Although most parents do their best to keep their child’s teeth clean, some feel it’s not that important since they fall out and permanent teeth grow in their place. An important thing to realize about primary teeth is that they help to determine the quality of your child’s health for the remainder of his or [...]
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We know that periodontal, or gum disease, is linked to type 2 diabetes, heart disease and an increased risk of stroke. The plaque that is found in your mouth is the same plaque that can be found in your blood vessels. Read more about that here from the American Heart Associations. New research is looking [...]
In August of 2015 the benefits of flossing came under scrutiny. Here at Cherry Creek Family Dentistry we believe daily flossing is a critical step in successful long term oral health. Not only does it prevent tooth decay but it helps prevent periodontal disease (bone and gum disease) which has been linked to health issues [...]
Happy New Year Cherry Creek Family Dentistry patients! I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season and are getting back into the swing of things. With the new year comes new year’s resolution with the most common resolutions being to stay fit and healthy followed by a close second of losing weight. These are great goals [...]
We all know that during the holiday season the sweets and snacks come out in full force. This can pose a problem to keeping your teeth clean and cavity free. After eating a sugary snack the pH in your mouth drops to a level that causes cavities for 30 minutes. So, if you are continuously [...]