It's the tastiest time of the year! The holidays bring a host of delicious foods and treats with them, but are your food choices making the naughty or the nice list? Let's find out!
We'll start with the bad news. Foods on the naughty list. Here are some of the culprits that can wreak havoc with your smile:
It’s fun getting caught up with end-of-year holiday plans and excitement, but don’t forget to take advantage of your remaining 2022 dental benefits!
Most dental insurance benefits run on a calendar year, and whatever’s remaining does not carry over. When it comes to dental care, “use it or lose it” has special significance! If you have benefits remaining, taking advantage of ...
Our schedule for preventive dentistry at Five Parks Dental follows the American Dental Association’s guidelines that recommend dental checkups and teeth cleanings every six months. This can seem like a lot, especially if your teeth and gums look and feel healthy and you’re not experiencing a toothache or other problems.
Here are four reasons why it’s a good idea to schedule ...
Tooth replacement isn’t merely aesthetic. Of course, dental implants give you a beautiful and natural-looking smile, but the benefits don’t end there.
If you have missing teeth, your Arvada dentist recommends dental implants as the first line of restoration because of their many benefits. Let’s explore a few.
When your tooth replacement choice is like ...
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are the most complicated joints in your body. They're responsible for the movement of your jaw and mouth, allowing you to laugh, talk, eat, chew, and yawn. When these joints aren't functioning correctly, it can result in a painful disorder known as temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD.
TMD can be quite debilitating for some patients ...
We all know curmudgeons who never smile, but did you know those people may be grumpy because they don't smile? Research shows that smiling induces both immediate and long-term positive effects. You get a measurable improvement in mood when you smile, prompting your body to release "feel-good" compounds like cortisol and endorphins. These effects are linked to numerous ...
Dentures can restore your smile's function and appearance, but how do you know which kind of denture is best for you? At Five Parks Dental, our Arvada dentist offers complete and partial dentures at our family dental office.
When we think of dentures, we almost always instantly think of a full set of false teeth or complete dentures. However, countless patients ...
Life gets busy, and sometimes it's easy to put off essential appointments like your bi-annual dental cleaning and checkups. Especially if you don't feel like your teeth are bothering you.
However, these preventive visits are vital for protecting your dental health and overall well-being. Sometimes, your body may be telling you to get to your dentist sooner rather than later. Here ...
In the world of solutions, many people think that you must sacrifice looks for function or vice-versa. But in a few cases, utility and beauty are wrapped up together in the same package. Think of the natural grace in a guitar’s neck or the curves of a sports car that make it as attractive as it is aero-dynamic.
These qualities are ...
Restful sleep is vital to our body’s health and our overall wellness. However, people with sleep apnea may not get the rest they need because of their condition. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, about 22 million Americans have sleep apnea, and 80 percent of Americans have undiagnosed moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea.
At Five Parks Dental, we can ...
If you live with missing or compromised teeth, simple daily activities like chewing and eating may become difficult.
You might also feel self-conscious about the appearance of your smile, causing you to avoid interactions with other people.
Dental implants in Arvada are an excellent way to restore a lost or compromised tooth with a restoration that looks, feels, and functions like ...
We’ve heard it all before; life is a grind. Or maybe they tell you, keep your nose to the grindstone. But while grinding is vital in the world of flour and coffee, teeth grinding might be more than just a bad habit. It may be a serious and diagnosable disorder that your dentist in Arvada and West Westminster, CO can ...
With cosmetic dentistry, we can improve the appearance of your teeth and gums, making your smile more aesthetically pleasing. Sometimes, cosmetic services can add to the functionality of your teeth as well, creating better oral health and a well-aligned bite for easier chewing.
Our most popular cosmetic dentistry services at Five Parks Dental include:
Professional teeth whitening is one ...