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How to Stop the Progression of Gum Disease

At Metropolitan Dental Care, our expert dentists are passionate about eliminating gum disease from our patients. However, for people who don’t visit the dentist regularly, the disease will continue to progress. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and older have some form of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. This disease is caused by plaque not being properly removed from the teeth. Eventually, the plaque builds up and affects your gums, teeth, and then the gum tissue and bone that support your teeth. Common causes of periodontal disease include: Poor oral hygiene habits Diabetes Unaddressed tooth [...]

How to Stop the Progression of Gum Disease2025-01-13T12:11:16-07:00

Are You Worried About Your Tooth Extraction?

Getting a tooth extraction can be nerve wracking. If you’re feeling anxious, rest assured that your Denver dentists at Metropolitan Dental Care will use modern, gentle techniques to encourage a fast and healthy recovery. If you have any questions about an upcoming appointment, our friendly, caring staff will be happy to answer them. Call (303) 534-2626 today. This information will hopefully make you feel less nervous as you go in for your tooth extraction procedure. Reasons for a Tooth Extraction Dentists will usually try to restore a tooth before opting to pull it out. However, for these dental problems, extraction may be the only [...]

Are You Worried About Your Tooth Extraction?2025-01-13T12:25:54-07:00

The Six Most Common Causes of Bad Breath

What’s more embarrassing than spilling your drink on a first date? Bad breath. The drink can be cleaned up, your shirt will dry, but you’re out of luck when bad breath hits; gums and mints can only do so much. At Metropolitan Dental Care, we want to educate our patients on healthy dental habits.  Here are the six most common causes of bad breath and what you can do about them. 1.Dry Mouth Your saliva is essential for protecting your mouth and teeth against gum disease, cavities, infection, and bad breath. Saliva contains electrolytes, mucus, antibacterial compounds, and enzymes that strengthen and [...]

The Six Most Common Causes of Bad Breath2025-01-13T12:25:55-07:00

How to Treat Stress-Induced Teeth Grinding

How do you deal with stress? Do you eat unhealthy foods? Sleep? Binge-watch a Netflix show? If you aren’t dealing with your stress in a healthy way, it may lead to another issue: teeth grinding. Also known as bruxism, this condition affects 10% of the population. That’s nearly 33 million people in America alone. Teeth grinding may be due to an underlying cause such as TMJ, but even then, stress can make the symptoms worse. If you occasionally wake up with a dull headache, stiff jaw, or sensitive teeth, you might be grinding your teeth. At Metropolitan Dental Care, we offer the [...]

How to Treat Stress-Induced Teeth Grinding2025-01-13T12:25:56-07:00

How to Achieve a Smile Worthy of a Toothpaste Commercial

Do you avoid smiling because of chipped, cracked, stained, decayed, or crooked teeth? Transform your appearance with a smile makeover from the dentists at Metropolitan Dental Care. With cosmetic treatments such as veneers, teeth whitening, and Invisalign® clear braces, we can give you the confidence boost you need. Since 1983, our friendly and caring staff has worked with hundreds of patients to create smiles that are worthy of a toothpaste commercial! Our dentists – who have been designated Top Doctors in the Denver community for the last 11 years--provide excellent, expert service to every person that walks in our doors. If you’re [...]

How to Achieve a Smile Worthy of a Toothpaste Commercial2025-01-13T12:25:57-07:00
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