Italian Smiles

read moreWelcome to the premier provider of quality family and cosmetic dentistry in Glendale, Arizona! Dr. LaVant and his friendly and highly professional staff want to welcome you to Italian Smiles. They are proud of their modern, technologically progressive office where patient comfort and the most incredible dental experience is their number one priority. Through personalized dental care and quality individual attention, Dr. LaVant and his team treat each patient's needs, help them to maintain excellent oral health, and exceed patient's expectations daily.

read moreAt each visit, we evaluate many aspects of your overall health including a visual exam of all areas of your mouth. Most people are surprised at the large amount of surface area that lines the mouth. Did you know over 30 square inches of tissue make up the oral cavity! While oral cancer can afflict anyone, tobacco users put themselves at a significantly higher risk than non-users. Chewing tobacco contains up to 3000 different chemicals, including the same compounds used in pesticides and embalming fluid.

read moreWe are genuinely pleased that you have chosen us for your dental care. We are always excited to see new smiles coming through our door! In order to provide you with the best level of care, we need to get some information from you.

read moreDespite your best efforts, teeth sometimes need to be removed to protect your health. When we've discussed all other possibilities, and you've decided on extraction, we'll take every step to help you. Your well-being always takes priority in any treatment decision. Some patients prefer sedation to help with oral surgery, and we can review these options in your treatment plan. We take every measure to make sure even minor surgical procedures are as comfortable as possible. Some teeth are removed more easily than others, but the Italian Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry team takes pride in helping every patient get numb with modern anesthesia.

read moreWe're concerned about the overall health of our patients, including their sleep health. Many people suffer needlessly from dangerous sleep disruptive disorders that keep them from getting enough oxygen at night. The risk of a heart attack is 23 times more likely than average with a sleep disorder, and 92% of stroke victims live unknowingly with sleep apnea before having a stroke. Our training allows us to offer you education and treatment surrounding sleep health most simply and cost-effectively possible.

read moreBelow is an overview of what you can expect during your first visit to Italian Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Your first visit is not only about our team getting to know you, but also about you getting to know our team. We encourage our patients to ask questions and express any concerns. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your visit exceptional! Certain medical conditions can influence your treatment plan, so you will be asked to list your medications and their dosages (including vitamins and supplements).

read moreToothaches are a vivid reminder that teeth aren't just pieces of hard tissue floating around in the gums. They are intricately formed sensory organs with layers of dentin and enamel protecting a living pulp. Coursing through the tooth's pulp is a vital bundle of nerves and blood vessels providing nutrients and sensation to each tooth. As long as the pulp stays healthy, you're rarely aware of the systems at work. Tooth pain can be especially alarming, but it's meant to warn you that something's not right.

read moreClearCorrect clear aligners invisibly straighten your teeth over time using medical-grade plastic. These trays can be removed for eating and cleaning and make the orthodontic process more comfortable for patients because there are no wires, brackets, or elastics to worry about. Imagine being able to enjoy an apple without slicing it into small pieces or enjoying popcorn without it getting stuck in your brackets. Using continuous pressure over a series of trays, you can see results faster and with less discomfort than traditional braces.