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Periodontal Treatments: Non-Surgical vs Surgical

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Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is an infection and inflammation that affects the tissues and bone that support your teeth. Today we will discuss the different options, non-surgical and surgical, we offer to help treat gum disease.                                     … Continued

Why Is Sugar Bad for My Teeth?

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Read our blog post to learn how sugar affects teeth. We also provide a few tips to help strengthen your teeth and protect them from decay. Schedule your next checkup to be sure your teeth are healthy and strong!

How Oral Health Can Affect Your Complexion

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Read our blog post to learn how toothpaste residue, poor diet, and bad oral hygiene can cause acne. At your next checkup, we can make sure that your oral health is in good standing. Visit us for cleaner teeth and clearer skin!

How Your Hygienist Diagnoses Gum Disease

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If you have recently visited your hygienist, you may recall hearing numbers like “424” or “323.” Do you know what those numbers are linked too? We are going to go over what your hygienist means by this and how it diagnoses gum disease. In last month’s blog, we defined gum disease, or periodontal disease, as an … Continued

What is Gum Recession?

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Common Causes When you hear the term “recession,” it doesn’t usually indicate good things. Such as economic recession, receding hairlines, and of course, gum recession. However, there is good news! Although it may not be easy, gum recession can be fixed.  Gum or gingival recession is when the gums in your mouth start shrinking away … Continued

5 Cool Facts About Modern Dental Technology

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Check out our blog post to learn about how advanced dental technology helps us give you the smile of your dreams. We talk about one-visit professional teeth whitening, Lumineers, digital dental X-rays, dental implants, dental crowns, and sedation dentistry. Contact us for more information about our high-quality services!

What is Periodontal Disease?

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As a member of our highly committed hygiene team here at Summit Family Dentistry, we take Periodontal Disease very seriously and are always on the forefront of prevention.   So, what is Periodontal Disease?  Periodontal Disease, also known as gum disease, is an infection and inflammation that affects the tissues and bone that support your … Continued

Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids

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With your kids heading back to school, it’s time to start preparing your child’s lunch again! A nutritious lunch plays an important role in your child’s overall well-being and focus at school.   Below are some healthy food items that are inexpensive, easy to prepare, and, most importantly, beneficial to your child’s dental health. Veggies … Continued

What Is the Easiest Way to Brush a Dog’s Teeth?

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Calling all dog parents! Read our blog post for tips to make your furry friend’s oral care routine be as “paw-sitive” as “paw-sible”. Contact us to schedule your own teeth cleaning at our Littleton dental practice.

The Power of a Smile

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The Power of a Smile Story by our Associate Doctor, Eugene Liu One of my most memorable patients that I have ever met was Allison from when I was doing my externship in Pennsylvania. Allison was 26 years old, unemployed and a mother of two. She came to the dental clinic one day because her … Continued



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