Back in March 2020, Colorado’s governor Jared Polis announced a cessation of all elective and non-emergency medical and dental services in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This order remained in effect for one month, delaying routine check-ups, cosmetic procedures, and necessary but not emergent oral surgeries. We understand you may feel frustrated if you needed [...]

According to the Mayo Clinic, people can develop sensitive teeth due to exposed tooth roots or worn tooth enamel. Some of the most common symptoms associated with sensitive teeth include throbbing pain when consuming hot or cold food or drinks, brushing your teeth, or flossing. However, sometimes dentist can trace the tooth sensitivity to gum [...]

You probably grew up hearing your parents tell you that too much sugar is bad for your teeth and now you're repeating the same message to your own children. Like many Americans, however, you may not have stopped to wonder what it is about sugar that damages teeth. The damage typically doesn't happen while indulging [...]

Many people who grind their teeth are unaware that they have developed this habit. While this often occurs as an unconscious reaction to stress, it is especially common for teeth grinding to occur while sleeping. You may wake up with a sore mouth or jaws frequently and not realize what causes it until your dentist [...]

Fillings can last for decades, but like everything else, they eventually require replacement. You might think it would be obvious when you have a broken filling but that isn’t always the case. In this blog, we outline five signs that could indicate a filling has broken or become worn beyond repair. Increased Pressure on the [...]

Did you know that you can tell a lot about your oral health by inspecting your tongue? For example, a white coating on your tongue could indicate that you have oral thrush. Your tongue should appear a healthy pink color but could become coated in white film due to an overgrowth of yeast in your [...]