# Gentle Care Dentistry & Implants

> Gentle Care Dentistry & Implants is a general, cosmetic and implant dental practice in Sierra Vista, Arizona, led by Dr. Kent Hales, DDS. It serves Sierra Vista, Fort Huachuca and Cochise County.

## Key facts

- Name: Gentle Care Dentistry & Implants
- Dentist: Dr. Kent Hales, DDS (NPI 1730171836), graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry
- Advanced training: implant training at The Bicon Institute, Boston; mentored by Dr. Victor Sendax (credited as the originator of the mini dental implant); continuing education in esthetic dentistry and veneers
- Memberships: American Dental Association (ADA), Arizona Dental Association (AzDA)
- Address: 3477 Canyon De Flores, Suite A, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
- Phone: (520) 458-9460
- Fax: (520) 458-9461
- Hours (Arizona time, no daylight saving): Monday: 9am to 5pm; Tuesday: 8am to 5pm; Wednesday: 9am to 5pm; Thursday: 8am to 4pm; Friday: Closed; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed
- Google rating: 4.7 from 198 reviews (October 2026)
- Insurance: works with many dental plans, including MetLife, Delta Dental, Aetna PPO, GEHA. Call to confirm coverage.
- Financing: CareCredit, Cherry
- Technology: 3D digital X-rays, Digital impressions, Dental lasers
- Service area: Sierra Vista, Fort Huachuca, Huachuca City, Whetstone, Hereford, Bisbee, Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona
- Book: call (520) 458-9460

## Services

- [Dental Implants](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/services/dental-implants/): A dental implant is a small titanium post placed in the jawbone that acts as a new tooth root. After it fuses with the bone, it holds a crown, a bridge or a denture. At Gentle Care Dentistry & Implants in Sierra Vista, AZ, Dr. Kent Hales evaluates bone, gums and bite with 3D digital X-rays first, then recommends single implants, implant bridges or implant-supported dentures based on what your mouth can support.
- [Invisalign Clear Aligners](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/services/invisalign/): Invisalign is a clear aligner system that straightens teeth with a series of custom, removable plastic trays, each worn for about one to two weeks. At Gentle Care Dentistry & Implants in Sierra Vista, AZ, Dr. Kent Hales uses digital impressions to plan treatment and sees you for periodic check-ins. Aligners are worn about 20 to 22 hours a day and removed to eat and brush.
- [Cosmetic Dentistry](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/services/cosmetic-dentistry/): Cosmetic dentistry improves the color, shape, size and alignment of teeth. At Gentle Care Dentistry & Implants in Sierra Vista, AZ, Dr. Kent Hales offers porcelain veneers, professional teeth whitening, tooth-colored dental bonding and combined smile makeovers. Dr. Hales has completed multiple continuing education courses in esthetic dentistry and veneer technique.
- [Dentures and Implant-Supported Dentures](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/services/dentures/): Dentures replace missing teeth with a removable appliance. Full dentures replace all teeth in an arch, partial dentures fill gaps between remaining natural teeth, and implant-supported dentures snap onto dental implants so they do not slide. Gentle Care Dentistry & Implants in Sierra Vista, AZ provides all three, along with relines and adjustments for existing dentures.
- [Dental Crowns and Bridges](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/services/crowns-and-bridges/): A dental crown is a custom cap that covers a damaged tooth to restore its strength, shape and appearance. A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth with an artificial tooth held by crowns on the neighboring teeth or on dental implants. Gentle Care Dentistry & Implants in Sierra Vista, AZ uses digital impressions to make crowns and bridges that fit precisely and match your smile.
- [Root Canal Therapy](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/services/root-canal/): Root canal therapy treats infection or inflammation of the pulp, the soft tissue inside a tooth. The dentist numbs the tooth, removes the damaged pulp, cleans and shapes the canals, then fills and seals them. Most back teeth then need a crown. At Gentle Care Dentistry & Implants in Sierra Vista, AZ, Dr. Kent Hales provides root canal treatment and refers complex cases to an endodontist when that is the better choice.
- [Preventive and Family Dentistry](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/services/preventive-dentistry/): Preventive dentistry includes routine dental exams, professional cleanings, digital X-rays, fluoride treatments, dental sealants and oral cancer screenings. Gentle Care Dentistry & Implants in Sierra Vista, AZ provides preventive and family dental care for patients of all ages. Most people benefit from a checkup and cleaning about every six months, though the right interval depends on your gum health and cavity risk.
- [Emergency Dentist](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/services/emergency-dentist/): Gentle Care Dentistry & Implants in Sierra Vista, AZ provides urgent dental care for toothaches, broken or knocked-out teeth, lost fillings and crowns, and dental infections. Call (520) 458-9460 during office hours, Monday through Thursday. For facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding or a jaw injury, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.

## About

- [About the practice and team](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/about/)
- [Dr. Kent Hales, DDS](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/about/dr-kent-hales/)
- [New patients: what to expect, insurance, financing](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/new-patients/)
- [Patient reviews](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/reviews/)
- [Questions and answers](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/faq/)
- [Contact, hours and directions](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/contact/)

## Articles

- [Dry Mouth in the High Desert: Why Sierra Vista Living Can Raise Your Cavity Risk](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/blog/dry-mouth-high-desert-sierra-vista/): Sierra Vista's dry air, common medications and dehydration can all cause dry mouth and more cavities. Here is why it happens and how to protect your teeth.
- [Knocked-Out Tooth? What to Do in the First Hour, Step by Step](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/blog/knocked-out-tooth-first-hour/): A knocked-out adult tooth can often be saved if you act fast. What to do in the first minutes, how to store the tooth, and where to go in Sierra Vista.
- [Mini, Short or Standard Dental Implants: What the Differences Mean for You](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/blog/mini-short-standard-dental-implants/): Mini, short and standard dental implants compared: how they differ, who each suits, and how bone, bite and budget shape the choice in Sierra Vista.
- [Fort Huachuca Families: A Plain-English Guide to the TRICARE Dental Program](https://gentlecaresierravista.com/blog/tricare-dental-program-fort-huachuca-families/): How the TRICARE Dental Program works for Fort Huachuca families: who is eligible, premiums, cost shares by service, and how to use it at a local dentist.

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