North Scottsdale dentist · about 8 minutes from Scottsdale Mountain
Dental care for an outdoor, desert lifestyle
If your week includes early hikes, golf or long days outside, your teeth deal with a lot of dry air and a lot of water bottles and sports drinks. Trinity Dental Care is about eight minutes from Scottsdale Mountain. Dr. Christine Fink and our team keep your mouth healthy, repair what the weekend throws at it, and see urgent problems as soon as we can.
Arizona is hard on mouths. Dry air, long stretches outdoors and constant sipping from a water bottle or sports drink can leave you with a dry mouth, and a dry mouth makes cavities and gum irritation more likely because there is less saliva to wash teeth clean.
We look for early signs at every exam and talk through simple habits that help, such as drinking plain water, rinsing after sugary drinks and keeping up with cleanings. Preventive dentistry is the quiet part of dental care that saves you the loud part later.
Biting down on an ice cube, a nut or an energy bar can crack a tooth, and so can an unlucky fall. A small crack may not hurt at first, which is why it is worth having checked. Left alone, cracks can spread, and the tooth can become sensitive or break the next time you chew.
If something breaks, call us at (480) 621-4040. For an urgent problem, we try to fit you in the same day. Many cracked teeth are repaired with a filling, bonding or a crown. Dental crowns can protect a weakened tooth. A single-visit crown may be available when the exam supports it.
Waking up with a sore jaw or a dull headache can mean you clench or grind at night. Over time that wears teeth flat and cracks fillings. We check for signs of wear at your exam and can talk with you about a night guard if it looks like you need one.
You can also start as a new patient with a checkup and a cleaning, and we will tell you what we see in plain English.
A sharp zing from a cold drink usually has a cause: enamel worn thin, a gum line that has pulled back and exposed the root, a crack, or a cavity beginning near the edge of an old filling. The cause decides the fix, which is why guessing is a poor strategy.
Mention it at your next visit, or call if it has been going on for more than a few days. We look up your coverage before the appointment, which means fewer surprises afterward.
Cleanings, X-rays and exams that catch early wear, cavities and gum trouble.
Preventive dentistryCracked, chipped or knocked-out teeth get priority. Call first and we will tell you how soon we can see you.
Emergency dentistryA custom crown protects a weakened tooth and looks like the teeth around it.
Dental crownsFillings, bridges and more to repair damage and keep you eating comfortably.
Restorative dentistry“Today I had an emergency and Trinity Dental worked me into their schedule immediately and took care of the problem.”
Need us outside office hours? Call (480) 621-4040 and leave a message.
Dr. Fink and our team welcome patients from across North Scottsdale. See all of our areas we serve, or explore a neighboring community:
About 3.2 miles by road, a trip of around eight minutes. You will find us on Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, a short way from Shea.
It can. Dry air and heavy outdoor activity may leave you with a dry mouth, which gives bacteria an easier time. Plain water, regular cleanings and a quick exam help us catch problems early.
Not always. Cracks can spread without pain, so have it checked. Call us and describe what happened, and we will tell you how soon to come in.
That depends on how deep the crack goes. Options range from bonding or a filling to a crown that holds the tooth together. Dr. Fink examines the tooth, explains what she sees and reviews your estimate first.
Only the exam can tell. If we see flattened or chipped edges, or you wake with jaw soreness, we will talk with you about whether a night guard makes sense.
We are closed Friday through Sunday. Call and leave a message that it is urgent, and we respond as soon as we reopen. If you have swelling or trouble breathing, seek emergency medical care.
Scottsdale Mountain patients are about eight minutes from our door. Call or request a time online.
