Consider this staggering statistic: one in three people over 65 will die with dementia.  So what can a lifelong battle with proper sleep do to you in your golden years?  Will a seemingly “harmless” struggle to get a good night’s sleep in your prime,  position your body for ill health later on?

Unfortunately, studies increasingly are pointing to YES.  Sleep matters.  Today. Tomorrow. And long into our futures.

The single most important thing you can do today to safeguard your health tomorrow might not be just what you eat and how you move.  It must also include how well you sleep.

Don’t ignore snoring as just an irritant.  It is very often associated with sleep apnea and  a multitude of health risks.  Visit our Phoenix Center for Sleep Dentistry and have yourself tested.  We are saving and improving longevity and quality of life daily with Oral appliance therapy for our Glendale and Peoria patients.

For more information about snoring and sleep apnea, sedation and implant dentistry in Scottsdale visit www.DesertSmiles.com.

Dr. Donald Wilcox, Phoenix sleep apnea dentist, has personally experienced the results from a study published in Sleep Magazine.  In this study from Australia,  oral appliances, like those we construct at our Glendale Center for Sleep Dentistry, resulted in reduction in blood pressure, similar to that reported with CPAP.   For more information about snoring and sleep apnea in Peoria, or the finest in cosmetic and sedation and guided surgery implants visit www.DesertSmiles.com.

Finding the Best Dentist in Phoenix can be a difficult process but typically customer reviews should help you find a good dentist.

“I don’t know what you could possibly do to improve! The entire staff is professional and yet caring. Dr Wilcox is both talented and personable, which is undeniably the rare and perfect combination for a doctor( and trust me I know a lot of doctors!)”  Julie M.

“I feel the staff genuinely care about a good outcome for me every time I visit! Donna is the best ” Deborah M.

“I absolutely love going to have my teeth cleaned in your office. It is the best.”  Laurie M.

“Wish I could find a doctor with office staff like yours!”  Jane M.

“You all are the best as always!!!!” Sylvia P

These are customer reviews sent in via text message to Smile Reminder.  They are for Sedation Dentist in AZ Donald Wilcox.  Don’t be afraid of the dentist, schedule an appointment today!

“As always the Dr. Wilcox & Staff make me feel very comfortable & respected from the time I walk in until the moment I leave. For the first time in my life I can honestly say I look forward to my dentist visits ”   Bobby L.

“Thanks for doing an excellent job and still getting me in and out on time!”  Marlette K.

“I can’t think of anything you all could do to make my experience any better! I love coming there.”  Diane H.

“Excellent care, as usual.”  Dan M.

“Everyone is great!!”  Marcy M.

These are customer reviews sent in via text message to Smile Reminder.  They are for Donald Wilcox who practices Neuromuscular Dentistry in Phoenix.  Don’t be afraid of the dentist, schedule an appointment today!

If you need tooth veneers, which can be a costly procedure, you want to make sure that you choose the right cosmetic dentist in Arizona.  Customer reviews are usually a good way to find an excellent dentist.

“I had a very nice initial visit. I liked that the staff answered all my questions in a manner that was patient and friendly.”  Nancy H.

“A great visit, as usual! Thanks.”  Kathy W.

“I’ve been going there for years. I feel like part of the family.” Dale L.

“Everyone was very friendly and helpful, as always.”  Laura M.

“You guys were awesome I loved my experience there. Thanks a lot.”  Steven K.

These are customer reviews sent in via text message to Smile Reminder.  They are for Donald Wilcox who practices Cosmetic Dentistry in Arizona.  Don’t be afraid of the dentist, schedule an appointment today!

A recent study released from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows obesity levels continue to climb in the United States.  In 2009, no state met the obesity target of 15%,  and the overall prevalence of obesity among adults had increased 1.1 percentage points from 2007.  Overall obesity prevalence in the US was an alarming 26.7%.  Arizona came in  between 25-29%.

