Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Dental crowns typically take two appointments to plan, prepare, and place. During your first visit, the practice performs a dental exam that includes digital X-rays. If the team decides that you’re a good candidate for a dental crown, they prepare the affected tooth by reshaping it. That ensures that the crown blends in with the rest of your teeth without looking bulky.
• X-rays

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  While regular brushing and flossing help remove some plaque, it isn’t as effective as a professional teeth cleaning. Dentists use special dental tools to remove plaque and tartar without harming your teeth. As a result, these comprehensive cleanings reduce your risk of tooth decay, gum disease, damaged teeth, and even tooth loss.
• Fluoride Treatment
  Your dentist also brushes and flosses your teeth to clean areas of your teeth and gums that are hard to reach on your own. Finally, your dentist polishes your teeth and offers a strengthening fluoride treatment to protect your oral health.

Restorative

• Fillings
  Silver (amalgam) fillings contain durable metals. They were once the most popular types of fillings in dentistry. While they’re affordable and long-lasting, amalgam fillings aren’t aesthetically pleasing. Because they’re silver in color, amalgam fillings are typically recommended to treat teeth in the back of the mouth.
• Resin Composite
  Tooth-colored fillings, or white fillings, blend in with the natural color of your teeth. Made of composite resin, these fillings are carefully applied layer by layer. After each layer, your dentist hardens the filling solution with an LED light. The team repeats this process until your tooth returns to its original shape and size.
• Crowns
  Crowns don’t just restore teeth. They also protect decayed teeth from further damage. If you have an extremely decayed tooth, a dental crown can protect and seal it.
• Bridges
  At your next visit, your temporary bridge is replaced with your new metal or porcelain bridge. Your dentist adjusts the bridge and checks for the proper fit before cementing it into place. They will show you how to clean and care for your new teeth to keep them always looking their best.
• Dental Bonding

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Root canals are often necessary if you have a tooth in danger of needing an extraction. In the center of your tooth is a soft portion called the pulp. Your tooth pulp contains nerves and blood vessels that, when damaged or infected, can cause severe pain.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Clearer speech - Poor-fitting dentures increase your saliva production, which can cause slurred speech or a lisp. Dental implants hold your prosthetic, so it can’t slide around and increase saliva production.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dental implants are replacement tooth roots. These small posts are made of biocompatible metal that your dentist places in your jaw. Once placed, implants connect to your new replacement teeth and secure them in place.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Invisalign Orthodontics
  A native of Maryland, Dr. Christakos began practicing in Bethesda, where he worked until moving to Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2004. He is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, Arizona Dental Association, Central Arizona Dental Society, and the Scottsdale Invisalign® Study Club.
• Braces
  Invisalign straightens your teeth gradually, just like braces. Every two weeks, you wear a new set of clear aligners that address different teeth and shift them into the correct position. Each week your teeth move closer into alignment. Every aligner is manufactured and calibrated to suit your mouth in every stage of treatment.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Professional teeth whitening effectively breaks up both extrinsic (surface) and intrinsic (deep) stains from your teeth. Unlike over-the-counter (OTC) treatments, which can only remove surface stains, professional teeth whitening provides dramatic results in a short time.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  We are committed to providing exceptional oral care and creating a comfortable and stress-free environment for our patients. From routine cleanings and preventive treatments to cosmetic dentistry and restorative procedures, our skilled team is dedicated to helping you achieve a healthy and beautiful smile.