tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:47:56 +0000http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blogger MK)Blogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-7219649093950581141Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:47:00 +00002010-04-19T12:47:56.252-06:00 This blog is now located at http://scottgreenhalghdds.blogspot.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://scottgreenhalghdds.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/04/this-blog-has-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (edanjou)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-8888473898207502429Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:14:00 +00002010-04-19T10:36:21.830-06:00Cosmetic Dentistrybefore and after galleryDenver cosmetic dentistAACDcosmetic dentist DenverWhen was the last time you saw "rabid" anything? I mean, look at this dog-he exemplifies it: tongue hanging way out, ears peaked, eyes focused in on something in the distance. He's ready to go.I guess that one of my passions in life is cosmetic dentistry. Over the years, I have learned to keep my tongue from hanging out, or drool on anyone, and especially to not bite anyone, but other than that, http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/04/rabid-about-cosmetic-dentistry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-826590042588966691Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:00:00 +00002010-04-16T18:43:55.411-06:00Cosmetic DentistryDr. Scott Greenhalgh DDSDenver cosmetic dentistsmile makeoverDentistrycosmetic dentist Denverbefore and after photosSmile gallerySimply put: Everyone is not a cosmetic dentist.I appreciate the opportunity to invade your thoughts for a few moments with my blogs. After practicing for over twenty years as a cosmetic dentist in Denver, I find I have a lot of opinions about how cosmetic dentistry is done.I think there is a lot to the adage: "If you can't say something nice about someone, then don't say anything at all". I have http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/04/everyone-is-not-cosmetic-dentist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-6411506661096141340Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:14:00 +00002010-04-11T16:17:51.470-06:00trustand after gallerybefore and after photosbeforesmile imagingScott Greenhalgh DDSdental crownsporcelain veneersI read an interesting blog today. It was talking about trust, confidence and how businesses, even cosmetic dentistry, need to earn their clients respect. I think that the success of long-standing relationships comes down to excellent communication. I am constantly looking for ways to express to my cosmetic dentistry clients that we are here to serve them and to create the results that they are http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/04/dentistry-and-trust.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-7859351538988877194Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:52:00 +00002010-04-08T23:16:12.468-06:00Dr. Scott Greenhalgh DDSsmile makeoverExaminer.comcosmetic dentist Denverveneersporcelain veneersI am often ranting to my staff, or to my wife, Tracy (who just wrote her first article in Examiner.com- check it out!). I rant from time to time about some of the things I am going to do when I have time.For instance, when I retire, I want to go to the gym for two hours a day, ride my bike like crazy, try more hot yoga, play racquetball with my boys, travel whenever possible and go to lots of http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/04/in-cosmetic-dentistry-it-all-matters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-4393641341327237653Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:05:00 +00002010-04-07T23:38:02.660-06:00Colorado Academy of Cosmetic DentistryScott Greenhalgh DDSAACDcosmetic dentist DenverI am a board member for the Colorado Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a local affiliate of the (coolest) cosmetic dentistry organization, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. The Colorado chapter is still a new group and still in it's infancy. In fact it really doesn't even have a logo yet (but here is the brand NEW one from the AACD-just released! and I thought it was nice of them to choosehttp://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/04/advancing-cosmetic-dentistry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-113103666160206616Sat, 03 Apr 2010 01:02:00 +00002010-04-05T09:33:08.212-06:00Cosmetic DentistryDr. Scott Greenhalgh DDSsmile makeoverfamily dentistdental websiteSmile galleryWhy is there SO much average to below-average information about cosmetic dentistry? Why is there such a volume of material out there on Google, Bing, Yahoo, Aol and the rest of the internet, and why is there really so little real helpful information?The answer lies in the fact that MANY people are trying to place themselves high in the internet searches. There are a LOT of people writing blogs http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/04/why-is-there-so-much-poor-info-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-47988515838915926Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:23:00 +00002010-04-01T13:14:47.515-06:00Cosmetic DentistryScott Greenhalgh DDSAACDcosmetic dentist DenverCosmetic dentistry is changing all the time. There are new techniques every year that allow more options for a smile makeover, or a new way to do veneers. We already have great technology such as smile simulations, to help patients preview what their smile COULD like like before they start anything. We have spent a lot of time building our before and after smile gallery, in hopes that you can