Early Intervention

Early intervention is the cornerstone of proactive dental care. Whether it’s decay, fractures or infections, addressing these issues promptly is paramount to preventing their progression. As prosthodontists, our restorative dentistry treatments aim to mend compromised teeth and reinstate their functionality, effectively halting the advancement of dental problems and averting potential serious complications from arising.

Tooth Decay

One of the most common dental issues today is tooth decay. Left untreated, decay can spread deeper into the tooth, leading to pain, infection and eventual tooth loss. Our prosthodontic restorative dentistry treatments such as dental fillings, inlays and onlays and dental crowns allow us to intervene early in the decay process, restoring the tooth’s structure and preventing the need for more invasive treatments like root canals or extractions later.

Tooth Fractures

Similarly, fractures in teeth, whether due to trauma or wear and tear, can weaken the tooth’s integrity and make it more susceptible to further damage. Implementing a restorative procedure like dental veneers can effectively repair minor fractures, strengthening the tooth and preventing cracks from worsening over time.

Dental Infections

Dental infections, such as abscesses or gum disease, are not only painful but can also have systemic health implications if left untreated. Root canal therapy, a common restorative procedure, removes infected tissue from within the tooth, alleviating pain and preventing the spread of infection to surrounding tissues. Our prosthodontists, Drs. Goggins, Aguirre, Pitz, Poineal and Chertok can place a dental crown after you have had a root canal treatment done by your dentist. When it comes to placing a crown, we use only premium materials and take the time to do it right, with our dental crowns expertly crafted by our in-house master lab technicians. 

Holistic Approach

Did you know that preserving natural teeth through restorative interventions contributes to better oral health outcomes and overall well-being? Not only that, but restorative dentistry goes beyond merely repairing damaged teeth; it aims to restore aesthetics and function as well. This holistic approach ensures that you not only regain your smile but can chew and speak comfortably, enhancing your overall quality of life.

Dental Exams and Cleanings

Regular dental exams and dental cleanings are essential for early detection of dental issues, allowing for timely intervention and prevention of further damage. Our skilled prosthodontists are not only trained in restorative techniques but we can assess your oral health, identify potential problems, and recommend appropriate treatments to preserve and restore optimal dental function.

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Early intervention is the key to a healthy smile. Our prosthodontic team can play a pivotal role in preventing further damage and preserving oral health by addressing common dental problems. Through timely interventions, our restorative treatments not only repair damaged teeth but also help prevent more serious complications later. Because our prosthodontists oversee all lab work, rest assured it will meet the highest standards. If are looking for quality dental care, please call our office at 303-586-1019 to schedule a visit.

Quality Dental Service

Quality is our top priority, and we take a unique approach to ensure that every case is handled with precision and mastery. What makes us stand out from other dentists in the area is that we don’t outsource our lab work. Unlike our counterparts, we perform all the necessary lab work in Broomfield, eliminating the need to send cases elsewhere, whether it be to another state or overseas. This means you save valuable time and avoid unnecessary additional visits to our prosthodontists, which is a beneficial service so you can go about your busy life without sacrificing quality dental care.

In-Office Adjustments

With our in-house lab, we offer the convenience of making adjustments to your dental restoration’s shade and fit right in the office. By keeping everything local, you not only get your restoration quickly but also achieve the desired results. Our commitment to providing a boutique service ensures that you receive individualized attention and care, resulting in a stunning and aesthetically pleasing smile that will last for years.

Better Communication and Results

What sets our prosthodontists and lab technicians apart is their collaboration within the same office. This synergy facilitates better communication and ensures the best possible results, bringing you one step closer to that perfect smile. We understand that investing in your oral health is an investment in yourself, which is why we are as passionate about your smile as you are.

Dedicated Lab Technicians and Innovative Equipment

In our dental practice, all lab cases are meticulously completed by our four full-time lab technicians, boasting over 60 years of combined experience. We utilize premium materials and state-of-the-art equipment for our restorative dentistry services, guaranteeing optimal results. In addition, our skilled prosthodontists, Drs. Goggins, Aguirre, Pitz and Chertok oversee all of your lab work to make sure it complies with your high standards.  

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If you have any queries about our lab’s services, including dentures and implants, or the benefits of an in-house dental lab, feel free to reach out to our office by calling 303-586-1019 today. Our dedicated team members are ready to answer your questions. Trust us with your smile, and experience the difference of unparalleled dedication to your dental care!

Preventative Dental Care Tips

1 – Brush your teeth every single day. One of the most important steps you can take to prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease is to brush your teeth daily without fail. A good rule of thumb is brushing your teeth twice a day (for at least two minutes each session). Use a fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently clean your teeth and gums. 

