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There are few better ways to exude health and confidence than with a bright, healthy set of teeth and gums. Doing your part at home with twice daily brushing and flossing is only half of the prevention puzzle, however. Choosing a dentist in Colorado Springs that offers free dental cleanings and exams twice a year sets you up for optimal dental health.

Here’s why you should visit the dentist twice a year instead of once.

Helps Prevents Tooth Decay

Dental plaque and gum disease form quickly, leaving you vulnerable to tooth decay and periodontal distress. When your dental hygienist removes plaque buildup in hard-to-reach places, tartar doesn’t have a chance to form. ...

You have many options when seeking a dentist who offers high-quality professional care. So when it’s time to select a practice that meets the needs of all your family members, you need to do some research. Your goal is to find a dentist you are comfortable with so you can develop a trusting, long-term relationship.

Make a List of Questions

A good place to start is to make a list of questions. You know your family’s needs best, so you can create your own, but here are a few ideas to get you started. The answers should be easy to find on the prospective dentist’s website.

• What is the experience and philosophy of ...

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and in honor of that, let's talk about a hotly debated topic - flossing. The issue of flossing became particularly prominent around this time last year, when much of the mainstream media was proclaiming that flossing was a thing of the past and provided no health benefits. So is it true, or just more "fake news?"
Here's what we know: there isn't strong evidence to support flossing based on current studies, however, stopping there is misleading. Just because the evidence is weak, doesn't mean flossing is ineffective, it just means there aren't any well designed studies as of yet. An exaggerated analogy would be ...

Pueblo will be hosting the Colorado Mission of Mercy on October 13th and 14th at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. The Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM) provides quality dental services, at no cost, to individuals of all ages who cannot afford and access dental care; eliminating dental pain, promoting oral health, creating smiles, and providing oral health education.

Our office will be volunteering in the clinic, and we encourage you to spread the word to those in need. For more information visit http://comom.org/. If you've got questions about our participation in other areas of the community, please call our Colorado ...

February is National Children's Dental Health Month, so our team at Springs Family Dental spent an afternoon with the kids at Audubon Elementary School discussing healthy habits regarding their oral health.

Sadly, dental decay rates are on the rise in young children, and around 60% of children in the U.S. will get a cavity at some point. Studies have shown that untreated childhood decay can result in a myriad of problems: life-threatening infection, significant pain, chewing difficulty leading to malnutrition and gastrointestinal disorders, poor speech articulation, poor sleep habits, low self-esteem, social ostracism, and poor school performance that leads to a diminished overall quality of life.

Fortunately, decay is preventable, and there ...

Dear Patient, 

We have an exciting announcement! Our office just started an exclusive membership plan for all of our existing and future patients. This plan was designed to help reduce costs for patients without insurance, or for those who are finding traditional dental insurance to be too expensive. For a yearly fee, all members will receive preventive care and discounted dental work.

Here's what the plan includes: 

• Two free cleanings and exams
• Free yearly x-rays
• 15% off ALL procedures
• No co-pay or deductible
• No yearly maximums
• No waiting periods

We have three different choices to suit your needs:

• Adults - $359/year
• Kids under 13 - $299/year
• Periodontal - $719/year (includes two additional cleanings)

To sign up or for more information, please

A few months ago there was an interesting news story about a woman who found out she had oral cancer by eating a potato chip!

Kristine Moore was an avid Ruffles potato chip fan, and had eaten them every single day for the past 20 years. On this particular day, a sharp edge of the chip poked the back of her throat. Kristine figured that she hadn't chewed well enough, but the next day her throat was still sore. She had her husband take a look and he noticed that her tonsils looked inflamed.

They took a trip to the doctor and after a few tests she received the diagnosis: squamous cell ...