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
Dental care is about more than keeping your teeth healthy and taking care of your smile. It’s also about maintaining firm gums and a healthy mouth overall. Read on to learn about gum care and treatment options for gum disease. Why Your Gums Are Important Why do gums matter? We may take them for gr…Read More
You may think there’s no point in going to the dentist for a routine checkup or cleaning. Why bother? While we understand that sentiment, we couldn’t disagree more! Preventative dental appointments are extremely important to the health of your teeth, gums, and mouth, and they’re definitely wor…Read More
First impressions matter, and one of the first things others notice about your appearance are your teeth. They notice if they are straight or crooked or white or yellow or if you are missing your two front teeth or you’re not. And, like it or not, people will make a judgement on your appearance ba…Read More
It’s been said that the eyes are the windows to your soul. At Smile Designers, we feel that your smile is a window to your physical health! Strong teeth and healthy gums often reflect a healthy body overall. If you have decay, inflammation, or infection in your mouth, there could be something nega…Read More