Are you thinking about improving your appearance with a smile makeover? Are you skeptical when you hear promises of a “perfect” or “celebrity” smile? Well, at Victor H. Burdick Jr. DDS in Littleton CO, so are we. After all, perfect is a pretty tall order. So let’s do a reality check, and review two of …
We treat all of our patients royally here at Victor H. Burdick Jr. DDS in Littleton CO, but some of them receive actual crowns. Not what a king or queen wears, of course, but crowns for their teeth! Crowns are sometimes called caps, and they’re placed over a tooth to restore its shape and strength, …
Can you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? If you are like most of us, you got some cavities fairly young, and the ubiquitous silver fillings that were once standard. At Victor H. Burdick Jr. DDS in Littleton CO, there is a better option. Composite fillings can be made …
A condition known as dry mouth is fairly common, and has some common causes. It can be really uncomfortable, and can also pose a threat to your dental health. Here are some tips from Victor H. Burdick Jr. DDS in Littleton CO. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STO-me-ah. Some …
At Victor H. Burdick Jr. DDS in Littleton CO, we make each appointment a noteworthy experience with our attention to detail, and commitment to each patient’s dental health. Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing …
These days, there are more ways to exercise than ever before. People have personal trainers, visit all-purpose gyms, take advantage of specialty facilities, and participate in recreational sports. At Victor H. Burdick Jr. DDS in Littleton CO, we want to remind our patients that many of these activities pose a risk to teeth. You may …
If you’re like most of us, you’d like to have the best smile possible. Have you given much thought to improving yours? At Victor H. Burdick Jr. DDS in Littleton CO, we have some thoughts on that. Cosmetic dentistry can make a huge difference, but a great smile often comes down to making a plan …
The typical American diet tends to be high in calories and low in nutrition. If your body is lacking in important nutrients, the tissues in the mouth may have trouble resisting infection. These infections can lead to gum disease. We’ll use this post from Victor H. Burdick Jr. DDS in Littleton CO to explain. A …
At Victor H. Burdick Jr. DDS in Littleton CO, we use cosmetic dentistry every day to create fabulous new smiles for our patients. We call this a smile makeover. What exactly does that mean? A smile makeover means using the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to make positive changes to your smile. These techniques might include: …
For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at Victor H. Burdick Jr. DDS in Littleton CO, it’s more an inconvenience than anything else. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes something that …