Tony was in today wondering what we could do to close the gap (also known as a “Diastema”)  between his front two teeth.  After talking about several options, he decided the best option for him was to have direct composite bonding. 

A very simple, one appointment procedure was completed today by using a conditioner on his front two teeth.  Dr. Hughes then used a bonding agent which was cured with an LED curing light.  Composite resin, which comes in several different shades of tooth color, is then shaped to the teeth.  The composite resin is also cured with an LED curing light.  Final contouring and shaping gives the following results for many years to come:

Actual artistry by Dr. Tracey Hughes

Louisville Cosmetic Dentist

Boulder Cosmetic Dentist

Did you know:

According to the National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety that
• Dental injuries are the most common type of orofacial injury sustained during participation in sports; the majority of these dental injuries are preventable.
• An athlete is 60 times more likely to sustain damage to the teeth when not wearing a protective mouthguard.
• It is estimated that mouthguards prevent approximately 200,000 injuries each year in high school and college football
• Mouthguards which are bought at sports stores without any individual fitting, provide only a low level of protection, if any.

According to the American Dental Association:
• A properly fitted mouthguard reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion from a blow to the jaw.
• Mouthguards should be worn at all times during competition; in practice as well as in games

The American Dental Association recommends wearing custom mouthguards for the following sports: acrobats, basketball, boxing, field Hockey, football, gymnastics, handball, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, roller hockey, rugby, shot putting, skateboarding, skiing, skydiving, soccer, squash, surfing, volleyball, water polo, weightlifting, wrestling.

Posted by: Angela Shore

This Saturday August 21 I will be Hiking my first 14ner! I am so excited and nervous at the same time. 9 of us girls will be climbing Quandry and getting up at 4:00 am to start our trek! Wish us Luck and I will keep you all posted on how it goes. Stay Tuned!

Posted By Elizabeth Frauen

I’ve been in so much pain all day, every day, and have had no idea of the root problem. Going from physical therapy to a headache clinic, getting a series of mri’s evaluated and medications adjusted, hasn’t relieved my pain. However, having an exam and xrays taken by Dr. Tracey Hughes and Elizabeth has finally led to a discussion for a treatment plan. Finally, I feel a sense of hope and am willing to trust the staff and treatments. Angela was very nice and willing to explain the financial plan in complete detail. I felt so welcome as a new patient and am glad that I gave Boulder Valley Dental a call.   Sharon G. (Lafayette, CO ) 8/10/10

Neuromuscular Dentistry, Removable orthotic, Headaches, TMJ Therapy

Kim is excellent, as usual, and totally humorous. I could have her as a daughter any day.  Jim K.  (Louisiville)  8/9/10

Cherry- berry Smoothie

1 cup pitted dark red cherris

1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries

1 cup fresh raspberries

1 cup pomegranate juice, chilled

1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

In a blender combine strawberries, cherries, raspberries, pomegranate juice and blueberries. Cover and blend until almost smooth and Enjoy. Should make 4 servings

posted by Elizabeth Frauen

What is xylitol?

It is a sweet tasting, naturally occurring sweetener. It has one-third less calories than table sugar. It is produced from birch trees, some hardwood trees and fibrous vegetation.  And the best part is, it is now  researched to have many dental benefits as well.

The many dental benefits xylitol offers is: reduction of dental caries (cavities), reduction of plaque formation, increase in salivary production (which helps re-mineralize damaged tooth enamel),  it works synergistically with fluoridated oral hygiene products, and it changes the pH of the saliva -therefore making an environment that bacteria cannot thrive.

The theraputic dose recommended by researchers is 6-10 grams per day. This can be achieved by chewing 3 pieces of xylitol gum per day, preferably after each meal to neutralize the pH of the saliva. Other food sources of xylitol are plums and raspberries. Many natural toothpastes and rinses now contain xylitol. Other products I prefer are: trident gum, spry mints and gums, and the professional cari-free product line.  Given this information I have started my family on these products to give them a fighting chance against tooth decay.

Kim Anderson is wonderful – great customer service, knows her stuff and explains things well. Dr. Hughes is also great.   Rich H.  (Boulder, CO)  7/22/10

I am a love and logic parent of my 6 year old daughter and 7 year old son,  and I receive a monthly newsletter from Dr. Charles Fay giving tips on parenting.  This month I received a very pertinent newletter I wanted to share with you all concerning getting your children to brush their teeth.  Hope you enjoy it!  Dr. Tracey Hughes

“Getting Them To Brush Their Teeth”

Have you ever been amazed at how tightly children can clench their teeth together when you try to “help” them brush their teeth? I have! And, yes, I admit it, I’ve tried to brush a strong-willed child’s teeth, for them. Fortunately, I came to my senses before I lost a finger.

While we can’t make spirited children take care of their teeth, we can apply the three E’s of Love and Logic.

The first “E” stands for example. The next time your child needs to brush, experiment with saying, “I’m going to brush my teeth. I like to take care of them so that I can have treats.”

The second “E” stands for experience. Many children need to experience some logical consequences associated with failing to take care of their mouths. Just the other day I drove through McDonald’s and ordered a child-size chocolate shake for myself. Three-year-old Cody sat in the backseat crying and whining about the fact that I didn’t get one for him. I felt horrible, but I knew that this little learning experience was far more affordable than having a mouth full of cavities as he grew older.

The third “E” stands for empathy. When we can be sad, rather than angry or sarcastic, our kids are forced to realize that their poor decisions decrease the quality of their lives.

A very creative mother said this to her 13-year-old daughter:

Honey, I’m no longer going to nag you about brushing. When I see that you aren’t, I’ll deposit your allowance into a special bank account I’ve named “dentures for my daughter.”

For more tips on taking the battles out of daily life with your kids, check out our Stress-Free Parenting Package.

Thanks for reading! Our goal is to help as many families as possible. If this is a benefit, forward it to a friend or visit www.loveandlogic.com/join to sign up.

Dr. Charles Fay

The Love and Logic Institute