Smiling is contagious! Have you ever noticed when a stranger gives you a big smile it makes you feel like smiling too? According to Psychology Today, the act of smiling or seeing someone else smile has many benefits, including elevating your mood and giving you an overall positive sense of well-being. Do you want to […]
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Causes of Bad Breath & How to Fight It
Bad breath is very common. In fact, about 45% of people have some form of bad breath, according to The Bad Breath Insitute. Medically known as halitosis or malodor, bad breath is not a painful condition but it can have severe outcomes. What Causes Bad Breath? According to most dentists, bad breath can be the […]
Implants vs. Bridges: What is the Difference?
A Brief Introduction by Cosmetic Dentist Hello, I’m Dr. Kwon, a dentist in Broomfield, CO with over ten years of experience working in cosmetic dentistry. When patients come to us at Green Dental, they are often filled with apprehension and unanswered questions about the procedures they may need in order to ensure their dental health. […]
5 Surprising Facts About Cavities
Chances are you will have a cavity sometime in your lifetime – especially with 92% of adults in the United States having at least one. Do we really know much of anything about this common tooth malady? The team at our Broomfield, CO dental office has put together five surprising facts about cavities for you. […]
Which are better, manual or powered toothbrushes?
It’s a question you might find yourself asking more and more these days as you’re inundated with toothbrush choices on today’s store shelves: Should I stick to my trusted, traditional manual toothbrush or pay more for one of the many powered brushes now on the market? To be sure, toothbrushes have come a long way […]
Is Organic Toothpaste Better Than Regular Toothpaste?
These days, you seem to hear a lot about organic foods, but there are actually a wide variety of organic products other than just food. There are a lot of people who believe that organic food and organic products are much healthier and better for you than non-organic food and products, and there has been […]
Know Your Options for Tooth Replacement: Dentures vs. Bridges vs. Implants
There are a lot of ways to lose a tooth. If you neglect your oral hygiene long enough, you’ll get a cavity. Ignore that cavity, and it grows and allows bacteria to get past the enamel and infect the root of the tooth. Usually, a root canal can save the tooth, but sometimes the damage […]
Healthy Teeth Are Essential To A Healthy Life
When you wake up in the morning and smile into the mirror, do you like what you see? The rest of your body may be fit, but if dental hygiene isn’t part of your routine, an essential aspect of good health is missing. Simply put: healthy teeth are essential to a healthy life! Regular dental […]
It’s Not Just Candy: 4 Surprising Foods That Will Give You Cavities
Every year Halloween rolls around and parents across the country are met with conflicting feelings. It is great fun for the kids: they get to dress up, go door-to-door, and check off one of those Hallmark moments necessary for a good childhood, like Christmas morning, Thanksgiving dinner, a trip to Disney World, etc. But parents […]
Making Brushing Fun: Introduce Your Young Child to Proper Dental Habits
Parents wait with great anticipation for their child’s first tooth, but few think about the proper care that tooth may require even before it makes its first exciting appearance. Teaching your children about proper dental hygiene from an early age can make it a fun and regular part of their daily schedule. Cleaning Gums and […]