Obese adults are at increased risk for many serious health conditions, including coronary hear disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, and premature death.  One critical health factor that tends to increase with weight gain is snoring and sleep apnea.  The relationship between these diseases and sleep apnea grows monthly in medical research.

At our Glendale sleep dentistry center, we help many patients improve the quality and longevity of their lives with oral appliance therapy to reduce significantly the impact of sleep apnea.  If you suffer from untreated snoring and sleep apnea, do not ignore this threat to your health.  Visit sleep apnea dentist Dr. Donald Wilcox who has helped many Phoenix and Glendale sleep apnea patients improve their quality of life.  For more information about cosmetic and sedation dentistry in Peoria and Scottsdale, AZ, visit www.DesertSmiles.com.

Dr. Wilcox spent three days at the renowned Las Vegas Dental Institute for Advanced Dental Education last week.  The topic of the training was bone grafting, especially in preserving and expanding the amount of bone present for dental implants.  As we place dental implants for our Glendale, AZ patients there if often a need for more bone.  Or when teeth are removed, the use of our Ogram surgical system to preserve the existing bone coupled with the ability to graft additional bone provide a perfect foundation for successful implant dentistry.  For more information about guided 3D surgical implant placement visit our Phoenix and Peoria implant office for a complimentary consultation.  For the finest in cosmetic and sedation dentistry, snoring and sleep apnea dental appliances  in Arizona visit www.DesertSmiles.com.

“If you make me any more comfortable, I’d probably want to move in!! Great job and thank you!!”  Jorge H.

“Great, as usual.”  Kevin H.

“Everyone has been exceedingly courteous and professional, the space is in good taste and well designed.” Cristina H.

“You guys do everything right!”  Kathie H.

“Your whole staff is awesome.”  Nancy H.

These are customer reviews sent in via text message to Smile Reminder.  They are for Donald Wilcox who practices Sedation Dentistry in AZ.  Don’t be afraid of the dentist, schedule an appointment today!

One of the things you will notice when you visit the Dessert Smiles office is the technology we use in all facets of your care. Intra oral video cameras that allow you to see what the dentist sees, lasers that detect cavities, more lasers that treat gum disease, even more lasers that help harden your new tooth colored filling – technology is an integral part of how we treat our patients.

Technology has also been put to use to ease our office communications. By utilizing small headsets attached to radio communication devices our staff can stay on top of every phase of your visit without having to leave your side. The team members at Desert Smiles are not running back and forth or shouting for information during your treatment. This calm, peaceful environment allows for a more relaxed dental appointment for you and for our team.

For more information on technology and dentistry in the Phoenix area please contact your cosmetic dentist, Dr. Donald Wilcox. Let us show you how technology in dentistry can help you achieve a beautiful healthy smile and a more relaxing appointment.

Understanding why your dentist is suggesting certain procedures is sometimes difficult. The intra oral dental camera makes it much easier by allowing you, the patient, to see what the dentist sees.

The intra oral camera is a small video camera that projects the images from inside your mouth to the television screen. Using this device your Scottsdale cosmetic dentist can show you problems such as cracked teeth, leaking margins in old restorations, large mercury fillings that are beginning to break down, problems with gum tissue or suspicious areas on other tissues in the mouth. The intra oral camera magnifies these problem areas allowing you to easily see the reasons for the treatments being suggested.

Dentistry today can help patients avoid many painful and expensive treatments by preventing existing problems from getting worse. The old, broken down mercury filling can be replaced by a tooth colored composite resin thereby avoiding additional decay and perhaps a root canal or crown. You cannot feel these ongoing problems, because they do not cause pain or discomfort until much, much later – therefore many people put off having the treatment needed until it is too late.

The intra oral camera gives a magnified, full-color picture of your mouth allowing for a full discussion of the obvious problems and treatment options with Scottsdale dentist Dr. Donald Wilcox. Please contact Desert Smiles today to discuss how technology such as the intra oral camera can help you achieve your optimal dental health.