Scott Greenhalgh DDS - Cosmetic Dentistry

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!).


Lasy 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 our 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

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Should I quit my Dentist job?


The word Doctor derives largely from the concept of "one who teaches." I find myself constantly trying to teach my patients about all-things-dental. In fact, I may have to quit my day job as a Denver Cosmetic dentist, and become a full-time blogger or internet writer.

I am currently working on a series on "How to read and understand online reviews." You'll see some more editions before long. Today I started a series on "Why you need a GREAT dental exam." I see new patients almost daily, so we spend a lot of time helping people understand what's right and what's wrong in their mouths (see what to expect on your first visit). I believe that patients deserve sooooo much better than what they usually receive. Most patients just simply haven't had the opportunity to have personalized attention (see Why Choose Us?").

Ok, I've decided....I AM keeping my day job (as a cosmetic dentist). I'll just have to talk faster, and type faster... so hang on!


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posted by Dr. Scott at 4:03 PM

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Insights into a Cosmetic Dentistry career

I just finished breakfast with a long-term dentist friend of mine. We've had a standing annual breakfast meeting for about 15 years now. Time flies... As I write this I am sitting in a Starbuck's. Not just ANY Starbuck's, but one that used to be my old dental office. It's actually sort of creepy. Who knew then that a little ramshackle dental building would later be converted to a neighborhood coffee hotspot.

Back in 1991 I started my first dental practice in Denver, near the DU campus. Even from the beginning, one of the first organizations I became involved with was the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. I placed my first veneers almost 20 years ago now.

Even though, the years are starting to really add up, I still enjoy cosmetic dentistry more than anything else I do. I appreciate the opportunity to change smiles and change lives. I am looking forward to the next 15 years too (though I'm fairly sure we have enough Starbuck's now).

So if you are looking for veneers, or maybe to revitalize your smile, contact me today. I'll even buy you a cup of Starbuck's if you mention my old office...

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posted by Dr. Scott at 9:50 AM

Monday, January 11, 2010

Causes of Tooth Sensitivity

Tooth sensitivity is the result of stimuli like food or drink coming into contact with the dentin layer of the tooth. The dentin is usually protected by the hard enamel layer except at the root of the tooth. The reason it hurts is that the dentin contains channels that lead to the nerve inside the tooth, which sends a pain signal to the brain when touched.

Tooth sensitivity, then, happens when the dentin is exposed somehow. Receding gums expose the dentin at the base of the tooth, leading to a feeling of pain around the root. This can be the result of gum disease or irritating the gums by brushing too forcefully.

Chipped and broken teeth may also be extra-sensitive. Bacteria can live in the damaged section of the tooth and reach the dentin layer underneath. Dr. Greenhalgh is an experienced cosmetic dentist who can restore damaged teeth and decrease the sensitivity and pain.

Good oral hygiene is necessary to prevent tooth decay, which also causes pain and sensitivity, especially near the roots. Cavities at the root can expose the dentin layer.

There are multiple treatments for sensitive teeth. For mild cases, special toothpaste may be used to dampen nerve responses. Painful or severe cases should be treated by a dentist, who may affix a white filling or sealant to act in place of the enamel where it has decayed or been undermined.

To find out what a cosmetic dentist in the Denver/Lakewood area can do to reduce the pain of sensitive teeth, please contact Scott Greenhalgh, DDS today.

posted by Erica at 10:15 AM

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Stem cells advancements!

As you know I have an interest in the role that preserving stem cell from dental sources can have on the future of medicine.

 

I found an interesting source called "latest Stem Cell News". here's their link: http://www.stem-cells-news.com/1/

 

We are going to see some amazing breakthroughs-things that even now still smack of science fiction or medical thriller novels. 

 

For now, here's some down-to-earth things you can do: stay apprised on the developments by visiting sites like these, and you can also preserve your own family's stem cells from either baby teeth or wisdom teeth. Visit my site at www.ScottGreenhalghDDS.com to learn more.

We are leading the Denver dental community with our enrollment in two different Stem cell preservation services; one called Bioeden, and the other StemSave. Each have different purposes.

 

If you have more interest in how you can preserve Stem cells for the later medical use for your family, contact us today at: (303) 988-9060.

 

 

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posted by Dr. Scott at 10:08 AM

Monday, January 4, 2010

Hey, check us out on Google!

I had a few minutes to check what was happening out on the web. You might know I am in the middle of writing a series about "How to use reviews to find a new Dentist".

As I was wandering around the web, and searched for "denver cosmetic dentist". I wound up at Google. How exciting to see that our practice has the most reviews listed by Google! And to their credit, Google has condensed a lot of information and a lot of quotes from patients who have posted reviews (in a lot of places).

I encourage you to visit the Google reviews. (and thanks to those of you who have been such great supporters, we look forward to serving you again in 2010!).

I was pleasantly surprised to see how all of those web-bots summarized our practice!

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posted by Dr. Scott at 4:46 PM

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