March 24, 2022
If you have gum disease, you may be wondering why a dental deep cleaning is necessary. After all, doesn’t good oral hygiene with brushing and flossing take care of most of the problems? Unfortunately,…
Category: Dentist Tips
March 15, 2022
We’re celebrating World Oral Health Day. Every year, March 20th is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of oral health. Poor oral health can affect more than just your teeth and…
July 2, 2021
Colorado Springs, CO – June 30, 2021. The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 40,000 general dentists who are dedicated to professional excellence through the pursuit of continuing education,…
June 8, 2021
Visiting your dentist may cause you stress, but avoiding care is not a cure for your dental anxiety. Whether your dental anxiety stems from a negative experience, financial encumbrances, or fear of pain, avoidance…
May 5, 2021
Maintaining your oral health should always be a priority. The Covid-19 pandemic caused quite an interruption to daily life, but while it is important to remain cautious, oral health should not be neglected. Complications…
February 1, 2018
In my ideal professional world as a general dentist, my dentistry would never cause tooth sensitivity, never lead to further dental procedures, and never need to be replaced. Now as much of a dream…
November 10, 2017
Each year, patients miss out on scheduling the dental treatment they need, deserve and have the benefits to cover. Unfortunately, dental benefit dollars don’t roll over into the next year, leading to a significant…
November 10, 2017
In our last article “Now is the Time”, we addressed the overarching need for seniors to pursue the appropriate dental treatment at the proper time. Dental disease is for the most part chronic and…
November 10, 2017
One of the most disheartening aspects of dental practice is not being given the consent by patients to intervene with the appropriate treatment at the proper time. Dental disease is for the most part…
September 15, 2017
By: Thomas S. Jennings, DDS One condition commonly found in our mature patients is xerostomia. Like many medical terms this one comes from Latin roots, in this case“xero” (the absence of moisture) and “stoma”…