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!

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!

 #1 Dental Flossing

Brushing only cleans 50% of your tooth surfaces, because 50% of the harmful bacteria in your mouth accumulate between the teeth where the teeth meet because your toothbrush can’t reach those areas. This is where flossing comes as it can clean between the teeth and along the gumline, effectively fighting off cavities and gum disease from harming your smile.

 #2 Daily Habits

What habits do you have that show up in your smile? The condition of your teeth and gums reveal the following:

• If you are a regular soda, coffee, tea or wine drinker.
• Whether you are having excess stress in your life.
• If you are eating a nutrient-poor diet.
• If you have an eating disorder.
• If you use tobacco or drink alcohol excessively.

Clues that give away your daily habits include tooth stains and discoloration, tooth enamel erosion from acid, bruxism (teeth grinding), dry mouth, halitosis, and even various medical conditions such as diabetes and pregnancy can be revealed by looking at your oral health.

#3 Dental Anxiety

You might be experiencing dental anxiety if you avoid dental visits because you are afraid of experiencing pain during a procedure, or you feel nervous about having someone working in your mouth. Whatever your reason, thanks to modern advances in dental sedation, you can have the care you need in a comfortable, relaxing environment. Whether relief comes in the form of taking a pill, breathing in nitrous oxide, inhaling anesthesia, or using numbing agents, you can get the help you need to have a pleasant treatment.

#4 Dental Visits

When you come in for a dental cleaning and exam, dental issues will be detected while they are still easy and economical to treat and hardened dental plaque will be removed, which can cause tooth decay and gum disease if ignored. Both gum disease and early tooth decay are unnoticeable until they cause pain, and by then, some damage has been one.

To keep your smile healthy, eat a balanced diet, brush, and floss daily, and see your dentist regularly. To schedule your next visit with our team, please call 303-586-1019 to give your smile the care it deserves!