2 – Floss at least once a day. Flossing is yet another essential part of practicing preventive dental care. It helps to clear away dental plaque and food particles between teeth and along your gum line. There are many flossing options available to you, so be sure to find one that works best for you and then do it! 

3 – Limit sweet and acidic foods and beverages. Sugary and acidic foods and drinks can erode tooth enamel and lead to cavities and tooth decay. You want to limit your intake of these items, such as candy, soda, and citrus fruits, take the time to brush your teeth or rinse your mouth with water afterward to remove any lingering sugar or acid.

4 – See our prosthodontists regularly. Routine dental checkups are essential to maintaining good oral health and preventing dental problems. Our skilled prosthodontists can detect early signs of tooth decay and periodontal disease and recommend treatment before the problems worsen. They can also clean your teeth and remove any plaque or tartar buildup, which can otherwise leave you facing tooth decay and gum disease.

5 – Rinse with mouthwash. Mouthwash is another useful tool for preventing tooth decay and gum disease. It can help kill bacteria and freshen your breath to complement your daily flossing and brushing. A good choice of mouthwash is one that contains fluoride and antimicrobial agents and use it as recommended.

6 – Kick the smoking habit. Smoking leads to a host of dental problems, including tooth decay, gum disease and oral cancer. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your oral and overall health!. 

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Practicing preventive dental care is essential to maintaining good oral health and preventing tooth decay and periodontal disease. Our prosthodontists, Drs. Goggins, Aguirre, Pitz, Poineal and Chertok are here to help you learn proper oral health care to implement at home. We actively promote the importance of preventive care in Broomfield, Colorado. Schedule your dental appointment online or at 303-586-1019 today!

We are committed to helping your teeth and gums stay healthy and strong all year round. Our comprehensive dental cleanings and exams are simple but essential treatments for keeping your smile safe. When you come in for a dental checkup, our skilled dental hygienists will take good care of you. You can count on receiving a professional teeth cleaning that will leave your teeth smooth and gleaming. You will also receive a thorough dental exam from our experienced prosthodontists to make sure your oral health is optimal. During your teeth cleaning appointment, you can look forward to the following treatment.

Routine Dental Cleaning and Exam

-Our hygienist will remove all the plaque or tartar (dental calculus) from your teeth and below the gumline to prevent tooth decay and gum disease from taking hold.

-Your pearly whites will then be thoroughly flossed and polished to make them shine.

-Our prosthodontists will examine your mouth to spot any harmful dental problems that might be developing.

-We may use dental X-rays to evaluate your smile more intensively to detect issues that might not be visible with a visual inspection.

Our biannual dental cleanings allow us to maximize your preventative dental care regularly. These routine dental cleanings and exams are one of the most valuable ways to help you keep your smile healthy. The goal is to help you prevent tooth-destroying cavities and advancing gum disease (periodontal disease). These regular checkups are designed to spot problems early so they can be treated before they permanently damage teeth and gums and while treatment is least invasive and costly.

Schedule Your Dental Cleaning and Exam

Completing your at-home dental care with daily brushing and flossing, our dental cleanings and exams are two of the most basic yet vital preventive treatments we provide for you. Each time you come in for your dental cleaning and checkup, you can expect a clean bill of health or the information you need to achieve that goal. This New Year’s, be sure to put your smile on the list of resolutions so your smile can continue to serve you well in the years to come!

Please call 303-586-1019 or Schedule an appointment on our online portal for your next cleaning and exam. Drs. Goggins, Aguirre, Pitz, Poineal or Chertok look. We also see patients from the Denver area, including Westminster, Arvada, Thornton, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Erie, Boulder and Northglenn.

Dental History

-As recently as the 17th century, white enamel was starting to be used on the teeth and nitrous oxide was used to help people relax while getting dental care as comfortably as possible.

-Long before Covid-19, the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 19th century made personal protective equipment PPE a thing for dental healthcare professionals.

-And if you like reclining while your mouth is being worked on, you can thank the American dentist, Josiah Flagg, for creating the first dental chair as we know it, complete with extended armrests that held medical instruments and even an adjustable headrest.

-While the 1800s saw the beginning of toothpaste in tubes, commercial floss arrived in 1882, and in 1960, electric toothbrushes also became a thing here in the states.

Daily Dental Care

Your mouth needs daily attention because while your body can heal itself your teeth can’t! And if your teeth are in poor health, that means your body won’t be far behind because weak or missing teeth can’t properly get the nutrients you need from the food you eat. Fresh fruit and veggies and chewy meats, all need strong teeth to bite, chew and eat properly. Strong tooth roots, supported gum tissue and healthy bone all work together to keep your teeth and body healthy.

