May is National Stroke Awareness Month
Stroke is a Brain Attack! 25% of stokes are hemorrhagic (caused by bleeding in the brain), 75% of strokes are considered ischemic (blockage in the vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the brain). Stoke symptoms: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, [...]
Smoking Cessation Resources
Here are some alarming facts about tobacco use. Did you know that the national average for a pack of cigarettes is $5.51? The annual death toll from tobacco related diseases is over 390,000 people and 50,000 people die from exposure to second hand smoke yearly. One cigarette contains over 4,800 chemicals and 69 of them [...]
The importance of a healthy mouth before you conceive…
OPEN WIDE! You may think you have a preconception plan all figured out: take vitamins, no alcohol or sushi, are vaccinations up to date?, and of course go to as many movies as possible while you still can! But are you planning to schedule an appointment with your dentist too? Getting a complete dental examination, including an evaluation [...]
Home Care Instructions after LANAP (Laser Gum Therapy)
HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS After Laser (LANAP) Treatment Vitamins, dietary supplements, or medications may be prescribed to improve your overall health. Take any prescribed medication according to directions. Dental laser procedures result in little or no discomfort following surgery. Take prescribed pain medications according to instructions if needed. Carefully avoid chewing food in the areas of [...]
Pregnant Women Get Your Periodontal Health Screened Today!!
Recently our new team member Stephanie and I were having a quick conversation about the effects of periodontal disease on our systemic health. Stephanie, being new to the dental scene has been doing some in-depth research on our laser gum treatments (LANAP) and was shocked to hear that periodontal disease can cause pre-term labor in [...]
Gum Surgery Alternative in Denver, Colorado
For people suffering from gum disease, aka. periodontal disease, there is an alternative treatment to traditional gum surgery. LANAP, laser assisted new attachment procedure, is a minimally invasive procedure, performed with a laser. There is minimal to no discomfort during and after the procedure. There is fast healing, and exceptional results. Also known as laser [...]
Hidden Gum Infections
“Hidden” Gum Infections Can Lead to a Stroke or Heart Disease! Find Out How Comfortable and Quick our Gum Therapies Can Be With Conscious Sedation. New studies link gum disease to stroke, heart disease, diabetes, low birth-weight babies and more. The truth is, if you haven’t been to a dentist in over 5 years, chances [...]
LANAP is a success in our office!
Dr. Tracey Hughes has been providing patients in our practice with moderate to severe gum disease (periodontitis) “LANAP treatment. Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure”. The procedure is a less invasive, less painful alternative to traditional gum surgery to treat periodontal infections. If you have been to a dentist and had your “pockets” measured, you know [...]
LANAP and Sedation Dentistry, Louisville,CO
Call today for information regarding the LANAP procedure and Sedation Dentistry. Any one of our compassionate team members can answer your questions!
Integrated Dental Technology from Louisville Dentist
Staying updated on the latest and most advanced techniques and technology is what we are all about at Boulder Valley Dental Center! We incorporate the following advanced technology in our practice: Millenium’s PerioLase (1064nm Nd:Yag Laser) LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, is the first FDA Cleared procedure using a laser to treat moderate to [...]
