Before & After Photos of Dental Treatment Completed by Dr. Dawnie Kildoo

Before and After Photos of Dental Treatment Completed by Green Valley Dentist and Owner of Legacy Smiles of Southern Arizona, Dr. Dawnie L. Kildoo.

February in National Children's Dental Health Month

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month.  Creating awareness and educating children (and their parents/care givers) on the importance of good oral hygiene and proper home care.  If your child has not yet had his/her first dental appointment or it has been over six months since their last dental visit, contact our office to schedule an appointment.  Staying on track with your child’s dental visits is critical in maintaining their oral health and creating good dental habits for a lifetime.

Wisdom Teeth: Why do we have them?

Ancient man had larger jaws and more teeth in order to grind foliage and raw food. Evolution of diet lead to smaller jaws but, the wisdom teeth weren't lost in the process. This is the reason why problems involving the wisdom teeth are so common in the population, because there simply isn't sufficient space for them to grow.

Legacy Smiles of Southern Arizona - January Community Outreach

In January, Legacy Smiles of Southern Arizona is raising awareness and collecting donations for Green Valley Assistance Services. Please come and visit our office during January to donate monetarily or to learn about this fine organization! Green Valley Assistance Services goal is to connect seniors and families with appropriate and essential social services, to reinforce independence, resilience, and create an improved quality of life.

http://www.legacysmilesaz.com/january-community-outreach/

Stained Teeth

Over time your teeth can become stained and change color. Staining can be caused by coffee or tea, smoking, aging, genetics, injury, or certain medications. Whitening options can include take home or in office treatments such as the GLO Teeth Whitening System. Check with Dr. Kildoo regarding your options for stain removal.

Help Legacy Smiles of Southern Arizona in Supporting Toys for Tots in December!

In December, Dr. Dawnie Kildoo and Legacy Smiles of Southern Arizona will be supporting the Marine Corps Toys for Tots!  For every bin that is filled with toys, we will also be donating a toy for a girl or boy!  Toys for Tots helps less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas, playing an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children. Toys for Tots unites all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign, helping to make possible a more joyful Christmas for all children in need.

Please help us by donating a new toy and dropping it by our office.

Thank you!

Dr. Dawnie Kildoo and Team

Cosmetic Inlays & Onlays

At Legacy Smiles of Southern Arizona we want to help conserve your tooth structure. Inlays and onlays are a way to do just that. They are indirect restorations that can be used to help an otherwise healthy tooth with a large filling.

Inlays are placed within the grooves between the cusps (points) of a tooth, whereas onlays are placed within the grooves and over the cusp tips.

Here at Legacy Smiles of Southern Arizona, Dr. Dawnie Kildoo can help determine which restoration is better for you. Inlays and onlays can be used to replace old filings, and are more aesthetically pleasing because they can be made to match a tooth’s natural color. Aside from improving a tooth’s appearance, inlays and onlays can strengthen the structure of a tooth because of their durability and longevity.

If you are interested in learning more about inlays and onlays and would like to schedule a consultation, please contact our office at (520) 625-0131.