Sedation dentistry is used to calm anxious patients, to help quell dental phobia, and to provide comfort and relaxation during longer procedures. The type of sedation used for your procedure will be dependent on a variety of factors including your anticipated level of discomfort and your personal preferences. Before suggesting a specific method of sedation dentistry, … Continued
December 19, 2018 Archeologists have found evidence of tooth replacement as long as 5,000 years ago. Using pebbles or seashells, depending on location, peoples of the Bronze Age fashioned tooth-like objects to insert into the holes left by missing teeth. Clearly, even prehistoric cultures could see the value of a full set of teeth and used these objects … Continued
November 26, 2018 If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA), now is the best time to schedule dental care. Most FSA and HSA plans reset at the beginning of the year, taking with them any unused money. To avoid losing money that you have saved for health care expenses, it is … Continued
November 12, 2018 This short SlideShare presentation explores some of the worst Halloween candies for teeth along with some options that may help preserve oral health. Take time this Halloween to educate your children not only on the best types of candy to eat, but on taking care of teeth after eating it as well. This will help guard against cavities and … Continued
October 3, 2018 Fluoride is added to Denver’s water supply to help prevent cavities from forming in residents of the Mile High City. Studies have found that municipalities that add fluoride to drinking water see a great reduction in the prevalence of tooth decay – by as much as 31.6% – making the practice something that several agencies and organizations, … Continued
August 31, 2018 When an adult tooth is knocked-out, it can likely be put back into place, but this dental emergency needs to be dealt with right away. The blood vessels and tissue that fed and secured the tooth cannot be saved. This places the responsibility of keeping the tooth safe squarely on your shoulders. Fortunately, preserving a knocked-out tooth … Continued
August 8, 2018 According to Westword, within city limits, Denver has 55 breweries with taprooms that are open to the public. This does not include second locations or “gypsy breweries,” those with Denver addresses but out-of-city liquor licenses. Add those in and you get 66. And that number goes to 72 when you include second locations and larger breweries, all … Continued
July 18, 2018 Tooth grinding (bruxism) is a serious problem that can result in long-term damage to your smile. The SlideShare below examines this oral health issue along with possible treatments and ways to prevent future occurrences. If you are a tooth grinder, let DeWitt Dental Associates help. Call us at 303-321-5656 to schedule a consultation and learn more. Located … Continued
July 16, 2018 Did you know that the average temperature for Denver, at this point in the season, is 79 degrees? While still hot, 79 seems almost balmy in comparison to the streak of 90+ degree days that Denver has recently experienced. And there is no indication that this trend is going to stop, meaning big business for … Continued
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