http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/04/whats-new-in-cosmetic-dentistry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-7958385302849719692Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:51:00 +00002010-03-30T22:09:33.878-06:00teeth whiteningScott Greenhalgh DDSdental crownscosmetic dentist DenverWe've been hanging out with another family for a few days over spring break. Family togetherness is just a gooood thing! It slows everyone down, it compels each of us to talk with each other, and play with each other.We've been meeting different people around town. As a cosmetic dentist in Denver, one of the things I notice quickly is someone's smile. A smile really says a lot about each of us. http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/03/first-impressions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-6799711368173156900Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:15:00 +00002010-03-30T22:13:08.893-06:00denturesColorado Academy of Cosmetic Dentistrysmile makeoverScott Greenhalgh DDSbest Denver dentistporcelain veneersWhy is there a finish line at races? You know that classic tape that you see the winning runner throw up their arms and run through? I'm not really a runner, and I haven't really competed and won many races. SO...does the finish line matter for anyone else in the race besides the winner?You betcha it does! Even though I love being a cosmetic dentist in Denver, I have some other hobbies. I reallyhttp://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/03/how-important-is-finish-line-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-7995384842710746577Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +00002010-03-23T09:00:01.477-06:00Dr. Scott Greenhalgh DDSdental crownsdental implantsI had a patient contact me yesterday about her teenager who managed to knock 3 front teeth out. OUCH! Somehow one of the front teeth is just lost completely. Trampolines are dangerous for teeth, I have already fixed others with major trauma to the front teeth.Here are my priorities when I am addressing a situation like this:Get the patient out of pain as fast as possible!Stabilize the injured http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/03/cant-all-dentists-do-implants.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-8319038095227004319Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:32:00 +00002010-03-22T11:56:21.821-06:00Cosmetic DentistryMarcom awardsDr. Scott Greenhalgh DDSbefore and after galleryDan GoldsteinTracy GreenhalghPage1 SolutionsGoogleGroupon5280 MagazinePicasaMark CafieroHey, I want to let you in on a little secret I learned this weekend. There is this thing called the internet and you can find ANYTHING on it! OK, so it's not new anymore, but I am amazed at the abilities to find cool things, and even more than that, TALK about, visit and see cool things.My wife Tracy is a writer, she recently launched her new site (www.TracyGreenhalgh.com). She's written for 5280http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/03/cosmetic-dentistry-and-internet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-1176668980053409349Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:17:00 +00002010-03-20T10:17:21.960-06:00 I had a chance to visit my buddy Mark Cafiero last night. He's sorting through some health issues, so it's slowed him down a bit for a week, but you can just tell that he's even more determined to live life well. You need to stop by and visit him at either www.MarkCafiero.com or www.sixpeeps.com.  The guy has an amazing eye for photography. You just know talent when you see it. He even has a http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/03/get-inspired.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-2795492532535532154Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:11:00 +00002010-03-19T15:31:54.013-06:00Cosmetic DentistryColorado Academy of Cosmetic Dentistryexcellencefamily dentistScott Greenhalgh DDSexceptional dental careDenver dentistI was sitting at the Colorado Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry meeting last night. We hosted a speaker with a great research background on why all of our cosmetic dentistry materials work well, and how to get better results.I have had the opportunity to listen to some of the best dentists in the world, and here is what I have found: thoughtful attention to how a system works and impeccable attentionhttp://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/03/dental-comfort-and-exceptional-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-6287546076369353182Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:02:00 +00002010-03-17T23:29:13.947-06:00Tom Petersdental staffraving fansdentist reviewsdental crownscosmetic dentist DenverI'm in the middle (OK, still basically at the beginning) of Tom Peters new book: The little BIG things. As I mentioned the other day, Tom always gets me enthused about what I do and how I approach my cosmetic dentist practice in Denver. In fact, I already bought five copies to give to patients along the way. Oh and I think I sold at least three more copies for Tom as well, just from talking abouthttp://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/03/jump-around.