Your Trusted Dentist in Denver
Finding the right dentist in Denver, Colorado, can be daunting. With so many options available, choosing the one that best suits your dental care needs is essential. That’s where Ascent Dental Group comes in. As your trusted dentist in Denver, our team of experienced and compassionate professionals provides you with the highest quality dental care […]
Discovering the Benefits of a Holistic Dentist
Are you looking for a dentist who will care for your teeth and overall well-being? You might want to try visiting our holistic dentist in Denver, Colorado. Unlike traditional dentists who focus solely on fixing dental problems, holistic dentist Dr. Jeff Johnston takes a more natural approach by considering the whole body and the impact […]
7 Worst Beverages for Your Teeth
The best drink for your teeth is water. Neutral pH, hydrating, and nonstaining. But we know you’re tempted to drink something else from time to time. But if you’re going to drink, do it in a way that’s safe for your teeth. Here’s a list of drinks to avoid or limit if you want to […]
What to Do When a Crown Is Loose
Loose Dental Crown Solutions If you have a loose dental crown, don’t panic. Dental crowns can last for years, but everything fails sometimes, and coming loose is a common problem for dental crowns. But if you respond properly, it won’t necessarily harm your tooth, and the crown can often be put back in place. The […]
Is a Root Canal Painful?
Root canals are infamous. They are supposedly the benchmark for the most unpleasant experiences in life. When people want to say that an experience was really bad and excruciatingly painful, they will compare them to a root canal. You have to understand that the reputation of root canals goes back a long time, and has […]
What to Do When You Chip a Tooth
When you chip a tooth, the most important thing is to see a dentist right away. It’s not always easy to tell whether you’ve done serious damage to your tooth or not, so don’t put off a dental visit thinking it’s just a minor problem. Before You Can Get to the Dentist You may not […]
When to Remove Wisdom Teeth
Although most people seem to need their wisdom teeth removed, it’s not always necessary. It’s important to remember that removing wisdom teeth is not always recommended. However, there are many reasons why you might want your wisdom teeth removed, such as: They cause crowding and orthodontic problems They cause pain They have become infected They […]
Causes of a Toothache
I found this diagram on the internet and it really helps explain causes of tooth sensitivy or pain. Causes of a toothache can be many different things. I wanted to share this. Dr. Johnston
Deep Cleaning / Dental Scaling
When teeth and gums don’t get cleaned properly, the food particles mix with bacteria in your mouth and develop a soft substance called plaque. This plaque if not removed can turn into a harder substance known as dental tartar or calculus. If tartar is still not removed, it start impinging on the gums and create […]
Press Release #1 – Cerec
Local Colorado Dentist Utilizes CEREC Technology to Execute Simplistic and Efficient Dental Appointments for all Patients Dr. Jeff Johnston, dentist in Cherry Creek, is pleased to announce that his practice is able to utilize CEREC technology to create crowns, fillings and veneers in just a single visit. This technology allows Dr. Johnston to offer superior […]
Omnicam
Sirona Dental Systems, based in Germany, has just released Omnicam. The first intra-oral camera of its kind for CAD CAM sytems. This is a 3D/2D intraoral camera. They have also released thier CAD CAM software to be in color, not just stone looking models. I was at the release in Las Vegas in August. They […]
Dental Education
Around 8yrs ago, I graduated from dental school. I was on top of the world, my brain was chalked full of dentistry, and I was ready to become a dentist. Upon the first month of practicing dentisty, I saw patients and cases I have never seen before and that I didn’t know how to treat or even where […]
Cerec Mentoring
I wanted to take a second and share my weekend with you. This past weekend (Jan 27, 29 2012) I headed out to The Scottsdale Center for dentistry in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Scottsdale Center for dentistry is a world renowned dental teaching facility and is one of the top teaching facilities in the United States. […]
Reasons skipping the dentist is bad for you
While most don’t love going to the dentist, we try our hardest to make ourselves do it twice a year. But for some reason, we skip the dentist more than any of our other health-related appointments. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 71.4 percent of women over age 18 had their teeth cleaned in […]