“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” The famous spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh said those words, and while his focus might be on religion, science backs up his words. Smiling makes your life better, and good oral health makes your smile better. A Colorado Springs dentist offers some tips to help you keep your smile in tip-top condition.

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Whether you’ve just relocated your family for a new job or better opportunity, there are lots of things that you need to consider when making a new city home. Dental care should be one of the top priorities—after all, everyone needs a dental home as well.  One task that you cannot let fall between the cracks is finding a great family dentist in Colorado Springs that has the experience and services that each of your loved one’s needs. Before you choose just any family dentist in your new city, consider what Aesthetic Dentistry by Design has to offer you.

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If you’re missing one or more teeth, your smile just isn’t at its best. Dental implants in Colorado Springs are a highly effective replacement option — in fact, they are the best method of completing a smile that’s available today.

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It’s April, and that means it’s also time to ask: when was your last oral cancer screening? This month is Oral Cancer Awareness month, and your dentist in Colorado Springs would like to remind you that adult patients should have a screening along with their regular checkups and cleanings at least annually. So this month, schedule a visit with Dr. Kenneth Gasper. Doing so could save your life!

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You need to choose a new dentist. You would like one who offers everything you need for your oral health and aesthetics. Which dentist in Colorado Springs should you choose? Here are some suggestions for finding your best match. You could well find him at Aesthetic Dentistry by Design.

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Your teeth and gums impact your systemic health. The American Academy of Periodontology, a group of gum disease experts, states that people with advanced gum disease are twice as likely to have coronary artery disease as people with good oral health. Your dentist in Colorado Springs, Dr. Kenneth Gasper and Dr. James Orban, carefully examine gums for signs of gum disease and use modern treatments to heal them. Dr. Gasper and Dr. James explain how your gums and your heart health are connected.

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There are two things you can count on when a dental emergency happens – it won’t be convenient and it will probably feel scary and maybe even overwhelming. The first thing to do is to remain calm and remember that when you have the right team on your side, everything will be all right. When you know what to do, your situation may not feel as stressful. Your dentist in Colorado Springs discusses how to handle a dental emergency.

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What is usually running through your mind as you are brushing your teeth? You’re probably making your grocery list for the next day, trying to remember a song you heard, or thinking just about anything else. October is actually National Dental Hygiene Month, and in honor of that, your dentist in Colorado Springs from Aesthetic Dentistry by Design would like you to take a moment and consider your everyday dental hygiene. It is probably the most important part of keeping your teeth healthy. Here are some easy tips from Dr. Ken Gasper and Dr. James Orban. (more…)

“Why do you look so upset in all of these?” your friend jokes. You just spent the weekend exploring the Garden of the Gods and have the pictures to prove it. There are two things in every picture: the breathtaking and gravity-defying landscape, along with your seemingly unaffected face. Everyone else in the photos are smiling as much as they can, but you seem completely over it. Truthfully, the last thing you wanted was a batch of photos showing your missing teeth. It’s best to just try and appear stern and brooding, right? Fortunately, if you are looking for one of the most reliable ways to restore your smile, you can now get dental implants in Colorado Springs. (more…)