Our Practice is Open!
Our office is open and taking extra precautions during this time, including a virtual waiting room. Please note that hours may change regularly, so it’s best to call the office for the latest updates.
July 17, 2020
In the midst of trying to stay home and social distance, we’ve probably put off some appointments, including the dentist. At the very least, you should be visiting your dentist once a year. But, the recommendation to keep your dental health in best shape is to visit the dentist once every six months. The Importance […]
Read More
Comments Off on How Often Do I Need a Dental Cleaning?
January 24, 2020
Mouthwash is a great way to keep your breath fresh and mouth clean, however, it should be used as a supplement, not a replacement, for brushing and flossing. And did you know that mouthwash wasn’t actually designed for your mouth when it was initially created? Let’s explore the history of mouthwash and alternative ways you […]
Read More
Comments Off on Alternative Uses for Mouthwash
December 13, 2019
Are you struggling with your Christmas shopping this year? Although oral hygiene gifts may not be at the top of everyone’s wish list, we all need them to keep our pearly whites healthy and clean. If you are fresh out of Christmas shopping ideas, you have come to the right place! Check out our list […]
Read More
Comments Off on 6 Holiday Gifts for Your Oral Health
October 3, 2019
We all know we need to brush our teeth twice a day. Anything less than that can harm our oral health, but what about the opposite end of the spectrum? Is it OK to brush more than twice a day? It’s something we’re all familiar with—that gritty feeling in our teeth. It feels uncomfortable, and […]
Read More
Comments Off on Can You Brush Your Teeth Too Much?
September 21, 2015
Dental amalgam is the metal that has been in used to repair cavities caused by tooth decay for over 150 years. It is a mixture of several metals, including mercury. Mercury is a heavy metal that has been determined to be toxic in some forms. Replacement is unnecessary if in good condition At Sage Dental […]
Read More
Comments Off on Do I Need My Metal, Amalgam Fillings Replaced?
April 29, 2015
Losing a tooth or teeth as an adult can be upsetting or embarrassing. But thanks to new technology, there are now a variety of ways to restore a great smile. Here are the four options we offer our patients at Sage Dental Care. There are advantages and disadvantages to each so lets go through them: […]
Read More
Comments Off on Lost a Tooth? You Have Options
April 20, 2015
The huge construction cost overruns at the VA Hospital in Aurora has been a hot topic recently. It is currently slated to go more than $1 billion dollars over budget. Dr Batliner ran the VA hospitals in the Rocky Mountain states from 1995 to 2003. In this editorial, he explains how this could have been […]
Read More
Comments Off on Dr Batliner Featured in the the Denver Post
October 24, 2014
A lot of patients will put off dental treatment because of cost. According to a recent report from the U.S. Senate, 130 million Americans don’t have dental insurance. Many health insurance plans do not provide dental insurance. Unfortunately the plans that do include dental coverage tend to be expensive. And the patient ends up sharing […]
Read More
Comments Off on Save Big With our Discount Dental Plan
August 12, 2014
In getting ready for a new school year, most parents end up with a long back-to-school list. While buying school supplies and clothes is something Mom or Dad can do on their own, if you want to get a back to school dental checkup, you will need to schedule it for your child before their […]
Read More
Comments Off on Five Reasons to Get a Back to School Dental Checkup
June 25, 2014
One of my passions as a dentist is improving oral health to under served populations. Close to 50 million Americans live in dental health shortage areas– regions of the country that are designated as dental health professional shortage areas by the U.S Department of Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration. The Pew Center estimates than […]
Read More
Comments Off on Dr. Batliner to Keynote 2014 International Indigenous Oral
Health Conference