Dentistry is both a science and an art. It takes years of education to understand the science behind restorative and cosmetic dentistry. It also takes great skill in working with your hands to be able to repair damaged teeth and gums. And it takes compassion...
There’s a new dentist in Gilbert, AZ! Lifetime Family Dental is pleased to introduce you to our newest staff member, Dr. Candace Payne, DMD! We are thankful she chose to practice in Gilbert, AZ, and we extend our heartfelt best wishes as she settles into...
Medical science is always advancing, bring new understanding and better treatment of disease. Recent years have brought extensive research and application of dental stem cell therapy. Stem cells are known to have regenerative properties that enable new tissue growth to take place in our bodies....
In the seventies, the advertising slogan “You’ve come a long way, baby,” became a popular catchphrase. And though we don’t condone the unhealthiness of the company’s product (cigarettes), we could apply that phrase to the practice of dentistry. We have indeed come a long way...
Family dentistry practices may soon have a new weapon of defense against cavities. In current dental procedures, cavities are cleaned out and filled in order to restore the strength and usefulness of a tooth. But if research on prevention continues to develop, cavities could become...
Though you have a tooth that has been bothering you for quite some time, you’re hesitant to visit the dentist. You rationalize, “Maybe my teeth are just sensitive.” But after months of nagging pain that won’t go away, you finally make an appointment to see...
There has been some recent discussion in the news media suggesting that flossing may not be all that important as part of preventative dental care. We’d like to weigh in on the debate! Lifetime Family Dental has been serving Gilbert, Arizona and the surrounding areas for...
Remember when you switched from using a desktop computer to a laptop? Or from a digital camera to your phone’s camera? You probably did so because it was cost effective and loads more practical. At Lifetime Family Dental we have another suggestion for a practical...
As a newborn baby, you had no unhealthy bacteria in your mouth. But due to the birth process, food supply, and other environmental factors, from birth forward your mouth’s health began to be influenced both positively and negatively. We know what we eat affects our...
Hitting a pothole while driving can be frustrating, and occasionally it can be downright dangerous. That pothole may be responsible for throwing your car's wheels out of alignment, or for other mechanical problems. In worst case scenarios, a pothole can unintentionally send your car veering...