The Best & Worst Halloween Candy for Your Child’s Teeth

Halloween is just around the corner, and with it comes a year’s supply of sugary treats for children across the country. While a piece of candy or two every once in a while is perfectly fine, too much sugar will cause plaque to build up on your child’s teeth, where it can form cavities. Some… Read More »

What’s the Buzz about CEREC One-Visit Crowns?

Dr. Bennett and our staff at Arvada Dental Center are committed to providing you with world-class care using the latest in dental technology. This includes utilizing advanced CEREC technology to make quality dental crowns in just one office visit! CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, or CEramic REConstruction, and was developed by… Read More »

Fluoride Treatments

You have most likely been asked whether or not you want a fluoride treatment after your hygiene appointment at Arvada Dental Center. You may be among the many that accept the treatment but do not completely understand why it is recommended and why it is an important part of your overall oral health. This article… Read More »

One-Year Anniversary

Wow, is it hard to believe that Arvada Dental Center is about to celebrate their one-year anniversary at their new location? ADC moved to their new location at: 5220 Wadsworth Bypass, Unit C in Arvada on May 23rd, 2014. Through the course of the last year we have been able to meet over 685 new… Read More »

Oral Cancer

Cancer. It’s the word that sends most people on a painful trip down memory lane. Breast Cancer. Skin Cancer. Pancreatic Cancer. Prostate Cancer. Ovarian Cancer. We all know someone who has fought cancer and, sadly, lost the battle. Thankfully, most people also know someone who has undergone chemotherapy or radiation or surgery, and come out… Read More »

Decoding Dental Insurance

Understanding dental insurance can be a tedious process and differs greatly from medical insurance.  In this issue hopefully we can highlight some of the most important features of dental insurance and help   What is Dental Insurance? That’s a tricky question.  All dental insurances vary by company, coverage and cost.  Dental insurance, much like medical… Read More »

Xylitol

“The most common infectious disease known to mankind is dental caries (cavities). Cavities are formed when oral bacteria convert dietary sugars into acid that will weaken tooth enamel. It is difficult to avoid sugar in our diets since it is a hidden ingredient in many of our foods. Fortunately, a natural sugar substitute, called Xylitol,… Read More »