Try Zoom! Whitening for brighter pearly whites. Mendez Family Dental in Pittsburg, Kansas, is proud to offer you two professional options for brightening your smile: Zoom! Whitening in-house whitening and take-home whitening treatments. A Zoom! in-house treatment can mean your pearly-whites are four to six shades whiter in 45 minutes or less. This treatment has made millions of patients’ smiles... read more »
Many times dental fillings are used to repair minor defects in a tooth’s enamel layer caused by dental caries, dental attrition, or minor dental fractures. They are intended to repair the tooth with a material that will not be directly vulnerable to bacterial tooth decay, while also restoring the strength and function of the tooth. Unfortunately, as the years pass,... read more »
Kids are sneaky. In fact, they’re very sneaky, especially when it comes to asking them to do something they don’t necessarily want to do. This is often the case with oral hygiene. If your child pretends to brush their teeth to get out of the task, our dentist, Dr. Albert Mendez, and dental team have some tips for you. We... read more »
If you’re traveling for business or you are on vacation, you need to keep your teeth clean and  healthy. Before you leave, make an appointment to see our dentist, Dr. Albert Mendez at Mendez Family Dental in Pittsburg, Kansas. We’ll give you a thorough cleaning and exam to make certain there is nothing wrong that could present a larger problem... read more »
Are you doing your part to ensure your smile remains in excellent condition? Although it may seem like a chore at times, the small amounts of attention you spend each day caring for your smile, including brushing and flossing for a few minutes, can have drastic effects on your smile that will last for years. Listed below are some common... read more »
Have you ever asked what are dental bridges? If so, you have come to the right place! Dental bridges are a form of smile restorations that can work if you find yourself missing a tooth or two. That is why our team here at Mendez Family Dental in Pittsburg, Kansas, is happy to talk to you about dental bridges and... read more »
Is your smile at risk of dental damage? Although there are numerous treatments out there for a variety of oral health ailments, it’s best to deal with any problematic situations before they even begin. However, in some cases, damage to your teeth and gums happens very quickly, so you must protect your mouth from any harm that could come your... read more »
It’s a good idea to occasionally read over brushing techniques. The reason why is because we often develop habitual routines when it comes to our brushing. This isn’t a bad thing. Regularly brushing is great for protecting your teeth from decay. However, habits are by nature done with little thought and sometimes the way you habitually brush can actually harm... read more »
Some things in this world are just better together, like strawberries and cream, water and slides, sunshine and blue skies, and oral hygiene and orthodontics. Great orthodontics means great oral hygiene, so why not make the change today to straighten your teeth and enhance your smile. Mendez Family Dental wants to improve your oral hygiene with our excellent orthodontic treatments.... read more »
Can Invisalign® give you the smile you want? Well, consider this, Invisalign has been helping millions of people have straighter, more aligned smiles. In fact, as of December 2016, four million people have transformed their smiles wearing the Invisalign aligner system! So, if you have been seeking to have your smile straightened without the traditional route of wearing braces, Invisalign... read more »