RiNo Dental Blog

When you’re getting ready to interview for a job, negotiate a salary, or close a sale, your outfit and qualifications are certainly important. But another important factor that affects your chances of accomplishing your goals is your smile. Studies have found that an attractive, healthy-looking smile can boost your chances of career success. However, if you’re self-conscious about discolored, broken, uneven, or otherwise imperfect teeth, you might not smile as often as you should, which could leave a negative impression on an employer or customer. Fortunately, cosmetic dental treatments can improve your smile and professional success. Read more to learn how.

If you’re looking for a way to straighten your teeth without wearing braces, Invisalign may be just the solution for you. These removable clear aligners correct crooked teeth in a fraction of the time that braces take. Plus, they’re translucent enough that onlookers shouldn’t even be able to tell you’re wearing them. However, not taking care of them could stain them to the point where they’re actually noticeable, or even damage them so badly that you need a replacement. This can add both extra time and cost to your overall treatment. To save you time and money, here are five easy tips for taking good care of your clear aligners.

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A common concern of many people who are considering Invisalign as a teeth straightening option is whether or not they are painful. Nobody wants to be going through agony to get the smile they want. The truth is that Invisalign isn’t as intense as regular braces, but all teeth straightening options are bound to have some sort of discomfort. But that doesn’t mean it’s not tolerable. Continue reading to learn more about Invisalign and what you can expect on your path towards a straighter smile.

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Toothaches suck. But do you know what’s even worse? Getting infected with the coronavirus while trying to get your toothache fixed. Unfortunately, it’s a real possibility that dentists have had to think about while reopening their offices. Your LoDo dentist wants to keep you safe, so they’ve been hard at work implementing new policies that help prevent the spread of the virus inside their office. Keep reading to find out how these actions will affect your next dental appointment.

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With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, your RiNo dentist in Denver is closed for all cosmetic or elective procedures. In fact, they’re generally only open to treating dental emergencies. While it may be easy to deduce that things like regular cleanings and professional teeth whitening are out of the question for the time being, what should you do if you’re not sure if it’s a dental emergency? Here are a few questions to ask yourself to determine whether or not you need emergency treatment.

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It’s that special time of year again when everyone is thinking about loved ones, heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, and… gum disease? That’s right! February is National Gum Disease Awareness Month. Take a break from making dinner plans and buying flowers to look at your smile in the mirror. Do you have bright red, easily bleeding gums in LoDo? While the earliest stages of gum disease may be easy to overlook, it can lead to permanent damage and lost teeth. Read on to learn how to love your gums and protect your pearly whites.  

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If you’re missing teeth, you may have heard about dental implants in RiNo. These small titanium posts can be surgically placed in the jawbone to support a variety of dental restorations, restoring not only the visible portion of the tooth, but its roots as well. In other words, dental implants are the closest thing you can get to a real, natural-looking and feeling tooth. But can implants fail? If so, how? Keep reading to learn the answer and how you can avoid this bummer altogether while enjoying a strong, full set of teeth.

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Whether from a photo on your dating app profile or at a first-date introduction, your smile is one of the very first things that a potential boyfriend, girlfriend or partner will notice about you. However, it can be hard to smile confidently if your teeth are crooked, gapped or misaligned. Fortunately, you don’t have to sacrifice your love life just because you weren’t born with a Hollywood-style smile. Thanks to modern orthodontics, you can achieve a beautiful smile that will light up the room and dazzle your potential “bae”.  Want to know more? Here are some key facts and benefits of Invisalign in LoDo.

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Dental insurance may not be your favorite topic of discussion, but did you know that your benefits are about to expire? Millions of people reach December 31^st with hard-earned dental benefits still on the table. Do you like saving money? Do you want to keep your mouth healthy? Learn how to do both by maximizing your dental insurance before it’s too late with your friendly dentist in RiNo.

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The season of PSL and college football is finally upon us — and between school and the impending holiday season, we know things can get a little hectic this time of year. Are you looking for a little rejuvenation this fall? We may be your trusted dental team, but we also believe looking and feeling your best is about more than just having a healthy smile. You want a face that truly reflects youth and beauty — and sometimes, you may need just a little outside help achieving that. Your dentist in RiNo is pleased to add aesthetic services to our list of offerings! Keep reading to learn more about what you can enjoy when you visit Stephanie, our new aesthetician.

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