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-6433069769575790685Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:58:00 +00002010-03-15T12:32:51.789-06:00excellenceTom PetersScott Greenhalgh DDScosmetic dentist DenverI was wandering through Barnes and Noble over the weekend. I thought I'd like to find something new to read. I was in one of those ADHD reading moods-meaning I didn't want to read something too intricate (like learning more skills from a manual about using Photoshop). I grabbed a book off one of the front tables. This bright neon-orange volume. Tom Peter's latest musing entitled "The little BIG http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/03/cosmetic-dentistry-and-tom-peters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-8203322035379715944Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:04:00 +00002010-03-12T23:26:07.693-07:00sedationdental fearcosmetic dentist reviewssedation dentistbest Denver dentistdental anxietyoral sedationStatics say that 50% of the population doesn't visit the dentist regularly. That would be like if NO women ever went to the dentist. That's a lot of people. I have found that one of the most profound reasons people don't see the dentist is because they are simply afraid.It often starts with some crummy childhood dental visit. Something to the effect of he didn't believe me when I said that it http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/03/if-you-are-afraid-of-dentist-what-helps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-2647179549957823869Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:07:00 +00002010-03-10T15:36:03.273-07:00Cosmetic DentistryStem cellsScott Greenhalgh DDSStemSaveChannel 7 NewsBioEdenI am looking forward to attending the seminar tonight entitled; Stem Cells: Emerging medical and dental therapies and the dental profession. I have been interested in the potential of stem cells for years now. In fact a number of years ago Christine Chang of Channel 7 News did a segment featuring our dental office (here's the dental stem cell video).I am currently working with two different http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/03/stem-cells-and-cosmetic-dentistry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-8643819833715021246Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:11:00 +00002010-03-08T14:15:55.474-07:00Millions of people suffer from frequent, recurring headaches and are unable to find out the real cause. What many don’t realize is that the origin of the problem may be in their teeth. Not many people think of dental issues as the cause of headaches, but actually bruxism (grinding/clenching teeth) and TMD cause far more recurring headaches than most people know.Bruxism (Grinding/Clenching)Bruxismhttp://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/03/headaches-caused-by-dental-issues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megan P)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-6040339061550446371Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:06:00 +00002010-03-08T10:59:52.896-07:00all on fourDenver cosmetic dentistgum diseasedenturebest Denver dentistdental implantscosmetic dentist Denverperiodontal diseaseI don't speak a lot about dentures. The reality is that there are a lot of them out there, and that many do not fit well. Many don't look very good either, since I see a lot of patients want to finally have the perfect white straight teeth that they never had naturally. Except...now it just looks UN-natural.As a cosmetic Dentist in Denver, I have found that there is even an art to making dentureshttp://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/03/dentures-bleeding-and-muscle-weakness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-3715794301226531274Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:39:00 +00002010-03-04T09:39:00.755-07:00Dr. Scott Greenhalgh DDSDr. Scott GreenhalghTMJbest Denver dentistDenver cosmetic dentistryDenver dentistI see new patients almost everyday. I see people that are new to Denver, haven't been to the dentist for years, or have had a major disappointment with their old Denver dentist. I would say that 80% of these people hope to have one of those "check-up" examinations that last about 5 minutes like when you have your teeth cleaned. What they seem to want is to run in and run out, and largely get the http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/03/why-you-need-great-dental-examination.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-2879862537681221630Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:05:00 +00002010-03-15T13:59:12.692-06:00dental implant videodental implantsDenver dentistRecently I was finishing up some crown work for my mom. She's a great patient; she worries about if she is sitting still enough, and making my work easy enough for me. She's happy that my dental office has a fish tank-somehow every dentist should. Last week, I finished a new crown for her. As I sat her up and we were chatting at the end of her appointment, it dawned on me...A little background http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/03/how-to-make-your-mom-have-dentures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-4957659379336149987Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:06:00 +00002010-02-11T22:36:51.416-07:00dental implant videoCosmetic DentistryDr. Scott Greenhalgh DDSall on fourdental implantsDenver dentistWhat'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 innovationshttp://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/02/whats-new-dental-implants.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-1030819368765763500Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:29:00 +00002010-02-10T13:32:02.163-07:00Halitosis 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 BreathThe mosthttp://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/02/bad-breath-halitosis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiffany)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8886551025376505242.post-2223466500985447238Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:50:00 +00002010-02-11T22:41:08.947-07:00Cosmetic Dentistrybefore and after gallerycosmetic dentist DenverMark CafieroYou 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 http://www.scottgreenhalghdds.com/2010/02/whats-around-next-bend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Scott)