Longmont Complete Dentistry Blog

You brush twice a day, and you’ve mastered the habit of flossing regularly. You love the sensation of having a clean and fresh mouth, but you’re busy and you’re wondering if you really need to add another thing to your oral hygiene routine. Many people use mouthwash and swear by its helpful effects, while other people never use it and seem not to be any worse off for it. Is mouthwash really beneficial for your oral health? Your dentist in Longmont is here to weigh in on the debate.

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A favorite outing for you for years has been to attend the home games of the University of Colorado. Buffalo football is in your blood, and you have fond memories of each season. Recently, though, you haven’t been able to enjoy yourself at the games because of  your sensitive teeth. You’ve noticed that as the weather has gotten colder, sometimes a chilling wind will cause sensitivity in your front teeth. What’s worse is that when you take a sip of your famous homemade hot chocolate, the same thing happens. You’re wondering what’s going on. Thankfully, your dentist in Longmont has some information to share on what causes this problem.

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Did you know that a recent study published in General Dentistry found evidence that eating cheese can prevent cavities? Not only does the calcium and protein benefit you by strengthening your teeth and bones, it also helps you take a step towards having a healthy, cavity-free mouth at the same time. Not to mention that cheese is a delicious way to add flavor to many of your favorite dishes. While cheese isn’t the only thing you need to do to avoid dental work, it’s one easy step you can take to help minimize the dental work you need. If this sounds appealing, continue reading as a Longmont dentist talks about the relatively unknown benefits of cheese for your oral health.

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As you go down your current dental care to-do list, you can proudly say that you’ve made some improvements: Brush at least two times a day – Check. Floss two times a day – Check. Although this is a major accomplishment, you still want to take your oral hygiene to another level. And this is where your Longmont dentist comes in. He has the missing pieces to the puzzle to excellent oral care now available for you!

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Finding the right health care providers is important! You want to build a relationship with your practitioners based on mutual trust and respect so you can receive the care you need for many years to come. The same should be said for your dentist. You don’t want to be just another number in a “big box” dental chain, or be stuck with one-size-fits-all treatment options that may not suit your needs. Dentistry should be personalized and tailored to the individual. If that sounds accurate to you, read on for more tips on finding and excellent Longmont dentist.

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Cost of treatment is major factor when it comes to dentistry. In fact, it actually keeps many patients away from the dental office and from receiving the procedures they need to keep their teeth healthy. Unfortunately, this only leads to bigger and more costly problems. Your dentist in Longmont has some ideas on how to fit dentistry into your budget so you can achieve optimum oral health!

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At Longmont Complete Dentistry, many of our patients are dog lovers, so when we ran across this story this past July, we knew we had to share it on our blog. Apparently, hairless dogs are not only unique because of their one-of-a-kind “naked” look, but also because of how their teeth are formed. Nature is so weird and interesting all at the same time, right? Scientists at the Max Planck Institute and the Fredrich Schiller Universität Jena wanted to understand more about this particular dental phenomenon, so they studied over 100 skulls of pedigreed hairless dogs. What they found not only helps the world at large better understand dogs, but also how the teeth develop in mammals (like us!) as well. Read on to learn more about this story from your dentist in Longmont. (more…)

On this blog, we usually like to discuss the solutions to dental problems and the latest dental issues, but today, we’re going to do something a little different and share an interesting story recently reported by the BBC. Doctors in the western Indian state of Gujarat reported that an infant was just born with 7 fully grown teeth! This captured international attention because there hasn’t been a case like this at any other time in history. What caused this to happen? How is the baby doing now? What does your dentist in Longmont think about it? Read on to learn more. (more…)

When you lose a tooth, you also lose a bit of confidence as well. Chewing becomes more difficult and causes patients to eat softer, processed, unhealthy foods. The gaps in your smile suck in your facial structure, causing your cheeks to sag and age you unnecessarily. Depending on the location of your missing teeth, communicating can even be challenging causing a lisp. Don’t let missing teeth stop you from living a healthy, confident, happy life. Longmont Complete Dentistry can help you if you’ve lost one or multiple teeth by providing you customized dentures in Longmont, dental implants, or both!

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If you’re looking for a new dentist in Longmont, you’re probably considering what you can afford and go from there. It’s important to first find a dentist that takes your insurance if you do have dental insurance. But, if you don’t, you don’t have to worry about missing critical dental appointments any longer. Longmont Complete Dentistry offers a variety of helpful new patient information on our website from patient specials, documents that you’ll need, and financing options to receive the dental care you need.

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