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Sep
Sep
Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical sleep disorder involving repeated narrowing or closure of the upper airway during sleep. Because snoring can occur with or without sleep apnea, symptoms alone should not be used to diagnose the condition. For patients who have been appropriately evaluated, however, a custom oral…
Best Care Dental Blog, Restorative Dentistry
Dental Implants in Colorado Springs: Options for Replacing Missing Teeth
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Aug
Aug
Missing teeth can affect more than the appearance of your smile. Depending on their location and number, tooth loss can also change how comfortably you chew and speak. For patients considering dental implants in Colorado Springs, the important question is often not simply whether implants are available, but what…
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Jul
Jul
Deciding to restore missing teeth or stabilize a loose denture is a life-changing step for your confidence and oral health. If you are considering your options, the first step is scheduling an initial consultation. This visit is completely exploratory, educational, and designed to give you a clear roadmap toward a…
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Jun
Jun
Losing a dental filling or having a crown dislodge can be a startling experience that immediately alters how your mouth feels. While these common dental mishaps rarely constitute a life-threatening emergency, they do expose the delicate inner layers of your tooth to bacteria, temperature changes, and structural…
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May
May
Summer in Colorado Springs often means sunny days, dry air, hiking, biking, road trips, and more time outdoors. These seasonal routines can be great for staying active, but they can also make dental care easier to overlook. A few simple habits can help protect your teeth, gums, and dental work through the summer…
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Apr
Apr
Many everyday foods and drinks can gradually affect the color of your teeth, often without you noticing right away. Staining tends to build over time, especially with frequent exposure to certain items. The good news is that simple changes to your daily habits can help reduce staining and support a brighter smile.…
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Mar
Mar
Whether you’re planning a family vacation, heading out for a work trip, or taking advantage of Colorado’s beautiful travel opportunities, time away from home often means changes in routine. Between packing, airport schedules, and busy days, oral care can easily become an afterthought.
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Jan
Jan
Colorado’s beautiful scenery and sunny weather come with a unique challenge: dry air. While residents enjoy low humidity for outdoor recreation, this same environment can affect the comfort and longevity of dentures. Many people searching for dentures in Colorado Springs or visiting a dental clinic in Colorado…
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A Complete Teeth Whitening Guide for Colorado Springs Residents: Options, Safety & Results
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Jan
Jan
Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments in the U.S., and Colorado Springs residents are no exception. With beautiful mountain landscapes, active lifestyles, and regular social interactions, many people want their smile to look bright, refreshed, and healthy. But not all whitening…
04
Jan
Jan
Dental veneers can transform your smile in a noticeable yet natural-looking way, but choosing veneers is an important decision that requires the right information. Many residents searching for veneers in Colorado Springs want to know what the process looks like, whether they’re good candidates, and how long veneers…
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Feb
Feb
Root canal treatment — also called endodontics – is a set of specialized procedures designed to treat problems of the soft nerve tissue inside the tooth. While it’s often stereotyped as an unusually painful treatment, in most cases the procedure is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. It’s actually one of…
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Feb
Feb
Wisdom teeth are the large teeth in the very back of your mouth that grow in during your late teens or early twenties. Not everyone gets wisdom teeth, but most people will get four in total. Sometimes wisdom teeth grow in straight, but sometimes they can cause problems. Your dentist might recommend removing wisdom…
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Feb
Feb
A simple tooth extraction is an in office procedure that can be completed by your regular doctor, involving specialized tools to lift or pull the tooth from its socket. Teeth can be removed much easier than you might think. Teeth are held inside its bony socket by a set of elastic fibers, and your dentist will use…
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Feb
Feb
Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is normally painless, you may not know you have it. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is…
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Feb
Feb
Sealants are quick and easy tooth-colored plastic coated resin coatings designed to fill little grooves in your teeth to prohibit bacteria buildup. The process is quite simple. Your dentist will clean your teeth, then apply a solution that will allow the sealant to stick tightly to the tooth. The first dental…
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Feb
Feb
Tooth-colored fillings are made of porcelain, which is a mixture of plastic and glass that not only looks good, but is also better for your teeth. Today’s tooth-colored filling materials physically attach or bond to natural tooth service. Tooth colored fillings are strong, yet flexible. They absorb and transfer…
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Feb
Feb
Regular exams are an important part of maintaining your oral health.
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Feb
Feb
Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances.
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Feb
Feb
Mini Dental Implants are a fast, yet very effective way to stabilize your dentures or to replace your missing teeth. The mini dental implant procedure is only minimally invasive and can be done quickly.
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Feb
Feb
In the past decade there has been a dramatic interest in cosmetic dentistry. We all realize that having a healthy, bright, beautiful smile enhances our appearance and allows us to smile with confidence. Thanks to the advances in modern cosmetic dentistry, we are able to improve our teeth and smiles with quick,…
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Feb
Feb
With the help of continuing advances in dental technology, clear aligner orthodontic treatments now allow you to straighten your teeth while also maintaining a natural appearance during treatment. Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners do not include the use of any metal brackets or wires. Instead, your aligners…
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Feb
Feb
If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from gum disease, tooth decay or injury, complete dentures can replace your missing teeth and your smile. Replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health.
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Feb
Feb
Dentistry involves the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions, disorders and diseases affecting the teeth, gums and the jaw and face region of your body.