Braces from $99 Month
Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.
Braces from $99 Month
Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.
$100 Off Non-Covered Services
New patients only. On services of $300 or greater not covered by insurance.
The Thunderbird Gentle Dental is conveniently located in the Thunderbird Medical Plaza at the corner of W. Thunderbird Road and N. 55th Avenue. We offer flexible hours for your convenience, including early mornings, evenings, and Saturdays by appointment.
We accept most insurance plans. For those without dental insurance, we offer a Gentle Dental Smile Plan that provides low-cost preventive and diagnostic care, as well discounts of 20 percent or more on most dental treatments. We also have flexible payment plans and financing available as needed.
Our friendly team of dental professionals is eager to put a smile on your face by providing sincere and compassionate care. We offer gentle, personalized family dentistry for patients of all ages, including pediatric dentistry. Our skilled team of dentists can help you with all types of general dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, oral surgery, teeth whitening, and much more, all under one roof.
We pride ourselves on building relationships for life with our patients by providing a great patient experience, open communication, excellent service for all your dental needs, and education to help maintain good oral health and overall well-being. We promise to make you feel valued, respected, and as important as family.
Stop in and see us on W. Thunderbird Road. We offer convenient, handicapped-accessible parking. To set up an appointment or for further assistance, please call us. One of our friendly staff members will be happy to speak with you.
After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Biology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Howard was accepted to The UCLA School of Dentistry at which he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Dr. Howard spent time after school working in the William Beaumont Army Medical Center’s Hospital Dental Clinic where he was able to receive advanced training and mentoring in exodontia and surgical practices.
He is a long time member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Arizona Dental Association (AZDA). Dr Howard attended the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) Maxicourse from where he received 300 hours of dental implant training. Dr. Howard is also a member of the Academy for Sports Dentistry (ASD) in which he provides professional custom fitted sports mouthguards for athletes. He is an accredited member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) from where he received over 150 hours of continuing education in providing full facial esthetics injections of Botox and dermal fillers.
Dr. Howard enjoys traveling to new places and learning about different cultures and food.
Dr. Timothy Yu, D.M.D., M.S., is a highly skilled orthodontist practicing at GD Avondale, GD Greenfield, GD Surprise, and GD Palm Valley. A graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry, Dr. Yu earned his dental degree in 2005 and completed his post-graduate studies in Orthodontics in 2007. His academic journey began with a biology degree from Oberlin College in 1994.
Dr. Yu is passionate about the blend of art and science in dentistry, particularly in orthodontics, where he has the opportunity to create beautiful, esthetic smiles while respecting the biological principles that ensure safety and effectiveness. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, and the Arizona State Orthodontic Association.
What Dr. Yu enjoys most about his profession is witnessing how transforming a patient's smile can boost their self-confidence. He values the long-term relationships he builds with his patients, often watching them grow and evolve throughout the years.
Outside of the office, Dr. Yu enjoys staying active by playing tennis, basketball, and golf. He also treasures spending quality time with his wife and two sons.
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