Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  When you visit our office for a routine checkup, we will perform a thorough teeth cleaning and examination to help prevent dental problems and keep your smile healthy and strong. During this appointment, our team will...
• X-rays
  Dental X-rays may be used to evaluate your smile further. Routine dental cleaning and exam appointments are crucial for maintaining ideal oral health, preventing dental issues and ensuring that any existing dental problems are addressed as soon as possible.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Convenient. Once applied, they do not require any extra maintenance other than brushing and flossing and the regular two visits to our office during the year for teeth cleaning.
• Fluoride Treatment
  Our dentists may recommend a fluoride treatment if your teeth are prone to developing cavities. This simple preventive treatment works to strengthen your tooth enamel, making your teeth less susceptible to decay and other problems. To make an appointment with Dr. Thor Thorson, Dr. Stephen Garner and learn more about fluoride treatment in Yuma, Arizona, call Gila Ridge Dental today at 928-249-3673.
• Dental Sealants
  Dental sealants are a preventive treatment that work to block decay-causing factors and keep your teeth and smile healthy. Our dentists may recommend this treatment for patients of all ages to provide long-term protection for your smile. Call Gila Ridge Dental at 928-249-3673 to set up an appointment with Dr. Thor Thorson, Dr. Stephen Garner and learn more about dental sealants in Yuma, Arizona.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  Using a composite resin material that is applied directly to the structure of your tooth, our experienced dentists can perform dental bonding to improve your smile’s aesthetic. This conservative treatment may be used to eliminate gaps and spaces between your teeth, improve the shape of irregular teeth, fill in chips or cracks, or even lighten stains or discoloration on your teeth.
• Veneers
  Dr. Thor Thorson and Dr. Stephen Garner may recommend porcelain dental veneers to enhance your teeth and give you a picture-perfect smile. Veneers are designed to cover the imperfections in your teeth and provide you with a natural-looking and long-lasting result so that you can enjoy a beautiful smile for years to come. Call Gila Ridge Dental at 928-249-3673 to learn more about porcelain dental veneers in Yuma, Arizona, and set up your consultation with our skilled dentists.
• Crowns
  Welcome to Gila Ridge Dental! Our experienced dentists team is committed to your oral health and smile. When you visit our office, you can expect treatments tailored to your needs in a caring, compassionate, and welcoming environment. We offer a full range of services to meet your needs, including same-day dental crowns, and we use cutting-edge technology like CBCT imaging and CEREC same-day restorations
• Bridges
  Our skilled dentists may recommend a dental bridge if you are missing teeth. Bridges work by literally “bridging” the gap between your teeth, giving you back a confident smile as well as restoring your ability to eat and speak normally. We welcome you to call Gila Ridge Dental at 928-249-3673 to make an appointment with Dr. Thor Thorson, Dr. Stephen Garner and learn more about dental bridges in Yuma, Arizona.
• Dental Bonding
  One of the simplest cosmetic treatments available is dental bonding. Our dentists may recommend this treatment to improve the appearance of your teeth while also preserving your natural tooth structure. To set up a consultation with Dr. Thor Thorson, Dr. Stephen Garner and learn more about dental bonding in Yuma, Arizona, call Gila Ridge Dental today at 928-249-3673.
• Restorative Dentistry
  While our dentists and team do everything possible to help you protect your teeth and prevent damage from occurring, it may sometimes be necessary for us to provide a restorative treatment. Dr. Thor Thorson and Dr. Stephen Garner offer a number of restorative options to meet your needs, including same-day treatments using CEREC technology, and we will work with you to help you regain a healthy, beautiful smile. Call 928-249-3673 today to make your appointment at Gila Ridge Dental and learn more about restorative dentistry in Yuma, Arizona.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Our dentists may recommend a root canal if your tooth is infected or has sustained damage. Root canal treatments are often the only alternative to a tooth extraction, and they are the preferred treatment as they allow you to maintain your original tooth. To set up a consultation with Dr. Thor Thorson, Dr. Stephen Garner and to find out more about root canal therapy in Yuma, Arizona, call Gila Ridge Dental at 928-249-3673.

Periodontics

• Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
  Are you tired of your “gummy smile”? A gummy smile is when your gums are excessively larger or bulky, rising up your teeth and giving them the appearance of being too short. Our dentists can correct this cosmetic flaw using cosmetic gum surgery, also known as a gingivectomy or crown lengthening.
• Deep Cleaning

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  If you need to replace multiple teeth, Dr. Thor Thorson and Dr. Stephen Garner can provide you with a complete or partial denture to restore your smile. Dentures also work to improve your quality of life by restoring your ability to eat and speak normally. Call Gila Ridge Dental at 928-249-3673 to schedule a consultation with our dentists and learn more about dentures in Yuma, Arizona.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  If you are looking for a more permanent replacement for missing teeth, dental implants may be the right restoration option for you. Call us today at 928-249-3673 to schedule an appointment with our dentists at Gila Ridge Dental and learn more about dental implant restorations in Yuma, Arizona.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Gum Surgery
  This treatment is fairly simple, we remove a small amount of gum tissue, allowing more of your tooth structure and smiling at you so that you can feel proud to share. Cosmetic gum surgery is possible to perform in as little as one visit to our dental office in Yuma, AZ.
• Tooth Extractions
  Our goal is always to protect your teeth and help you maintain them. However, if your tooth is too badly damaged to be restored, our dentists may recommend that it be extracted. If your tooth needs to be removed from your mouth, we will perform the extraction as gently as possible and will work closely with you afterward to help you find the replacement option that is right for you. Call Gila Ridge Dental at 928-249-3673 to make an appointment with Dr. Thor Thorson, Dr. Stephen Garner and learn more about tooth extractions in Yuma, Arizona.

Orthodontics

• Braces
  They also make your life simpler as you do not have to deal with the bulk and inconvenience of traditional braces. These aligners can be removed so that you can eat, floss and brush as you normally would. Not only do they have these benefits, but they are also made of smooth, transparent plastic, which means that they both discreet and comfortable in your mouth.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  One of the fastest and most effective cosmetic treatments available is teeth whitening! Professional teeth whitening can help you brighten and renew the appearance of your teeth so that you can once again enjoy a confident smile. Call Gila Ridge Dental at 928-249-3673 to learn more about teeth whitening in Yuma, Arizona, and schedule an appointment with our dentists, Dr. Thor Thorson, and Dr. Stephen Garner.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Dr. Thor Thorson and Dr. Stephen Garner may recommend cosmetic dentistry if you are unhappy with your smile. Cosmetic treatments work to improve the appearance of your teeth and give you a more beautiful smile. Each treatment is carefully selected and tailored to you in order to achieve your smile goals and give you the smile that you have always wanted. To learn more about cosmetic dentistry in Yuma & Foothills, AZ, and schedule a consultation with our talented dentists, call Gila Ridge Dental today at 928-249-3673. Please visit the links below to learn more about our services...
• General Dentistry
  Dr. Garner grew up in a small town in northern Idaho. He started his undergraduate studies at Boise State but decided to finish at Northern Arizona University, where he received his BA in Spanish with a minor in biology. Dr. Garner received his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. His wife, Gretchen, is a native of Yuma and the two of them decided to come back to her roots to start a dental practice and raise a family. Dr. Garner is currently a member of the Yuma Dental Study Club, the Academy of General Dentistry, Southern Arizona Dental Society, Arizona Dental Association and the American Dental Association®.