Happy Ides of March, whatever that is! This time around I wanted to discuss the fixed or glued-in wire retainer that has become very popular with orthodontic patients. While these glued in wires that string along the lower front teeth or upper teeth have been around for a long time, we are seeing a huge increase in their use in... read more »
When it comes to your children’s smile, there are many things you can do to help them develop healthier teeth and gums. We support the American Dental Association’s (ADA) slogan for 2021’s National Children’s Dental Health Month this February. The slogan is “Water, Nature’s Drink” and encourages all to make water your first drink of choice! Water is crucial for... read more »
Wow, after 2020 lasting a decade, this month sure flew by! We await February with bated breath, you remember? Children's National Dental Health Month! This is the year that the national Give Kids A Smile Day is 20 years old. Dentists from across the nation call attention to the dental needs of less fortunate kids and provide free dental care.... read more »
Happy New Year! As the kids start back to a school routine of sorts, Big Grins is ready and waiting to reach your kids in a warm and positive environment! We have expanded hours to Fridays, increased capacity for specialty appointments, and have upped our technology to better serve you. First and foremost: We are very COVID safe for... read more »
With the holidays in full swing, many of us are making the season more festive for our children this year by indulging their sweet tooth in treats like mouth-watering pies, home-baked cookies, and decorated cupcakes! The problem is what our children eat will affect their oral health. A good rule of thumb is to monitor and limit their intake of... read more »
As your child’s smile develops, the last adult teeth to show up are the molars in the back of the mouth, aka the wisdom teeth. These teeth may erupt on the top and bottom of their mouth on both sides. They typically come in anytime between ages 17 and 21. While it’s always nice to have enough molars to chew... read more »
Dear Patient Families, As a periodic update, I wanted to let you know about new issues with the practice of dentistry in Larimer County. As of yesterday, Larimer County entered back into a high-risk Covid-19 surveillance category based on a combination of new Covid-19 infections and hospital bed availability. This is obviously not good news headed into the cold season.... read more »
Fall! The crispness of the mornings, the glowing yellow leaves, the smell of fall candles burning in the house, and the start of hoodie season. While we continue to manage the “2020-ness” of the season we are in, I am thankful for the change in seasons for something to look forward to. Juggling work and childcare, managing virtual learning, fires,... read more »
We are now working SEVEN days a week! As we enter our fourth month with Dr. Rachel at Big Grins, I thought I would give you an update on how Big Grins is doing. In a word: COMFORTABLE! (And I mean that in the kindest possible way.) Comfortable in that we are into a COVID preparation and prevention routine that... read more »
Happy August! For some of you, the long summer that started in March is almost over. Let’s get those kids back to a schedule and back to some form of school! I feel you! My wife and I are coping with a mixed bag. Our daughter is going back to school in Savannah for hurricane season, and our son deferred... read more »