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Happy Toothsday!

It's Tuesday, October 16th and National Boss's Day.  Highland Smiles not only has the best dentists in town, we have the best bosses!  

Come by and check out our amazing team led by two amazing women.

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Halloween is just around the corner meaning candy, candy, candy.

Remember these candy facts:

• The stickier the candy, the more it stays on your teeth.
• The longer it takes to eat, the longer sugar is in your mouth.
• The harder the candy, the easier to break a tooth.
• The best time to eat candy is right after your healthy meal when saliva can break ...

Did you know we partner annually with Operation Gratitude to send candy to our U.S. Troops, First Responders, Veterans, Military Families, and Wounded Hero’s??  Last year we sent over 300 pounds of candy, and our goal for this year is 500 pounds!  

While out shopping for your Halloween candy, pick up some extra, and bring it to the office between Monday, ...

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Check out https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/dental-sealants# for a full article on dental sealants.

The Tongue.

It is often said that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the body, but that is simply not true.  The strongest muscle in the body is the heart, pumping 24/7 to get blood to all the other muscles.

Don't knock the importance of the tongue....it helps us every day to chew and taste our food, swallow, talk and helps ...

The Tongue.

It is often said that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the body, but that is simply not true.  The strongest muscle in the body is the heart, pumping 24/7 to get blood to all the other muscles.

Don't knock the importance of the tongue....it helps us every day to chew and taste our food, swallow, talk and helps ...

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Did you know that you can get sick from your toothbrush!??  Mouths and toothbrushes are home to millions of bacteria and a few simple steps can keep you healthy.  

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Did you know that your teeth are the only part of your body that can't heal themselves??  Make sure to brush and floss and get in for your dental check-ups to keep them healthy.

Check out the full story on Facebook or Instagram!

Did you know you can get gum disease and gingivitis by kissing someone, sharing utensils, or sharing drinks???  Good news!!  You can prevent gum disease and gingivitis with good oral hygiene; brushing and flossing.  Call today for your next check-up and cleaning appointment.

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Do you wake in the morning with jaw pain or feeling like you have an all-day headache?  Do you find yourself stressed out and clenching your teeth during the day?  Chronic teeth grinding and/or clenching (aka Bruxism) can not only make your ...

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More than half of the year has flown by!!  Why wait until the end of the year to utilize your annual dental benefits?  Call today and we can check your remaining benefits to schedule any treatment before the summer is over without the holiday rush.  

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Week three of our CEREC series shows the lovely Jasmine getting the crown out of the milling unit and ready for the oven.  This step is crucial as we test the crown and make sure it fits properly before it gets cooked, otherwise we have to go back to the design phase and start over.  Check out Instagram and ...

The next step in a CEREC crown is the milling process.  Our team places a CEREC "block" into the milling unit, the scanner sends the prescription, and the crown is "printed" from the block.  Watch the video on Facebook, Instagram or our YouTube channel.

The first step in creating a beautiful crown is the scanning and designing process. Our lovely assistant Jasmine demonstrates how she scans and designs a custom CEREC crown on our Facebook page, Instagram page and YouTube page.  Please check it out and stay tuned for the next phase next week!

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We love our patients!  Check out the generous donations to help Newborns in Need.  You can still donate and all donations between now and this Friday, May 12th, will be entered for a free ZOOM whitening treatment.

Call or stop by for details.

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Babies, Babies, Babies.  What about the moms??  This week's Tidbit Toothsday is all about moms and dental care during pregnancy.  Don't forget to make a donation to help our partnership with Denver Health Foundation's Newborns in Need.  

Check out our video on YouTube and Facebook for details!

Since we are all things baby right now....enjoy this Toothsday Tidbit!