Category: General Dentistry
What is a Composite Filling?
If you need a filling, a composite resin filling can offer you a more affordable, natural-looking alternative to a metal amalgam filling. If you’ve ever had a cavity, you’re probably familiar with the ordeal of getting a filling. But cavities aren’t the only reason that you might need a filling. Whenever a tooth gets cracked,…
What You Need to Know About Tooth Extraction
Having a tooth pulled can be a stressful ordeal — but with the right preparation, you can ensure that your recovery is as swift and painless as possible. We know that visiting the dentist can be a stressful experience — according to some studies, nearly 60 percent of people are afraid to do so. We…
How Invisalign Can Help Your Smile
Curious about Invisalign orthodontic treatment? Learn more about how it works and if it might be the right treatment for you. Up until roughly two decades ago, people who wanted to straighten their misaligned teeth had only one option: unsightly and painful metal braces. But that all changed in 1997 when Invisalign hit the market,…
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…
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…
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.…
Keeping Your Smile White and Bright
WITH WHITE CLOTHES, SOMETIMES IT TAKES a little bleach and a little sunlight to bring them back to their beautiful brightness! Over time, and even when freshly washed, a t-shirt and socks will start looking like they’re losing some of their zip. The same goes for your smile! Your teeth may not feel the same as a cotton…