Soda, pop, soda pop, or whatever you call it in your neck of the woods is a vastly popular beverage in America today. You probably can’t go to a restaurant anywhere in the US without there being at least a soda or sugary beverage on the menu. According to the CDC, over 60% of adolescents […]
The biggest thing you do for your New Years resolution might not even revolve around you. That’s right, plenty of people put “finally going back to the dentist” on their list of resolutions, but many might need help making that desire a reality. Trust us. We understand! It can be scary to walk into the […]
The holidays are here, and soon we’ll all be celebrating with friends and family and opening gifts around the tree. Of course, the holidays can also be a time of excess, and it’s easy to see why with all the great food and drink that goes right along with the season. While we want everyone […]
It should come as no surprise that coffee is extremely popular in America today. In fact the Harvard School Of Public Health estimates that 54% of Americans over 18 drink at least one cup a day. So while over half of us are consuming coffee each day, it can be tricky to tell whether coffee […]
It may sound simple. You can just talk to your dentist! Yet time and time again many patients fail to accurately communicate with their dentist. Add to this the fact that some patients experience fear at the dentists office or worry about taking up too much of their time, and a communication problem can certainly […]
It’s no secret that dentists are concerned about certain Halloween traditions, namely that of gorging on candy. Pretty much everyone already knows this trope, and there are plenty of jokes out there that center around it. While yes, dentists generally don’t approve of eating a ton of candy anytime, let alone on Halloween, they certainly […]
Are you worried you’re not getting the best results out of your brushing, flossing and mouthwash routine? Do you think there is room for improvement in your or your family’s oral health routine? Have you been receiving less than sterling checkups when you go to the dentist? Grace & Leedy Family Dentistry has you covered […]
Many patients have been in the dental chair when they receive the bad news from their dentist: “I am seeing some gum recession in areas of your mouth.” Fact is, most patients will experience receding gums at some point in their life. The trick is catching it early and determining what is causing the gums […]
We’ve all been to the dentist office, climbed into the chair and undergone a routine examination from our dentist. At these times, we may worry about our brushing habits or the appearance of new cavities, but few of us actually know each and every condition that a dentist looks for during a routine checkup. While […]
As a top Lakewood, CO family dentistry, we always talk about how oral health is a family affair. Of course everyone needs to keep up with their own routines, but a family can lean on one another to ensure everyone’s oral health is in tip top shape. We can also teach our children proper brushing […]
