Grinding your teeth can cause serious damage to your teeth and jaw, but understanding what bruxism is can help you intervene before it is too late. Bruxism is a medical condition that causes the grinding or gnashing of your teeth.

When we lose our permanent teeth, it can be difficult to decide on your tooth replacement options. At Barotz Dental, we understand how tough these decisions are, and we want to make sure that we continue to be the best option for our patients. Two of the most popular options for the replacement of permanent teeth are dentures and dental implants.

If you have broken a tooth, you might not necessarily be in any pain, but it is still important that you are seen by our dental provider as soon as possible. Doing so can prevent further damage to your affected tooth and will ensure that you can manage any discomfort that does occur. If your break occurs out of regular hours, it is recommended that you visit an emergency dental provider, such as our dentistry offices here in Denver, CO where our experienced team of experts can assess your broken teeth and provide you with a temporary repair to keep you comfortable and prevent further damage.

If you are missing one or more teeth, it’s likely that your dentist in Denver has recommended dental implants. Dental implants are one of the best products on the market to help patients restore teeth and their smile for a variety of reasons.

They offer incredible durability and lifespan, they are easy to care and maintain, and the rates of failure are remarkably low. However, some patients can become concerned if they hear that they might need a bone graft in order to install a dental implant.

Many dental patients are rightfully concerned with potential gum recession. Gum recession is when the margin of the gums begins to pull away and move down the tooth. This exposes more of the tooth structure and leaves your teeth and underlying bone more exposed to possible infection or disease. Additionally, as the gum recedes, it creates pockets that can trap food particles and bacteria. These pockets are also difficult to clean regularly, so the potential to damage your tooth is further increased.

While teeth whitening is the premier cosmetic dental treatment in the U.S. and considered to be extremely safe, a small number of people are not suitable for whitening treatment. This is either due to medical reasons, or because whitening is highly unlikely to be able to create the result desired by the patient.