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Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you felt a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel is eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the […]

Phoenix and Queen Creek tooth whitening treatments have advanced significantly. The team at Harris Dental is trained on the safest and most effective products and systems. If you need the latest dental info on teeth whitening, schedule a consultation by calling (480) 428-0040. At Harris Dental in Phoenix and Queen City, we are excited about new light […]

No one likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. We are Drs. Joseph, Brian, Eric & Scott Harris DDS at Harris Dental in Phoenix & Queen Creek.  We have the  solutions for your smile problems. You don’t have to live with crooked or chipped teeth. Porcelain […]

Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached […]

Most Phoenix and Queen Creek residents have plenty of things to smile about. However, there are some folks who avoid smiling at all costs. Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding unsightly […]

Cosmetic dentistry is part science and part art. We are Drs. Joseph, Brian, Eric and Scott Harris of Harris Dental and we enjoy using extensive dental training and specialized artistic skills to design treatment plans unique to each of our Arizona cosmetic dental clients. In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural looking result, we […]

Many Arizona cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue (and in some cases bone) is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure. A ‘gummy […]

A cosmetic dental consultation is informative and enjoyable. As the patient, you’ll have the opportunity to describe your goals and expectations. If this is your first visit to the practice, you’ll discover how comfortable you feel with our dentists and other members of the treatment team. Cosmetic dentistry consultations help us provide the highest level […]

A great smile is essential for putting your best face forward. At Harris Dental, we not only restore teeth to their original condition; we make many Arizona smiles better than they ever were before! Some patients have only a few problems they wish to correct. Perhaps one or two teeth are misshapen and seem out […]

If you live in the Phoenix or Queens Creek area and are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, read this: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. Arizona dentists and doctors are […]