Blue Sage Dental Blog

Your smile is one of your most important assets, and you want to make sure it looks fantastic. But if there is a chip here or a crack there that’s getting in the way of your most confident grin, you may be reluctant to flash it — and that’s what it is time to visit a cosmetic dentist in Ken Caryl.

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Picture perfect smiles look great, function properly, and they increase confidence for many people. However, only a few of our patients naturally have a gorgeous smile. At Blue Sage Dental, we offer a wide array of cosmetic dentistry services to deliver the flawless smiles of our patients’ dreams. Many people think the only way to get a gorgeous smile through cosmetic dentistry is to invest a large amount of time and money in an advanced smile makeover plan, but there are actually quite a few cosmetic treatments that can be completed quickly with minimal discomfort. Porcelain veneers are some of our most popular smile transforming treatments. In most cases, we’re able to completely transform your smile using porcelain veneers in just two short trips to our Littleton dental office. If you’re interested in enhancing your smile’s natural beauty, give the Blue Sage Dental team a call to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation. We’ll evaluate your smile and help you get the results you want within your schedule and budget.

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Braces get a bad rap, and for good reason. While they’re excellent at straightening teeth, they have some major drawbacks. They’re uncomfortable, they can take up to two years to produce their final results, and they come with dietary restrictions. Plus, they’re not exactly picturesque. But there is good news! If your teeth are crooked, porcelain veneers in Ken Caryl may be able to give you the smile you’ve always wanted — no braces required! How can this cosmetic treatment change your life?

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We’re quickly approaching the end of 2017, and with it we’re getting ready to close the book on one crazy year. But if you have unused dental insurance benefits remaining when the clock strikes 12 on New Year’s Eve, you’re also saying goodbye to potentially hundreds of dollars worth of dental care. Your Ken Caryl dentist can help you rescue those benefits — all for the good of your oral health AND your wallet.

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Every year, more than 700,000 Americans have their lives changed by a stroke. A stroke occurs when the blood supply in the brain becomes disrupted by plaque or a clot, sometimes leading to a rupture. It’s one of the top 3 causes of death in the United States today, and for the people who survive one, they have a multitude of challenges ahead of them. The effects of a stroke can create many difficulties for a person in regard to their overall health, but it can be particularly impactful on a person’s oral health. Today, your cosmetic dentist in Ken Caryl, Dr. Susan Kutis, discusses how a stroke can affect a person’s smile and what they can do to keep themselves healthy while they recover. (more…)

You already know that an apple a day helps keep the doctor away — it’s an adage as old as time. Could the same be true for your oral health? Well, when you consider the fact that apples are naturally hydrating and satisfying enough to maybe keep you from craving that sweet afternoon cookie or cake, we’d say yes! Especially for kiddos, who are at an even higher risk of developing tooth decay.

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So you’ve just started your Invisalign treatment, and you’re amazed at how unnoticeable the trays are. You’re so excited that your new, straighter smile is just a matter of months away. In fact, you’re ready to do just about anything to help it get here as quickly as possible. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do throughout your treatment to make sure you’re getting the absolute most out of it. Before you know it, your perfectly straight smile will be staring back at you in the mirror! (more…)

Gaps can occur between any of your teeth, and when they show up in the front, they can really affect the overall appearance of your smile. The American Dental Association reports that as much as a quarter of adults have a gap (or diastema) between the two front teeth. If that’s your issue, the cosmetic dentist Ken Caryl trusts, Dr. Kutis, has a wonderful solution with cosmetic bonding.

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You’re embarrassed, but it’s ok to admit it – you have a missing tooth and the blank spot in your smile not only affects your self-confidence, it negatively impacts other teeth as well. You’re young though, so you don’t want to resign yourself to dentures, but what alternatives do you have? With dental implants in Ken Caryl from Blue Sage Dental, your smile can be radiant again. In this post, Dr. Susan Kutis explains which patients are good candidates for this restorative procedure.

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