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What is Dental Plaque and How Can My Denver Dentist Help?

Dental plaque is a colorless, sticky film that forms on teeth when you eat and drink and each night while you sleep. It is the “fuzzy” feeling you notice on the surface of your teeth. While fuzzy plaque may feel harmless, it is actually a community of bacteria that attracts even more bacteria and can lead to dental decay (cavities) and gum (periodontal) disease. At Metropolitan Dental in Denver, CO, our gentle, caring dentists know what it takes to keep your mouth healthy. We perform a thorough examination and professional cleaning. In addition, we provide preventative education and discuss treatment options [...]

What is Dental Plaque and How Can My Denver Dentist Help?2025-01-13T12:25:49-07:00

Denver Dentist Answers: What are the pros and cons of dental implants?

This model show the teeth have been capped and the stainless pin in the gums. Let’s face it. Tooth loss happens. The primary goal of a dentist should always be to do whatever it takes to save a natural tooth, but that is not always possible. Trauma, failed root canals, severe decay, and gum disease can all cause adults to lose permanent teeth. And some patients experience hypodontia, in which a tooth or teeth are never formed. One option to replace a missing tooth is a dental implant. But what are the pros and cons of a dental implant? At [...]

Denver Dentist Answers: What are the pros and cons of dental implants?2025-01-13T12:25:50-07:00

How do dentists fix a broken tooth?

If you chip or crack your tooth, you should call your dentist immediately. While a broken tooth may not be an emergency, oftentimes it is. When you call your dentist, a trained dental professional can determine if you need to come into the office for emergency dental care. Chips and cracks usually develop due to trauma or biting down on something that’s very hard. The way your dentist addresses the issue depends entirely on how severe the break is. A small chip may only require a small fix, while a large crack will likely require a more invasive procedure. The Denver [...]

How do dentists fix a broken tooth?2025-01-13T12:25:51-07:00

Avoiding Oral Health Problems and Toothaches During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting time as you prepare for the newest member of your family. Most expectant mothers focus on a healthy diet, exercise, vitamins. They also give up not-so-healthy habits. But many don't realize the importance of oral health during pregnancy. Unfortunately, ignoring your teeth and gums can lead to several problems that can affect the health of your baby. At Metro Dental in Denver, we understand the importance of keeping your teeth and gums healthy during pregnancy. Our dentists know how to safely protect your oral health. We help reduce your chances of infection or decay. This decreases the [...]

Avoiding Oral Health Problems and Toothaches During Pregnancy2022-02-15T10:24:38-07:00

Porcelain Veneers vs Bonding

Do you have chips, gaps, or other cosmetic flaws in your teeth? These kinds of issues can easily be addressed by an experienced cosmetic dentist. Two solutions your dentist may suggest are porcelain veneers and dental bonding. Veneers and bonding address many of the same dental cosmetic issues. However, they have distinct differences in price, durability, application process, and other factors. When you visit Metropolitan Dental Care, our Denver dentists will go over your options with you and help you decide which is right. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the differences between porcelain veneers and dental bonding: Porcelain Veneers Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain [...]

Porcelain Veneers vs Bonding2025-01-13T12:25:51-07:00
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