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  By: April Lesh, R.D.H. The average life expectancy in the US is now 78.8 years old.  How long do you want to keep your teeth? Okay, that’s a loaded question.  The answer that everyone should give is the same: FOREVER.  With today’s knowledge of prevention, and the awareness of the negative effects of tooth loss, every person should have a common goal: to maintain their ability to chew with natural teeth until the end of the road. You may be asking yourself, “Don’t teeth just fall out as you age?” No, no, no!  Edentulism, or tooth loss, is not a natural [...]

By: Cara Schurman, RDH Graduation!  The victory can be exhausting, and is certainly well worth it!  All of us at Metropolitan Dental Care (MDC) want to congratulate our graduates on a job well done!  Some of you have grown up in this practice: Losing your first tooth in our care, through having your wisdom teeth extracted in our office.  As a member of our family we'd like to take the time to make sure you have everything you need to fly away from the nest.  Yes, that includes more lessons that you may not fully appreciate until you're older, and then you'll want to come back and thank [...]

The first one was so fun, we're doing it again!  Come meet your Lone Tree neighbors!  Snooze, The Rio, Lone Tree Brewery, Sprouts, Moze Cafe will all be there providing snacks and refreshments.  There will be games for kids, snow cones, and raffle prizes from other local businesses, and all donations go to 3 great local non-profits!  We would love to see you there, and please feel free to bring your friends and family!

Can gum and periodontal disease cost me more in healthcare expenses?   By Willie Johnson RDH B.S. Have you ever noticed bleeding in your mouth after brushing and flossing?  Has your dentist or hygienist questioned you about your home-care regimen?  Questions like:  How often are you flossing?  Are you using your Waterpik?   Or, maybe you know someone who has really red, swollen-looking gums, and is not seeking dental care on a regular basis.   If any of these sound familiar, there’s certainly a chance you or they may have a mild to moderate case of gum disease. There are roughly two phases [...]

Help!  My Mouth is So DRY! By: April Lesh, RDH The Mile High city is known for its altitude and sunny skies!  That combination is great for outdoor enthusiasts but this climate also has its challenges.  Any Denverite will tell you that we are never without lip balm, and always have our water bottles in tow.  Below average relative humidity levels mean dry climate, dry skin, and for a lot of people, dry mouth. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia (ZEER-oh-STO-mee-uh), and it is a common struggle for so many patients that I see here at Metropolitan Dental Care.  Common [...]