Many people find it tedious or difficult to floss their teeth. If that is true of you, you might have considered swapping out your old-fashioned string floss for a Waterpik or another type of water flosser. But is a Waterpik as effective as floss? Let’s take a moment to compare the pros and cons of these two dental hygiene tools.

As a champion of oral health, your dentist tries to set a good example in the way they care for their own teeth and gums. They have good oral hygiene habits and take precautions to avoid unexpected problems. Would you like to follow your dentist’s lead and do all you can to steer clear of a future dental emergency? Let’s talk about a few items that your dentist would encourage you to never put in your mouth.

Root canal therapy has a reputation for being painful and scary — but that is far from the truth. Thanks to modern dental techniques and sedation, most patients feel little to nothing during the procedure. Afterward, though, there is a bit of a recovery period. This blog post offers an overview of what you can expect while your mouth is on the mend.

Practically everyone wants a bright white smile, but that can be difficult to achieve. Over the counter whitening products can do a little to get rid of any yellow tint that might be affecting your smile, but what if you have gray teeth? As you’ll find out in this blog, gray teeth can be caused by a number of different factors. Fortunately, such issues can usually be corrected with professional treatment.

It’s every parent’s dream to see their child do well in school, but there are numerous factors that can affect how well children perform in an academic setting. Did you know that their dental health is one of those factors? A children’s dentist is here to discuss research that highlights the role that oral health can play in academic success.

Cavities and gum disease are the two most common oral health issues, and they certainly deserve all the attention they get. However, there is so much more to dentistry. There are a number of relatively rare oral health problems that can seriously affect dental function, bite alignment, and more. In this blog post, we’ll discuss a few of these issues and what your general dentist might do to address them.

Dentists aren’t just “tooth doctors.” While their primary focus is on helping you enjoy sound oral health, they also care about your overall well-being and how it could affect your teeth and gums. That’s why you should keep your dentist in the loop about various health factors. Here are a few things you may want to mention during your next dental checkup:

Do you know someone who eats lots of sugar, neglects flossing, and never seems to develop a cavity? Do you know someone else who is diligent about oral hygiene, eats a balanced diet, and still struggles with dental decay and other issues? Both of these situations may be related to genetics. In this blog post, we’ll talk about how your genes affect dental health and answer the question, “Can bad teeth run in the family?”

Here in Colorado, we love the outdoors. Whether you plan on going on awesome hikes, conquering some mountain biking trails, or just hanging out by the local pool this summer, it is important that you prevent overexposure to the sun’s harmful UVB rays. It is easy to remember to apply sunscreen on your body, but are you protecting your lips as well? Let’s talk about why it is so important to protect your lips from the sun and how you can do so.

There’s nothing better than going outside to warm temperatures and preparing for a fun-filled day. Whether it is spent swimming, playing golf, or enjoying a picnic in the park, summertime offers an endless array of opportunities to get out and spend time with family and friends. It also can raise your risk for potential problems as it pertains to your oral health. From sports-related injuries to bothersome toothaches caused by an infection, here are 3 tips you can use to protect your smile and prevent a potential trip to the emergency dentist.