Were you aware that flossing, along with daily brushing can prolong your life expectancy by up to six years? Flossing helps get rid of harmful dental plaque and tartar so it doesn’t spread throughout your body. And while brushing is crucial, flossing helps keep your mouth healthier while protecting against heart disease, oral cancers, Alzheimer’s, kidney failure and diabetes by cleaning in between teeth and below the gum line to get rid of harmful bacteria.

Smiling With Confidence

If you’re proud of your healthy smile, show it off! You can smile without embarrassment and share your oral hygiene tips with those you love! If you have issues with your smile, now is the time to take care of them before they get worse. We are happy

Getting Dental Work

To help keep your smile in tip-top shape, be sure to visit our dentists for routine dental cleanings and exams and if problems are spotted, address them as soon as possible to prevent further damage. Denver Restorative Dentistry is a top-quality prosthodontic dental practice in the Denver metro area. Whether you need dental services from routine cleanings and exams to veneers to full-mouth reconstructions, Dr. Goggins, Dr. Aguirre, Dr. Pitz, and Dr. Poineal are here to help. Please call 303-586-1019 to learn more!

Dental Anxiety, Fear and Phobias

According to the Journal Of Dental Hygiene – https://jdh.adha.org/content/91/1/30 – there is a difference between dental anxiety, fear and phobia. While anxiety is considered a reaction to a perceived threat (real or not) it can unfortunately manifest both physically and emotionally. Worrying about treatment expenses and expecting pain can be distressing. Phobias arise from fear and get overwhelming. But 50-80% of American adults admit to some levels of anxiety around seeing the dentist. We probably all know family, friends and co-workers (or even ourselves) who delay getting dental care because of a bad experience in their past. Or maybe they don’t like lying there feeling vulnerable while people in masks poke around inside their mouths with metal instruments.

Root Canals

Speaking of anxiety and pain, too many people are still scared about root canals being painful. But a lot of advancements have happened over the years, especially around common root canals. Like routine dental fillings and tooth extractions, and root canals have come a long way with cutting-edge techniques, state-of-the-art tools (lasers instead of drills) and better dental sedation. All of these work together to make dental care easier, safer and more comfortable than ever before, and yes, even with root canals!

If you have been putting off dental care, rest assured that our Denver Restorative Dentistry team in Broomfield, CO, can give you the pain-free care your smile deserves. Call us today at 303-586-1019 to learn more or schedule an appointment with one of our skilled prosthodontists. Dr. Goggins, Dr. Aguirre, Dr. Pitz, and Dr. Poineal are here to help!

Cone Beam 3D imaging technology: Also called CBCT, this tool is an imaging system that provides our prosthodontists with a three-dimensional image reconstruction of your teeth, mouth, jaw, neck, ears, nose and throat. We use it to better diagnose and evaluate your oral issues and to plan effective treatments.

Intraoral Camera: Our intraoral camera gives us a closer look at different areas in your smile. This tool is tiny and easy to maneuver in your mouth while allowing us to see angles that we couldn’t easily view otherwise. It also lets us better diagnose your oral health and pinpoint dental problems, such as tooth decay, periodontal disease, cracked or chipped teeth. An additional advantage offered by this camera is that it provides images so you can better understand your oral health and the potential dental treatments. We can even send these images to other dentists and specialists as needed.

Digital Impressions: To make those important impressions of your teeth for various procedures that are most comfortable for you, we are pleased to be able to use digital impressions. Dr. Goggins, Dr. Aguirre, Dr. Pitz and our team are trained to accurately take various kinds of oral impressions so we can make improvements to your mouth. These impressions are quicker, easier, and more comfortable than their traditional counterparts which were way more invasive. Remember, we try to make your experience as comfortable as possible, and this is an invaluable tool that makes this possible. If you have ever gagged while getting impressions and molds made, you know exactly what we mean! This digital impression technology offers these benefits:

-They are great for creating dental restorations like dental crowns.
-There’s no messy “goop” left behind for you to deal with afterward.
-We can take the scanner out immediately, reposition it more comfortably and stop and start as needed.
-They require far less time than traditional impressions to make, helping us to more minimize time spent during your appointment.

Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing:  Also called CAD/CAM, this state-of-the-art software and equipment is awesome for use in restorative treatments, helping our prosthodontists and master dental lab technicians alike. With it, we can design and create restorations like veneers and crowns, full hybrid arches and bridges. It also facilitates planning more precise and effective treatment tailored to your needs.

We welcome you to reach out to our office if you have any questions about the advanced technology we use for your treatments, or if you have concerns about your smile. We look forward to helping you create a stellar smile in 2022!

