What’s the Difference Between Dental Crowns and Tooth Bridges? At Wimmer Dental in Centennial, Colorado, we understand the importance of making informed decisions about your dental health. We’re often asked about choosing between dental crowns and tooth bridges, mainly regarding the difference between a crown and a bridge. Both options are excellent for restoring your…
What to Ask Your Dentist about Restorative Dental Procedures
Often portrayed as frightening or unapproachable in movies and shows, dentists are quite the opposite. As experts in their field, they are committed to their craft and to helping their patients achieve better oral health and the smiles of their dreams. Long story short, you should not hesitate to talk to your dentist when you…
Identifying Gum Disease
The prevalence of gum disease comes as a surprise to many. According to the CDC, nearly half of those over 30 years old have gum disease, and that number only increases as people grow older. The commonness of gum disease is even more shocking and unfortunate considering that the condition is completely avoidable. Thankfully, gum…
What is Restorative Dentistry?
Modern dentistry is a truly incredible field that is constantly redefining what is possible thanks to new innovations in technique and technology. While many of the subcategories of modern dentistry have existed for quite some time, the changes to the industry have unlocked the tremendous potential of dental health and treatment. Restorative dentistry is a…
Top Tips for Healthy Gums
If there was an unsung hero of the mouth, it would be the gums. The tongue has all the fun, tasting delectable delights, the teeth steal the show with their pearly white smiles, and the gums bear it all with a steadfast commitment to being the overlooked glue that keeps the whole gang together. Your…
What is a Dental Bridge?
The impact of missing teeth is more significant than most people acknowledge. From negatively impacting your confidence to causing other teeth to shift to making enjoying certain foods challenging, missing teeth are a big deal to your overall health and wellbeing, both physically and mentally. To correct current issues and prevent further damage from occurring,…
Facts You Didn’t Know About Gum Disease
Also known as periodontitis, gum disease is a condition that sounds self-descriptive but often is somewhat of a mystery to the average person. Contrary to the ambiguous name, gum disease does not encompass all conditions that affect the gums; rather, it is a bacterial infection of the gums and the bone beneath them. To help…
Top 5 Things to Know About Dental Implants
Your smile can drastically affect your confidence, your health, and even your day-to-day wellbeing. If you have missing or damaged teeth, you may feel embarrassed or self-conscious to the point that it negatively impacts your social life and relationships. Worse still, gaps in your smile can be detrimental to your overall health. Thankfully, there are…
The Link Between Gum Disease and Your Overall Health
Let’s be honest; teeth often steal the show. They dominate the big screen, billboards, and front pages of magazines. There’s just something irresistible about a brilliant smile! Because the pearly whites tend to capture everyone’s attention—including yours—the gums sometimes take a backseat. While they may not be as flashy as teeth, gums are extremely important,…
Using Technology to Treat Gum Disease
Over 50% of American adults have gum disease – an infection below the gum line. Gum disease is linked to several health problems – from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and pre-term babies – but only a small percentage of these adults get the treatment they need. Traditional gum disease treatment options involve cutting the gum…
What to Consider When Choosing a Restorative Dentist
Your pearly whites are the key to your confidence. When you flash a smile, it lights up the room. Your toothy grin speaks volumes about your personality. You may be wondering why we opened an article about restorative dentistry with a list of cliches. Lean in close, and we’ll let you in on a secret—they’re…
The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
For some, the dentist is more than just a place to embrace clean teeth and oral health; it’s a place that makes them exceptionally anxious and even scared. In fact, having a fear of the dentist—to varying degrees—is relatively common. Those who struggle with these feelings of anxiety and fear should not go without proper…