mouth reconstruction utilizing veneers, inlays, crowns, bridges, and implants. These cases may take longer but the results are spectacular. It is not necessary to go through life feeling as though you cannot smile or chew normally. Restoring the natural feel and function of your dentition affects the muscles of the face. Proper alignment can help jaw clicking and pain from temporomandibular joint dysfunction that is so common today. You may look 20 years younger by filling out the lips and facial muscles that naturally lose tone as you age.

Just a few years ago when a patient would lose a tooth the only treatment option was to place a bridge, which required cutting healthy adjacent teeth to hold the bridge in place. Today the science of dental implants has relegated the conventional bridge to the sidelines. Although still an option, bridges do not last as long, are prone to decay and food impaction and present serious hygiene issues. Implants, when properly placed and restored, feel and act just like the natural tooth. Patients cannot tell the difference. Most often even dentists cannot tell without the aid of a radiograph. Dr. Reed has been placing and restoring implants for years and can assist you in your decision if that option is practical. The success of dental implants has been phenomenal and will continue to play an even greater role in dentistry.

Nutrition is such a hot topic today. All the magazines and newspapers are running articles stressing the importance of a proper diet and exercise. Patients who are missing teeth or having chewing difficulty or pain do not eat the proper foods. They often are restricted to eating soft, mushy foods. This type of food is almost always high in fat and starches. Weight gains results. Replacing missing and broken teeth can have life changing repercussions.

Lately there has been increased concern about the role of chronic inflammation in causing or contributing to heart disease. One of the primary routes for this inflammation to occur is poor oral hygiene. Even Oprah brought attention to this fact by stating on her TV show that flossing can add 8 years or more to a person's life. Bad breath, calculus buildup and bleeding can cause some really bad breath that you may not be aware of but everyone around you certainly is. Nowhere else on or in the human body is chronic bleeding tolerated except in the mouth. This is unbelievably unhealthy, and now we know can have lethal side effects. Dr. Reed maintains a wonderful, gentle but committed staff of hygienists that will help you restore your gums to a healthy state.

Cosmetic dentistry should be for everyone, but we have found through the years that only those individuals with high self esteem and a sincere desire to look their best and present themselves consistently in the best possible light are willing to commit to this experience.

If you are one of those individuals then consider calling Dr. Brannon Reed. He will sit down with you, present photographs and radiographs to explain the best dental options available to ensure you a result that will make you smile even more than you expected.

Dr. Reed's office is located directly on the Desert Course of the TPC Golf Club on Bell Road, just west of the 101/ Bell Road interchange. The treatment rooms look out across the fairways of the TPC Desert Course. Each room is decorated in a contemporary, exciting style with the very latest dental equipment. If you tire of watching the golfers or the private jets flying into Scottsdale airpark there are movies shown in each operatory to help you pass the time.

Dr. Reed accepts most dental insurance plans and all major credit cards. Financing programs are also available. His office staff works diligently to assist you in finding an appropriate payment schedule that will allow you to have the best dental treatment without compromise.

Please call today.

480-367-0300