10 Terrific Tooth Tips From Boulder County Smiles

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1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least…

Tooth Implants: What is All-on-4?

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The “All-on-4” dental implant method is sold by Nobel Biocare. It’s a brand name for both the actual posts and the implantation technique. Four implants are placed in one jaw (upper or lower). The four teeth implants to support the fixed (non-removable) denture. How is the All-on-4 system different than conventional implants? The primary difference…

What If My Dental Insurance Doesn’t Cover Dental Implants?

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For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. But many dental insurance providers don’t cover implants. The dental insurance industry seems to be stuck in 1970. For example, many insurers will cover dental bridges. Clearly, dental insurers rarely make coverage decisions based on what is…

The Dental Implant Process

Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. Before the Procedure It begins with a consultation and preliminary exam.…

Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many people with missing no teeth choose conventional dentures. But there is a better, state-of-the-art alternative at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Problems With Dentures Conventional dentures usually fit properly at first. But the mouth changes…

Yes! You Can Get Replace Old Fillings

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Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues recede. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO…