Wellness from the start sets the stage for a healthy life, including oral health. Prenatal dental care focuses on maintaining a strong, healthy smile for you and your developing child. By addressing oral health needs early, you can enjoy added comfort, confidence, and reassurance throughout your pregnancy. Read on to learn more. Prenatal Dental Care …
When most people think about oral health, they imagine clean teeth and fresh breath. And yes, clean teeth and fresh breath are important (especially in close quarters), but your mouth plays a much larger role in your overall health than you may realize. Modern dentistry recognizes that the state of your oral health is closely…
So, you had teeth extracted and/or are missing a few teeth? No big deal, right? Do not fool yourself! There are plenty of issues that come with missing teeth in Westminster, CO. You lose the confidence in your smile, you can’t chew the foods you use to enjoy, and so much more. Beyond these though,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Happy 2021!! After the intense roller-coaster of 2020, I think we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief to start this new year. 2020 was a year none of us thought possible. It has taught us to live more in the today, because next week everything could completely change…again. But hasn’t that really always…
“No Doc… I don’t smoke, I only vape which is safe right?” Unfortunately, I am hearing this sentence a lot more in my dental chair. Most of us know that smoking isn’t good for you, so the healthier way is to vape. Right? Vaping is fairly new and we don’t know all the serious health…
It’s National Diabetes Month! Did you know that it is estimated from the CDC that 34.2 million Americans—just over 1 in 10—have diabetes. 88 million American adults—approximately 1 in 3—have prediabetes. Along with over 7 million are estimated to have diabetes and not even know it. Diabetes takes a toll on your entire body because…