As a parent, there are many things you want to teach your child to do — how to get dressed, how to ride a bike, and more. With that in mind, one of the most important things you can teach them while they’re young is the right way to brush their teeth. This skill will promote good oral health and…Read More
While all endodontists are dentists, not all dentists are endodontists. The reason is that endodontists are specialists who have completed an additional two or more years beyond dental school. In today’s post, we’ll dive a little further into why you need an endodontist. At Smile Designers in Lo…Read More
As a parent, you want to provide the best dental care for your child so they can have strong and healthy teeth. Just as you take your child to a pediatric doctor for their medical care, you should find a pediatric dentist for their oral care. With that in mind, we’ll look at five key items you wan…Read More
There’s nothing quite like being a parent, is there? Watching your child grow and learn and play and smile is such a powerful and rewarding experience — especially that smile. So much is contained in and expressed in a smile. A smile means one thing when it’s half-hidden and revealed slowly an…Read More
What is a Dental Emergency? Many health emergencies are easy to identify. If someone passes out and remains unconscious, you dial 911. When a person grabs their chest and convulses in pain, people start to panic and call for an ambulance. However, a dental emergency isn’t always as clear. For on…Read More
Where Can I Find Low-Cost Dental Care? Today, many people elect not to carry dental insurance, even when they can get it subsidized through their employer. At Smile Designers of Longmont, CO, we don’t advise going without dental insurance, but we realize many people do go against this advice. …Read More
What is TMJ? The temporomandibular joints, or TMJ, are the joints and jaw muscles you use to open and close your mouth. TMJ are located on each side of the head to work together when you chew, speak or swallow. Muscles, ligaments and the jaw bone itself are all part of TMJ. They move the lower jaw, …Read More
When most people think of the dentist, they think of appointments made months in advance. But what happens when you need immediate dental care? Look to Smile Designers as your walk-in dentist. We are available to tend to urgent patient needs, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Den…Read More
As a parent or caregiver, you want your child to have the best dental office experience possible. At Smile Designers, we want the same. It’s important to us that our young patients feel comfortable before, during, and after any dental care procedure, so we’ve put together this compilation of que…Read More
Your dentist takes care to provide services that will promote the health of your teeth, gum, and other regions of your mouth. Dental health is very important for your overall well-being; when you have beautiful, strong teeth, you’re able to eat the foods you like, and you feel confident when you i…Read More
In-Office Teeth Whitening It’s never been easier to have the same smile that Hollywood stars flash! With in-office teeth whitening treatments, you can brighten your teeth several shades in just your first visit. Here’s how it works: A whitening solution is applied to remove any stains or discolo…Read More
Individuals may have missing teeth for a wide range of reasons. A tooth may need to be extracted because of disease or decay. It may have fallen out in an accident or injury, with attempts to replace it not working out. Genetic factors may come into play, with congenitally missing teeth running in t…Read More