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I had some funny appointments this week! Flossing encouragement and instruction is something you have grown to expect from a dental hygienist.  I mean it's our job, right?  But this week I was privileged to get flossing advice from one of my patients.  There was a significant improvement in the condition of his gums since his previous cleaning.  I was applauding his gum health and, asking what he'd done differently?  He said, "I floss when I want to encourage people to get out of my office!"  This was hilarious and very insightful.  We had a good laugh together, and I thanked him for the [...]

By: Cara Schurman, RDH Millimeters of what?  Millimeters of gum tissue! Periodontal screening and recording of these measurements is one of the first evaluations the Hygienist performs at your Dental Hygiene appointment, and the measurements we find in your Periodontal screening, dictate the direction we proceed.  I bring this to your attention, because I'm not sure many of you even know it's happening, or what it is.  These measurements mean everything!  So it's time you know exactly what they determine, and we encourage you to start asking how these millimeters matter to you. This screening is commonly referred to as "Perio [...]

Thinking of straightening your teeth?  Metro Dental Staff Member Tammy Kuzara shares her experience, and lets you know what to expect. If you haven't already read the original post, you can find it here. It's been over a month since I started the Invisalign process.  It's going great! I had a hard time not playing with the composite attachments in my mouth for a week or so even with my trays in, but now I hardly notice them.  My lower lip looks a little more pouted than before, which I actually don't mind.  The staff at Metropolitan Dental Care got really creative to [...]

Welcome to our Home, where we are Demolishing the Stigma “I Hate the Dentist”. By: Rachel Baer, Front Desk Lone Tree When you walk into Metropolitan Dental Care, we want you to know that we are welcoming you to our home.  Let us take care of you while you are here! Being a new employee to the office, I have learned a lot about the ins and outs of the practice. What I think is the most intriguing part of transitioning to a new office, is having the opportunity meet all the patients.  You come in and we ask how you [...]

Do you ever look at yourself in a photo and say, "Great picture, but I wish my teeth were straighter.”? Maybe you wish your teeth were straighter.  Maybe you wish your teeth were whiter.  Maybe you wish your teeth were larger.  Maybe you want to close a gap in your teeth. A lot has been written about the power of a smile.  One old saying goes: A good smile warms hearts and opens doors.  One of our favorite smile quotes here at Metropolitan Dental Care by Phyllis Diller – “A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.” It's important to [...]