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Teeth and Oral Care

Each tooth is covered by hard and mineralized enamel. Your teeth are supported by dentin, a mineralized connective tissue that is supported also by a dental pulp, a soft connecting tissue. This mineralized connective tissue will let ...READ»

What is Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the gums and ligaments which support the teeth. This leads to bone loss and deep pockets between the teeth and gums which are not easily cleanable. Extremely high amounts of bacteria can ...READ»

What is Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the gums and ligaments which support the teeth. This leads to bone loss and deep pockets between the teeth and gums which are not easily cleanable. Extremely high amounts of bacteria can ...READ»

What is Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the gums and ligaments which support the teeth. This leads to bone loss and deep pockets between the teeth and gums which are not easily cleanable. Extremely high amounts of bacteria can ...READ»

Quick Tips for Busy Parents: Teen Pediatric Dentistry

Just because your teenager isn’t a child anymore, doesn’t mean she should stop seeing her pediatric dentist. Dentistry to meet the special needs of teens and adolescents is an important part of the specialized training for ...READ»

Quick Tips for Busy Parents: Teen Pediatric Dentistry

Just because your teenager isn’t a child anymore, doesn’t mean she should stop seeing her pediatric dentist. Dentistry to meet the special needs of teens and adolescents is an important part of the specialized training for ...READ»

Keeping Your Children’s Teeth Healthy

1. Remember, a child's dental care begins before birth. A child's teeth form between the third and sixth month of pregnancy. An expectant mother must practice good health habits to ensure proper development of her unborn child's ...READ»

What is an impacted tooth?

An impacted tooth is one that is prevented from erupting into the mouth normally. And impacted teeth are a risk factor for problems such as tooth infection, cyst formation, or damage to adjacent teeth. The removal of impacted ...READ»

What is an impacted tooth?

An impacted tooth is one that is prevented from erupting into the mouth normally. And impacted teeth are a risk factor for problems such as tooth infection, cyst formation, or damage to adjacent teeth. The removal of impacted ...READ»

Top 10 Reasons Not to Dodge Your Dental Cleaning Appointment

Sure, regular cleanings with our office promote good oral hygiene, but did you know it can also prevent a multitude of diseases? That 2 o'clock chair-side rendezvous may not seem nearly as exciting as a late lunch with a friend, but ...READ»

Will Wearing Invisalign Aligners Affect My Speech?

Similar to other orthodontic treatments, Invisalign aligners may temporarily affect the speech of some people, and you may have a slight lisp for a day or two. However, as your tongue gets used to having aligners in your mouth, any ...READ»

What is Invisalign?

Your Invisalign treatment will consist of a series of aligners that you switch out about every two weeks. Each aligner is individually manufactured with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth into place. And since your ...READ»

Water Pick : What is it?

Water picks are dental cleaning devices that penetrate deep into the teeth crevices and gums. They deep clean teeth and gums by emitting pressurized water, mouthwash, or antibacterial oral solutions through various tips with water ...READ»

How to Choose a Mouthwash

Most brands are marketed as antiseptic. That's simply another way of saying that they kill germs. Besides choosing a mouthwash by its flavor (and there are plenty — from mint and cinnamon to bubble gum), you can look for the ...READ»

Benedict O. Vanek, DDS

Dr. Ben Vanek has been providing quality dental care for over 30 years. He offers his patients years of knowledge and skill and the benefit of his personal commitment to his continuing education.Dr. Ben Sr. is a 1964 graduate of St. ...READ»

Steven J. Vanek, DDS

Dr. Steve was born and raised in the Green Mountain area, attending Regis Jesuit High School. In 1997, he graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and a Minor in Anatomy and Neurobiology. He ...READ»

Endodontic Dentistry

A root canal is usually necessary when the nerve is damaged or diseased. This damage can come from bacteria from a cavity, gum disease, infection or injury.A root canal is done through a small opening in the crown of the tooth and ...READ»

Orthodontic Treatment

Braces are not just for kids anymore. Many adults who have suffered from crowded, unsightly teeth are electing to correct their smile. We offer "Invisalign" invisible braces. They are used to correct cases with rotated teeth, tipped ...READ»

Preventative Dentistry

These things done every day can help you have a beautiful & healthy smile. * Brush your teeth thoroughly twice or more a day * Clean ...READ»

Veneers

Veneers can help improve the appearance of front teeth that have permanent stains or discoloration and are unable to be whitened, small gaps between the front teeth, ...READ»