Love, love, love Dr Wiitala and my hygienist, Andrea. They are the best! I don’t even mind going to the dentist anymore, and that’s saying a lot. Whole staff is amazing!
General dentists are primary care providers responsible for preventing, diagnosing, and treating dental issues for patients of all ages. They focus on prevention and minor restorative care but can also perform various dental procedures, including some cosmetic treatments.
The ADA advises seeing your general dentist every six months for oral health check-ups and preventive care. These regular visits help prevent costly and extensive dental issues. General dentists are well-trained and offer a range of services for you and your family, including:
Ideally, your teeth will feel fine throughout your lifetime. The chances of avoiding unpleasant, painful dental problems are much better when you maintain six-month recall visits regardless of how your teeth feel. The truth is, you can have the beginnings of a cavity or gum disease without any pain, and with very subtle indications. Staying up-to-date with dental exams and cleanings gives you the opportunity to catch these problems before they become symptomatic. In doing that, the degree of reparative care you may need could be much less than it would be if you let pain guide your motivation to see the dentist.
The best way to learn more about gum disease is by receiving preventive care from Dr. Wiitala! Why wait until you’ve got significant, noticeable signs of severe gum infection when you can avoid symptoms altogether? Gum disease is a progressive condition that begins with inflammation in the gum tissue directly around a tooth or teeth. With proper intervention, you can halt the infection process and the consequences that come with it.
Schedule a visit with Dr. Wiitala if you notice any of the following signs that gum disease may be starting:
Dental fillings represent the most commonly performed restorative dental treatment. Historically, dentists have used dental amalgam to fortify teeth that have been damaged by tooth decay. You may know amalgam fillings as “silver fillings.” As research has indicated the pitfalls of dental amalgam and the presence of mercury in them, more people have begun seeking alternatives. Dr. Wiitala proudly offers porcelain dental fillings not only because they look completely natural but because they offer more benefits than composite resin tooth-colored fillings. These include:
Teeth are protected by the hard outer shell of enamel. This layer of your teeth is made up of various minerals that help to maintain its hardness. The foods that you eat and the presence of bacteria in the mouth can wear down the mineral content of tooth enamel. This is referred to as demineralization. Fluoride creates a chemical reaction within the enamel in which the hydroxyl molecule of the enamel’s hydroxyapatite is restored. This maintains optimal enamel hardness, making it more difficult for cavities to occur. Dr. Wiitala performs fluoride treatments here in our comfortable office. With just a few minutes added to your regular appointment, your teeth can get a boost of strength!
Love, love, love Dr Wiitala and my hygienist, Andrea. They are the best! I don’t even mind going to the dentist anymore, and that’s saying a lot. Whole staff is amazing!
Excellent service. Caring, professional, friendly and excellent skills. I travel from Portland Or to see Dr Wiitala and his team. They are the best. Highly recommend Dr Wiitala and his team.
Dr. Wiitala and his staff definitely deserve five stars or more! The friendliness and professionalism shown by everyone in this office is amazing! I would have no hesitation in recommending them for your dental needs
never thought I would say I really enjoyed a visit to the dentist but here I am. These guys are amazing‼️ Totally professional and yet friendly and accommodating. So thankful a friend recommended me to them. Now I am recommending them😃 Thank you guys, Sadie, Lindsey, Dr. Wiitala and entire team for a job well done 👍
As usual, Dr Wiitala provided superlative dental care. Should be in TOP DOCS of Phoenix! Always efficient, knowledgeable, and professional.
The dentist Eric Wiitala and the office staff are excellent. Friendly, making sure the customer is comfortable and very professional staffers. They are honest and thorough.
Dr. Wiitala, Andrea the hygienist, and staff, were all amazing! I had such a pleasant experience! After a change of insurance and a move, it took a while to find a dental office that I actually look forward to coming back to regularly. lucky to have found this gem of an office!
Great staff and Dr. Wiitala is very professional and personable
Dr Wiitala and his staff are the best – friendly, professional and knowledgeable. My family has been going to Dr Wiitala for a decade or more. It’s the best dental office ever.
Professional, excellent experience as always. Dental hygienist, Andrea thoroughly cleaned my teeth and Dr. Wiitala identified filling in need of repair before it would become a major problem down the road. This is reason I’ve been a client of Dr. Wiitala for 15+ years.