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Mesa, Arizona

Mesa is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona and is a suburb of Phoenix, within the Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area. Although it has a large population, Mesa is a "bedroom community." Neighborhoods across the city are diverse - some areas have experienced urban blight, while others feature elaborate custom homes. Mesa is also best known as having one of the highest check cashing per capita indexes nationwide.
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Introduction

Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth to restore or improve an individual's smile.

For What Conditions Is Dental Bonding Considered?

Dental bonding is an option that can be considered:

  • to repair decayed teeth (composite resins are used to fill cavities)
  • to repair chipped or cracked teeth
  • to improve the appearance of discolored teeth
  • to close spaces between teeth
  • to make teeth look longer
  • to change the shape of teeth
  • as a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings
  • to protect a portion of the tooth's root that has been exposed when gums recede

What's the Procedure for Having a Tooth Bonded?

  • Preparation. Little advance preparation is needed for dental bonding. Anesthesia is often not necessary unless the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth. Your dentist will use a shade guide to select a composite resin color that will closely match the color of your tooth.
  • The bonding process. Next, the surface of the tooth will be roughened and a conditioning liquid applied. These procedures help the bonding material adhere to the tooth. The tooth-colored, puttylike resin is then applied, molded and smoothed to the desired shape. An ultraviolet light or laser is then used to harden the material. After the material is hardened, your dentist will further trim and shape it, and polish it to match the sheen of the rest of the tooth surface.
  • Time-to-completion. The procedure takes about 30 to 60 minutes per tooth to complete.

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Dental Bonding?

  • Advantages: Bonding is among the easiest and least expensive of cosmetic dental proced...

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What Types of Braces Are Available?

If braces are indeed the solution for you, your orthodontist will prescribe an appliance specific for your needs. The braces may consist of bands, wires, and other fixed or removable corrective appliances.

Generally, there are three types of braces:

  • Brackets: Made of stainless steel or clear or tooth-colored ceramic or plastic, brackets are bonded to the front of each tooth. Ceramic or plastic brackets are often selected for cosmetic reasons. Plastic brackets, however, may become stained and discolored by the end of treatment. Another disadvantage of ceramic or plastic brackets is that they cause more friction between the wire and brackets, which can increase treatment time.
  • Lingual-type brackets: These are brackets that attach to the back of teeth, hiding the bracket from view.
  • Trad...

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Emergency Contact for Mesa

  • In case of Emergency, call 911
  • Police (480) 644-2211
  • Fire (480) 644-2211

Nearby Mesa Hospitals *

Desert Vista Hospital
570 W Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480)344-2000

Banner Desert Medical Center
1400 S Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480)512-3000

Arizona Spine & Joint Hospital
4620 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480)832-4770

Tempe St Luke's Hospital
1500 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480)784-5500

Arizona Orthopedic Surgical Hospital
2905 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480)603-9000

Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
7575 E Earll Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480)941-7500

Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn
7400 E Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480)882-4000

Select Specialty Hospital Scottsdale
7400 E Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480)882-6040

Banner Gateway Medical Center
1900 N Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)543-2000

Banner Baywood Medical Center
6644 E Baywood Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480)321-2000

Banner Baywood Heart Hospital
6750 E Baywood Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480)854-5000

Chandler Regional Hospital
475 S Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480)963-4561

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
3555 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480)728-8000

Arizona State Hospital
2500 E Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)244-1331

Maricopa Medical Center
2601 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)344-5011

HEALTHSOUTH Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital
9630 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480)551-5400

Scottsdale Healthcare Shea
9003 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480)323-3000

Kindred Hospital Scottsdale
11250 N 92nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480)391-4040

Los Ninos Hospital
2303 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602)954-7311

St Luke's Behavioral Health Center
1800 E Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)251-8535

St Luke's Medical Center
1800 E Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)251-8100

Youth Development Institute
1830 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)254-0884

Mountain Vista Medical Center
1301 S Crismon Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480)358-6100

Arizona Heart Hospital
1930 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602)532-1000

Phoenix Children's Hospital
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602)546-1000

Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
1111 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)239-2000

Banner Good Samaritan Rehabilitation
1012 E Willetta St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)239-2361

Phoenix Indian Medical Center
4212 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602)263-1200

Select Specialty Hospital Phoenix Downtown
1012 E Willetta St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)239-6550

Carl T Hayden VA Medical Center
650 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602)277-5551

Phoenix Memorial Health Care Center
1201 S 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602)258-5111

Promise Hospital of Phoenix
1201 S 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602)716-5100

Kindred Hospital Phoenix
40 E Indianola Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602)280-7000

Select Specialty Hospital Phoenix
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602)406-6800

St Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602)406-3000

John C Lincoln Hospital North Mountain
250 E Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602)943-2381

Phoenix Baptist Hospital
2000 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602)249-0212

Surgical Specialty Hospital of Arizona
6501 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602)795-6020

Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak
7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480)324-7000

Paradise Valley Hospital
3929 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602)923-5000

Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85054
(480)515-6296

Maryvale Hospital Medical Center
5102 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623)848-5000

John C Lincoln Hospital Deer Valley
19829 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623)879-6100

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
5555 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602)865-5555

Gila River Health Care Huhukam Memorial Hospital
483 W Seed Farm Rd
Sacaton, AZ 85247
(602)528-1200

Banner Estrella Medical Center
9201 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623)327-4000

HEALTHSOUTH Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital
13460 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623)878-8800

Arrowhead Hospital
18701 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623)561-1000

Banner Boswell Medical Center
10401 W Thunderbird Blvd
Sun City, AZ 85351
(623)977-7211

West Valley Hospital
13677 W McDowell Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623)882-1500

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What is a toothache?

"Toothache" usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws primarily as a result of a dental condition. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, or gum disease. However, disorders of the jaw joint (temporo-mandibular joint) can also cause pain that is referred to as "toothache." The severity of a toothache can range from chronic and mild to sharp and excruciating. The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by cold or heat. A thorough oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help determine whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem and the cause.

Sometimes, a toothache may be caused by a problem not originating from a tooth or the jaw. Pain around the teeth and the jaws can be symptoms of diseases of the heart (such as angina or heart attack), ears (such as inner or external ear infections), and sinuses (air passages of the cheekb...

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