Expectant mothers have plenty of things to worry about. They’re growing a brand new life, and it’s a big responsibility. For many pregnant women, caring for their teeth goes by the wayside. Unfortunately, the fluctuating hormone levels during pregnancy can lead to a number of oral health concerns, so it’s essential that pregnant patients keep […]
Read MoreWhat Happens if I Have Oral Health Concerns While Pregnant?
July 2, 2018
Help! I Can’t Get rid of My Bad Breath!
July 22, 2017
The technical term for chronic bad breath is halitosis. If you’re one of the many people who struggle with this condition, you likely know all about the adverse effects bad breath can have on your personal and professional life. Luckily for Sage Dental Care patients, our Westminster dentist and team can help you achieve and […]
Read MoreThe Wisdom of Wisdom Tooth Extractions
July 2, 2017
Modern dentistry has a focus on prevention. That means we work with patients on a regular basis to stop the majority of oral health concerns before they even begin. Unfortunately, there are some dental health issues that can’t be avoided with regular checkups at Sage Dental Care. One of the restorative treatments patients typically can’t […]
Read MoreFive Reasons to Get a Back to School Dental Checkup
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 More2014 Dental Benefits Will Expire
August 3, 2014
Make sure you use your remaining dental insurance benefits for the year. It is easy to forget that you have a remaining balance left on your dental insurance. You need to use these for treatment before the end of 2014, or your dental benefits will expire and you’ll lose them. On most every plan, the […]
Read MoreDr. Batliner to Keynote 2014 International Indigenous Oral Health Conference
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 MoreMouth Guards
June 3, 2014
Did you know that more than 5 million teeth are broken or knocked out every year from sports related injuries and up to 40 percent of all sports injuries involve the face. (Source: Study Dentistry UBC) If you or your children participate in sports without a mouth guard, you are 60 times more likely to suffer […]
Read MoreTo Boulder’s Healthy Eaters: Some “Health Foods” Can Be Bad For Teeth
March 5, 2014
As a resident of Boulder, I can tell you that it seems that everyone (well almost) is health conscious. They run, they ride bikes, ski, rock climb and, most of all, they eat right- vegan, vegetarian, gluten or dairy free. Everyone is into health foods. Last year, the social media site Foursquare rated Boulder Colorado […]
Read More8 Foods that Damage Your Teeth
November 20, 2013
In addition to daily brushing and flossing, one of the best things you can do to keep you teeth healthy is to educate yourself on foods that damage your teeth. You’ve been told since you were a kid that sugar is bad. But do most people think of bread, dried fruits, popcorn, or your child’s […]
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