General & Cosmetic Dentistry - Affinity Dentistry Inc - Dr. Sheila Sales DDS

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Welcome to Affinity Dentistry, your Palm Springs dental practice. At Affinity Dentistry, Dr. Sheila Sales and our entire team are committed to treating you, the patient, with understanding and respect as we deliver the highest level of dental treatment gently in a friendly and clean environment. Our patients know that their best interest is at the heart of our practice.

Palm Springs dentist, Dr. Sales offers general, family and cosmetic dentistry. Some of our treatments include oral exams, oral cancer screenings, teeth cleanings, cavity fillings, dental implant restorations, veneers, dentures, crowns and more.

Our office is equipped with high tech equipment including digital and panoramic x-rays which give off less radiation than traditional x-rays and take pictures of a larger area cutting down on the amount of x-rays necessary. We also utilize intra-oral cameras which allow Dr. Sales to show patients her findings and explain treatment suggestions more easily.

About the Palm Springs Dentist, Sheila Mary Sales, DDS:

In 2003, Dr. Sales moved from Los Angeles and began practicing dentistry in the Palm Springs, Palm Desert area. She has built her practice mostly though referrals and has been honored to be listed as a top Palm Springs dentist in “Palm Springs Life” magazine. Dr. Sales has a heart for the community. Her passion has driven her commitment to being competitive with her rates, offering patients affordable dentistry.
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Dr. Sheila Sales
440 S El Cielo Rd Suite #4
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 320-8700
Fax: (760) 320-7292
Text: (760) 808-6065
info@thepalmspringsdentist.com

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Palm Springs Cosmetic Dentistry ~ Cosmetic Dentist Sheila Sales DDS Throughout the years, our teeth can begin to look less aesthetic. Some of us have experienced dental trauma, suffered from severe tooth decay or grinded away our teeth at night causing us to evaluate our need for cosmetic dentistry. Palm Springs cosmetic dentist, Dr. Sales, is an accomplished professional with over a decade of experience at helping patients come up with the best plan to restore their smile. At Affinity Dentistry of Palm Springs, we believe that...

Dentures and Dental Implants ~ Palm Springs Implant Dentist Restores Missing Teeth Many Palm Springs denture wearers turn to dental implants when they find themselves growing tired of the sometimes embarrassing situations that dentures can cause. Loose dentures tend to click and clack while conversing or slip out of place while eating a meal. Many patients who use dentures in Palm Springs come to Dr. Sheila Sales at Affinity Dental to find a solution for their dentures problems. We recommend to our patients in Palm Springs, dental...

The term “periodontics” refers to the dental specialty that pertains to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease that affects the gums and jawbone. The gum tissues serve to surround and support the teeth and the underlying jawbone anchors teeth firmly in place. Periodontists have completed several years of extra dental training and are concerned with maintaining the function, health and aesthetics of the jawbone and tissues. Reasons for periodontal treatment Periodontal disease is a progressive condition which...

Endodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry that deals with the complex structures found inside the teeth. The Greek word “Endodontics” literally means “inside the tooth” and relates to the tooth pulp, tissues, nerves, and arterioles. Endodontists receive additional dental training after completing dental school to enable them to perform both complex and simple procedures, including root canal therapy. Historically, a tooth with a diseased nerve would be removed immediately, but endodontists are now able to save the natural tooth in most...

Prosthodontics is the specialized field of dentistry concerned with diagnosing, planning and executing restorative and cosmetic treatments. Dentists who choose to specialize in prosthodontics must complete three or four more years of dedicated training following dental school. A prosthodontist is in essence an architect, who formulates a comprehensive treatment plan and informs the patient as to what is possible. Missing or defective teeth can be extremely detrimental to self-esteem and self-confidence. Using the latest technology, a...

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