Which Teeth Whitening Method is Right for You?
If you’re looking for a whiter smile, there are two main methods to brighten your teeth — in-office whitening sessions and take-home kits. Here’s how to decide which is right for you. Americans love a bright smile — and the statistics prove it. According to U.S. Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey results, 40.5…
Which Type of Dental Crown is Right for You?
Want a brighter smile, or need to replace a damaged tooth? A dental crown may be the answer. Some patients are apprehensive about getting a dental crown, but replacing a decayed or broken tooth can actually promote good oral hygiene, strengthen the tooth, and improve your smile. Typically, crowns are used in the case of…
Is Your Sleep Apnea Causing Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)?
Here’s how sleep apnea and nighttime teeth grinding are related — and how you can get possibly get some relief. Do you wake up in the morning with sore jaw muscles and don’t know why? It could be because you grind, or clench your teeth during the night. Though you may feel more tired throughout…
What are Sealants?
Sealants are a protective coating used mostly on back molar teeth to help them from getting cavities. One of the most common places to get a cavity is on the biting surface of the teeth where all the little grooves catch bacteria and food. When we place sealants we first clean the grooves out of…
Advantages of Digital X-Rays
At Espire Dental we have a digital x-ray system rather than older methods of taking x-rays on film. Similar to most of the world using digital cameras instead of film cameras to get better results and images, the medical world has adapted to digital imaging as well. Digital x-rays are far better as they are…
Toothaches and Sinus Infections
Tis the season when colds are abundant and are the gift that keeps on giving. Most of winter in Colorado, someone you know probably has a cold, you either had it or are going to get it. Many times in our office during cold season and even allergy season, we have patients coming in with…
What is a Dental Crown?
A crown, which many patients call a cap, is something that covers the tooth like a helmet. Crowns are used when a tooth has cracked a piece away or has been filled so many times that there is not a lot of tooth structure left to encase the filling, so something to cover and protect…
Environmentally-Friendly Toothbrushes
Are you passionate about caring for the environment? If so, you may be considering an environmentally friendly toothbrush. Traditional toothbrushes typically use a lot of plastic. Read our blog post where we give examples of some toothbrushes that can help keep our planet clean, and your teeth clean too.
Have You Ever Wondered If What You Are Drinking is Bad for Your Teeth?
There are so many beverages to choose from, and so many of our patients ask us what is OK to drink. Being in one of the most active and athletic states in the country, many of us rely on sport drinks to help us get through our marathons, century road bike rides, or 14er hikes.…
Are Mercury Fillings Outdated?
At Espire Dental, we do not use mercury fillings and haven’t used them in years. Doctors Brett and Jen haven’t placed them since dental school. Dental amalgam is made of mercury, silver, tin and aluminum. These fillings actually expand and contract from temperature changes in your mouth, resulting in cracked teeth that often end up…