With 53 mountains over 14,000 feet in elevation in Colorado, do you have what it takes to reach the top? These beloved “Fourteeners” or 14ers, are a pride of our state but offer a tremendous challenge to climb. In addition to the training, supplies, and mental courage needed, what happens if you … [Read more...]
How High Altitude Affects Teeth: Why Your Toothache is Worse in Colorado
The body responds to pressure changes in different ways, but the feeling of a change in pressure is similar – discomfort! If you’ve ever gone scuba diving, you may have felt an increase of pressure on your entire body as you dive beneath the sea. Likewise, when you’re on an airplane and the plane … [Read more...]
What to Expect at Your First Visit to North Boulder Dental Group
Whether you’ve just moved to the Boulder area or haven’t been to a dentist in years, there’s no reason to feel hesitant about joining the North Boulder Dental Group family of patients! At North Boulder Dental, we strive to be you and your family’s partner for excellent, complete oral health care. … [Read more...]
Three Ways to Help Prevent TMD
Of the over 200 bones in the human body, 22 are in the head and face. The mandible bone, or lower jawbone, is the only movable bone in the face and is connected to the temporal bone at two points, just in front of each ear. While there may be many bones in the head, it is the hinged … [Read more...]
Interested in Teeth Whitening? How to Avoid Sensitive Teeth Whether You Choose In-Office or At-Home Teeth Whitening
Beautiful, white teeth can take years off your appearance and make you feel more comfortable and confident! So how can you get the pearly whites you deserve without feeling the discomfort from overly sensitive teeth? Let’s take a look at why teeth get sensitive and tips to get you looking great … [Read more...]