Certain foods can be difficult to eat with dentures – including healthy ones like crisp fresh fruits and vegetables. Since they sit on your gums, held in place largely by suction (with the possible addition of denture adhesive), vigorous chewing can loosen or even dislodge dentures. If you’re avoiding certain foods due to dentures, talk to us ...

You can celebrate a new kind of freedom this summer when you take the first step toward better oral and overall health. It’s in overcoming your dental anxiety that’s been keeping you from having a beautiful, healthy smile and teeth that work properly. Here’s a video message from your Colorado Springs dentist, Dr. Sommer, explaining the ...

When most people think of cosmetic dentistry, they tend to assume it’s exclusive to women. But men care just as much about having attractive smiles they can feel proud of! That’s why we’re sharing Joe’s testimonial in today’s video. Check it out to hear him talk about his cosmetic dentistry experience in Colorado Springs and what ...

When a loose front tooth suddenly fell out when she was just a teenager, Linda had to spend years after her restorative treatment feeling insecure about her smile because of the complications that followed. But today, you can check out her testimonial to hear how Linda finally found lasting, beautiful solutions with our smile makeover plan in ...

As if straightening your teeth without uncomfortable metal braces didn’t already sound appealing enough, your Colorado Springs dentist offers an innovative way to determine how well Invisalign might work for you before treatment begins. Here’s a video message from Dr. Sommer about how this revolutionary clear aligners system moves teeth ...

Some dental issues can wait, but others can’t. You deserve a dentist who will be honest with you about the difference so you can make the most informed decisions about your oral health. That’s one of the reasons Melody trusts Dr. Sommer with all her dental needs, including a tooth extraction procedure for an oral infection, which ...

Changes to your gums, no matter how insignificant they may seem, shouldn’t go ignored. That’s because dark, swollen, tender, and bleeding gums are all signs of periodontal infection, which is the number one cause of adult tooth loss. Catching it in the earliest stages is the best defense you have in reversing gum disease, so take today’s ...

It’s the time of year to celebrate love, but if you and your sweetheart are feeling exhausted and cranky, you probably don’t have enough energy to devote to romance. This is business-as-usual for many couples when one of them is suffering from sleep apnea. From loud snoring to chronic daytime fatigue, it’s the kind of condition that can ...

Routine visits to your Colorado Springs dentist are an essential part of keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Today, we want to encourage you to get your next appointment on the calendar now! Because the beginning of a new year is always a great opportunity to give your oral and overall health a fresh start, here are 5 reasons we want you to ...