Scott Greenhalgh DDS - Cosmetic Dentistry

Thursday, February 11, 2010

What's New? (dental implants)


What's new right now? EVERYTHING! There really is a lot happening in modern dentistry right now. Dental implant technology is exploding and becoming more and more commonplace. Many people have either had dental implants or know someone who has. We will keep seeing advancements that make it easier and easier to have dental implants (see our short dental implant video). Once of the best innovations recently has been the process called "All on four".

Four implants are used to replace all of the teeth on one jaw. They can be done rapidly and in some circumstances, patients can have their new implant teeth or bridge the same day. In the past it often required six to eight implants, possibly sinus surgery or sinus bone grafting, then wait six to twelve months, then wait another two to three months to make the new teeth.

We can look forward to more and more advancements like this, ones that make lessen the complexity, lessen the amount of surgery necessary and shorten the time that it takes until you receive your final teeth. And now more than ever before, we have great cosmetic dentistry to connect to those implants, making them not only work well, but look better than ever! Contact us today to learn more about how implants can fit your lifestyle. we are happy to offer dental implant dentistry in Denver.

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posted by Dr. Scott at 10:06 PM

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Halitosis can adversely impact your social or professional life, which is probably why there are hundreds of products sold today to address this problem. Halitosis is usually caused by bacteria in your mouth breaking down proteins and releasing nasty-smelling chemicals. There are also other rare causes of bad breath, including sinus infections and gastric acid reflux.

Preventing Bad Breath

The most effective way to prevent bad breath is maintaining excellent oral hygiene. Brushing and flossing will remove most of the malodorous bacteria from the teeth and gums, but most bacteria live on the tongue. Therefore, cleaning your tongue with a specialized tongue cleaner should be part of your brushing routine.

Regular cleanings at your dentist's office every six months can help prevent bad breath as well. If it has been more than six months since you've been to a general or cosmetic dentist, you should schedule an appointment with Denver cosmetic dentist, Dr. Scott Greenhalgh right away.

Why Cosmetic Dentistry?

If you or someone you know has bad breath that just won't go away no matter what mouthwash, toothpaste, or other product you try, it may be fixed with cosmetic dentistry. For example, any crack or chip in a tooth may be a breeding ground for bacteria that are hard to kill. Another place bacteria like to congregate is in the space around an old filling or crown. Dr. Greenhalgh can get rid of this breeding space for bacteria by reshaping or restoring your tooth to its original appearance.

To learn more about white fillings, dental crowns, porcelain veneers, and other cosmetic dentistry options for bad breath in Denver or Lakewood, please contact Scott Greenhalgh, DDS today.

posted by Tiffany at 1:29 PM

Friday, February 5, 2010

What's around the next bend?


You just never know where the roads you are on life are going to take you. As I look back over 22 years in dentistry in denver I am always amazed at the cool people I get to meet.


My wife told me today, someone came up to her after her exercise class and said "Hey, I saw your picture at Wal-Mart". OK- how exactly do you respond to that? What this lady really meant was that she saw my wife's picture at Costco (a little better, at least to me!).


Last year we started work on our website. I knew I wanted it to have a certain look. I searched a LOT of options and photographers. I met (my now good friend) Mark of Mark Cafiero Photography (his blog, it's hilarious). Mark ROCKS, there are a lot of nice photos in the world, but Mark has the eye. We immediately enrolled him to take our website photos, our staff photos, inside our office, some really cool portraits of our patients who finished cosmetic dentistry (see our before and after gallery) and even our family portraits.


Anyway, the road turns like this: Mark has since started a business with Costco to take cool, original, outdoor family photos (visit them here: http://www.neversaycheese.com/). He used a number of images of my family and I in some of the promotions with Costco.


I am reading his blog today, and BAM, there's my wife and I at the bottom of one of his mailers... (I AM happy that Mark is not doing a Wal-Mart promotion, otherwise I'd have to get some Billy-Bob teeth...)


SO, look for the best people you can find, then do as much work, pleasure, hanging out or whatever you can with them.


You never know what's around the NEXT bend...

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posted by Dr. Scott at 4:50 PM

Monday, February 1, 2010

When quality is NOT important


In reading the newspaper today, I came across an article that described the demise of multiple Japanese industries. The one that caught my eye the most was about Toyota. Somehow this icon of quality and cost controls, innovation and domination just slipped off of the map.

Here's my take on what went wrong: 1) Resting on your laurels. Just because you did it right and well last time doesn't mean that you will have success in the next opportunity. In cosmetic dentistry, the quality of the final result for YOU, this time, is all that matters. If I have 100 or 1000 other veneers or smile makeovers, and you aren't excited with YOURS, then the laurels really don't matter.

2) You can't afford to stop being fanatical about quality. FANATICAL, obsessive, relentless, unyielding, tireless...I think you get the idea. In our Denver cosmetic dentist office, every tooth, every smile, every examination, every experience matters! My staff knows I an obsessive about the results and the experience that our patients receive.

3) Do it right EVERY time. There is no room for "we'll just let this slide a little bit." Every encounter with a patient needs to go as orchestrated, so that they receive the results they were hoping for. We fight every day to make sure we are not losing sight of what each of our clients are expecting from us. (and more importantly-to go beyond what they are expecting).

SO, when is quality not important? The answer is it it constantly, unendingly important. (If you are looking for this sort of experience, then contact us today.)

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posted by Dr. Scott at 1:56 PM

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