You can support your family’s dental health by giving them what they need to take good care of their teeth and gums every single day. Making oral hygiene fun for them is a sweet present to help them build good self-esteem and confidence. Whether it’s your spouse, children or extended family tree, a healthy smile is essential to all. So why not add some smile-saving presents to your list this year?

Gifts That Keep On Giving

Having the right tools is essential for every task. Keeping one’s smile healthy, strong, cavity and gum disease-free means having great tools to achieve great oral health. Not only do you want to ensure that your kid’s smiles are being tended to daily, giving them the best tools can make it fun and motivational.

Check out this family-friendly, smile-oriented holiday list to make sure your loved ones have everything they need to start the new year on track to their healthiest smiles yet!

Tooth-Friendly Gifts To Smile About

-Give the adults and teenagers in your life a battery or electric-powered toothbrush that can easily make teeth and gums pristine.  Removing plaque and food particles will make their routine checkups even easier!

-Younger children will do well with a small toothbrush that fits comfortably, and these days they come in all kinds of special characters, fun colors and more!

-Brushing with a toothpaste flavor they love most helps kids of all ages and adults alike! Find the flavors (or several travel-sized ones) and make daily cleaning taste as good as it feels!

-To help loved ones brush for two minutes each time, a timer can help, apps and songs on a smartphone, setting a cool timer can help make sure the teeth are being brushed properly!

-Don’t forget flossing! Give your family a few flossing options to experiment with so they can find what works best for them, and then keep them stocked with it all year round.

-If you have someone in braces, gift them a dental hygiene kit tailored to their needs. Travel-sized toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, flossing picks, a small mirror and dental wax are great gifts to tuck into a backpack, purse or laptop bag.

-To make their smiles extra bright, teens and adults alike will love getting tooth whitening products (whitening strips, over-the-counter kits or our custom teeth whitening trays to boost teeth brightness!

This holiday season, you can give a gift that keeps on giving — a healthier, brighter smile! You can also schedule their next dental cleaning and exam by calling (828) 264-5858 today and start the new year out right!

Your smile deserves to be healthy, beautiful and strong and we are thrilled to be a part of it. In honor of National brush day, we encourage you to help your kids brush and floss every day to keep cavities, tooth decay and gum disease away! Especially when enjoying the holiday treats with autumn in full swing and the temperatures dropping! Get out those cozy sweaters, warm apple cider, pumpkin and apple pies!

National Brush Day is also a great time to review your children’s brushing habits and emphasize the importance of daily care so their teeth and gums thrive! It’s a good idea to get your children to brush after eating sweets, and since sweets are the number one factor for tooth decay, good brushing habits are essential!

Along with daily oral care, remember that regular dental cleanings and exams are needed to keep teeth and gums healthy and strong. As the year is fast drawing to a close, time is running out to use (or lose) your dental insurance benefits, most of which run out on December 31st, and that’s a shame since you’ve already paid your premiums! The good news is, if you are scheduling cleanings and exams, they are considered preventative care so they will be covered at 100%!

Our team is grateful to be your premier prosthodontic dental practice in the Denver metro area. Our skilled prosthodontists have specialized expertise in dental implants, dentures, cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry. We provide your family with a full range of dental services from routine cleanings and exams to veneers to full mouth reconstructions. We encourage you to make the most of your dental insurance benefits, so please call 303-586-1019 today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Goggins, Dr. Aguirre or Dr. Pitz. Your smile will thank you!

A prosthodontist actually specializes in a range of treatments:

• Dental hybrids
• Dentures
• Dental implants
• Dental restorations
• Dental veneers
• All-on-4® treatment (all teeth supported ‘on four’ dental implants)

Prosthodontics is specifically geared to replacing problem teeth with the best option for your needs to ensure your continued quality of life, whether you need one single tooth replacement, many teeth or all of your teeth (and gums). Tooth replacement is our specialty! When we create a dental treatment plan, we work with general dentists, dental specialists and other health professionals to make sure you get the right answer to your unique dental needs.

Our team is comprised of three exceptional prosthodontists in Broomfield, Colorado, Dr. Taylor Goggins, Dr. Brian Aguirre and Dr. Anna Pitz. With their extensive training and years of experience, they can give you the oral health care your smile deserves. They stay current learning the latest technologies and procedures out there to make sure you get comprehensive dental care that will help your smile thrive. Not only can we provide the right dental treatment to restore missing teeth in your smile, but help you do so as comfortably as possible so your time in the dental chair is relaxing and positive.

Are you currently looking for advanced dental care for issues in your smile? Our prosthodontists are ready to help! We welcome you to contact our team to learn more or to schedule a consultation or appointment. We can be reached at 303-586-1019. We look forward to helping you create a fully functional and appealing smile so you can smile with confidence, looking and feeling your best!