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Seven Ways to Ruin Cosmetic Dentistry Work

Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of medicine that is quite trending these days, and people are becoming more and more conscious of the fact that good oral health is important. However, after you have gone through a treatment such as dental implants or cosmetic veneers you need to protect your teeth from hazards.

Dentist's Advice: Stop Flossing!

Share onYep, you read that right: I’m a dentist and I’m suggesting that you throw away your floss.When I first advise my patients to stop flossing, they usually look at me like I’m crazy—it's been ingrained in their minds that flossing is essential to their health. Unfortunately, most dentists’ advice around flossing is misguided.As you well know, an inordinate amount of food gets stuck between our teeth after meals. Traditionally, we've been taught to use a thin, waxy string to…

Should you floss before or after you brush your teeth?

It's not a question of if you should floss, but a matter of when. And correctly timing the daily habit can have a major impact on your dental health—here's what the experts have to say in SELF's March issue.

Should I Get Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry aims to help a person enhance his or her smile and overall teeth appearance. This is one factor why it’s quite crucial to obtain years of exhaustive study …

What are Dental Veneers, and When are They Used?

Strikingly-white, straight, perfect teeth. It’s something we all want – and especially so during our teen years. Whitening kits and toothpastes can help, and sneak-arounds like sipping coffee and soda through a straw can also aid the cause. But what do you do when one of your kid’s teeth gets cracked or chipped – or is genetically off-color or misshapen? Dental veneers may be the answerWhat is a Veneer?A "veneer" is a wafer-thin layer of material molded to the surface of…

This Is Exactly How You Should Be Taking Care of Your Teeth Every Single Day

Oral health—Use these daily dental care tips to improve your oral health.

Dental Care Tips for Caregivers

Are you a caregiver who is helping someone with a disability or medical condition? Here’s tips for better dental care for the person you care for.

Choose Cosmetic Dentistry You'll Love

If you're interested in transforming your smile but don't want to undergo invasive treatment, we offer cosmetic treatments that will suit your needs.

‘Invisible’ alignment for a confident smile

The teeth-straightening system is continuing to pioneer advanced techniques to end the confidence-draining appearance of crooked and twisted teeth

Makeover Your Smile with Teeth Whitening and Dental Bonding

Dental bonding and teeth whitening can makeover your smile in just one office visit! Call our Fort Collins office to find out more!

Improve Your Smile With Dental Visits

Dental examinations must be part of every person’s yearly health checkup in order to develop good health habits, and of course, a brighter smile down the road. Take into consideration that yearly …

6 Reasons to Keep Going to the Dentist as an Adult

Growing up, many of us learned the value of brushing our teeth twice a day, flossing and visiting a dentist twice per year. But we shouldn’t outgrow these habits – they’re just as important if you’re an adult.Here are six reasons why you need to keep going to the dentist and practicing consistent oral care as an adult, according to Dr. Ashley Chouinard, Dental Hygiene Department Chair at Herzing University:

Dental Care & The Benefits of Cloves

I was recently on vacation and met a fellow traveller who told me that his dad had died of complications from a tooth abscess. I remember thinking, “Who would imagine that something as small as a tooth infection could kill?” Make no mistake, tooth abscesses are serious. They can cause the death of the tooth, …

Dental care is an afterthought, and that’s a big problem

Why Can't Americans Afford Dental Care? (Infographic)

There is quite a big misconception regarding why Americans cannot afford dental care. Some of the reasons include that there are not enough dentists, or that dentists get paid too low. However, statistics in the health field point towards exactly the opposite and here are some important facts.

Three Benefits of Saving Natural Teeth

Experienced endodontist Terry Isom, DMD, has operated several successful private dental clinics in Portland, Oregon, since 1997. Dr. Terry L. Isom has managed his current practice for 10 years, a…