http://blog.downtowndenverdentist.com General Dentistry for Your Ultimate Smile Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:05:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Over time, teeth can lose their sparkle. One day, you look in the mirror and notice that your once-white smile is now lifeless and unexciting. You’re not alone. Millions of Americans visit the dentist each year to whiten their smiles. In fact, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) states ... http://blog.downtowndenverdentist.com/?p=225 "On Tuesday Aug. 24 Dr. Radz will be doing a live webinar on the many uses of composite resins (tooth-colored fillings) and will be sharing with other dentists the latest materials and techniques used to make beautiful new teeth. Dr. Radz is working with a Germany company, Voco (www.vocolearning.com) to ... http://blog.downtowndenverdentist.com/?p=228 Science marches forward, much to the benefit of the healthcare field and mankind as a whole. Some amazing research projects are being done. For instance, scientists are creating imitation bone from pressurized, chemically altered wicker (there's a herd of sheep in Italy with wooden bones), but many amazing technologies and ... http://blog.downtowndenverdentist.com/?p=218 You may have heard bits and pieces of information about cosmetic dentistry and smile makeovers through the years. Cosmetic dental procedures became hugely popular when the television show Extreme Makeover was on ABC. The starring dentist, Dr. Bill Dorfman, completed amazing smile transformations that changed the appearance and confidence of ... http://blog.downtowndenverdentist.com/?p=209 Watch what you put in your mouth. The foods you eat affect whole-body health and weight issues, but they also impact your risk for develop gum disease, tooth decay, and sensitive teeth - and even oral cancer. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for American adults and has ... http://blog.downtowndenverdentist.com/?p=200 Kids' Oral Health The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment tells us that in our state, kids miss nearly eight million hours of school each year because of oral pain. It's not surprising when you consider the most prevalent childhood disease in America is dental caries, or tooth decay. Adults' ... http://blog.downtowndenverdentist.com/?p=192 Adults no longer have to compromise their mature, sophisticated image when undergoing orthodontic treatment. Dr. Radz knows how hard you've worked to polish your appearance, and he understands the need to maintain a beautiful smile. Metal braces simply won't do. Now, with clear braces, Dr. Radz can straighten your teeth quickly and ... http://blog.downtowndenverdentist.com/?p=185 Dr. Radz believes that the patients in his care should have total peace of mind and body during dental procedures. A proponent of innovative technology, Dr. Radz has invested in the Waterlase MD dental laser to provide hard and soft tissue laser dentistry in our downtown Denver dental office. Waterlase ... http://blog.downtowndenverdentist.com/?p=183 Michelle is on the US Ski Team and will compete in the moguls competition at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics later this month. We are very proud of Michelle and look forward to seeing Michelle on the medal stand flashing her beautiful smile (and showing off the bonding we did for her)!  To ... http://blog.downtowndenverdentist.com/?p=178 The Early Show on CBS did a great segment on cosmetic dental procedures recently.  It is very interesting. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6075907n&tag=related;photovideo http://blog.downtowndenverdentist.com/?p=174