Periodontal (gum) disease does not have to become a reality for you. It is often associated with symptoms such as gum swelling, tooth pain, and discomfort, and if left untreated, can lead to systemic health illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Fortunately, there are many ways and things that you can do right…
2020 challenged families on an entirely new level. I have had some of my most humbling moments as a mom and thankfully a couple triumphant ones too. I have become more aware of my short-comings in trying to do home-schooling while balancing work and the stress of last year. I lost my patience more than I…
There are many ways to obtain a beautiful smile through cosmetic dental procedures. They can include getting veneers – dental tooth coverings – over your existing teeth. What Are Veneers? Dental veneers may be used to correct teeth discoloration, chipped teeth, tooth gaps, or crooked teeth. Dental veneers can be made from thin porcelain or…
Our goal is to continue to find more natural ways to boost your dental and overall health! One cool idea we have been looking into is dipping / stringing floss with an essential oil blend before flossing to help combat bad bacteria. Studies are suggesting, adding just a drop of your favorite digestible EO or…
Are you tired of discolored teeth and feeling embarrassed to smile? If you’ve tried over-the-counter products or at-home remedies with no luck, it’s time to visit a cosmetic dentist! Professional teeth whitening may be just what you need to restore confidence in your smile. In many cases, your smile can be brightened up to four…
Stress is one of those elusive words we know we are affected by, but often feel at a loss to change. I like breaking stress down into three categories, because stress is not just about our emotional state, it is about the level of energy we are utilizing each day. Does your cup feel empty…
There are quite a few different options when it comes to dental surgery in Westminster, CO these days, but becoming one of the most popular is dental implant surgery. Before you decide this is the surgery for you, it is important that you are aware of a few things, including the pain that you should…
Even with a degree in Nutrition, I get confused by all of the info on diet out there. I loved reading this book by Australian functional dentist, Steven Lin. I feel it really explained the breakdown of our health as well as the effect nutrition has on our mouth. Here are a couple takeaways about diet…
Starting off the new year with missing or loose teeth? The new year brings new resolutions, and possibly your resolution is to develop a much healthier, better smile in 2021. Loose or absent teeth might make this goal more difficult, yet it is not impossible. Dental implants can help you develop the smile you have…
We have missed seeing all the smiles around us in our community. Most of us can’t wait to remove our masks and smile at friends, neighbors and strangers again. However, some people have shared they have actually liked the masks because they hide their smile. We don’t want any of our patient community feeling this…