Dental implants are a revolutionary way to replace missing teeth, regain form and function, and avoid the bone loss and facial changes that come when teeth are lost. When you have more than one missing tooth, bone loss can give you a prematurely aged look, your ability to enjoy the foods you love can be diminished (as chewing may become compromised), and your nutrition may also suffer. Dental implants can intercept these risks.

A dental implant is a biocompatible post that is inserted into your jawbone and continually stimulates the bone to prevent further bone loss. A crown is placed on this replacement tooth root to replace your lost tooth and let you chew the foods you love. They are self-supporting (they don’t need crowns on neighboring teeth for support as you’d need with a dental bridge) and are beautifully crafted to look like a natural tooth.

If you’re looking for dental implants from a dentist in Longmont, we can help! As with all of our services, we offer a variety of solutions to meet your needs. Whether you want to replace a single missing tooth with one implant, or all of your teeth with implant-supported dentures, this procedure could be the solution you’re looking for. Call today for a no-obligation consultation to see if this fantastic tooth-replacement option is for you!

Invisalign® clear aligners are an innovative and discreet way to straighten your teeth. Available at Dental Horizons – your dentist in Longmont – this orthodontic choice gives you a straighter, healthier smile without metal, train-track braces. As well as looking more attractive than tightly spaced, crooked, or gapped teeth, a straight smile is easier to clean and keep healthy.

With Invisalign, clear, removable aligners gradually shift teeth into their correct position. These custom-made aligners fit snugly and comfortably onto your smile. They can be removed for cleaning your teeth, playing sports, and other activities. Millions of people love this orthodontic treatment because it’s so discreet.

If you’re looking for Invisalign, give us a call for a no-obligation consultation. We’ll look at your unique needs, determine if Invisalign fits into your lifestyle, and help you decide whether it’s the right choice for you. We hope to hear from you!

At night, open-mouth breathing (which may or may not be accompanied by snoring or sleep apnea) can cause damage to your teeth and gums. What’s the connection? Mouth-breathing can dry out your gums and other soft tissues in your mouth. This can cause an unbalance in the natural bacteria in your mouth and lead to gum disease and tooth decay. Over the years, open-mouth breathing can also cause structural issues like over-bites, under-bites, and the resulting effects of teeth grinding (worn teeth, cracks, jaw pain, face pain, and more).

In addition, when you sleep, everyone’s saliva production drops dramatically, so its benefits are greatly reduced. Saliva is a natural defense against cavities and gum disease as it neutralizes plaque acids and remineralizes teeth.

So, when you breathe with an open mouth during the night, you have two strikes against your oral health that are working together to bring about gum and tooth trouble.

How can you tell if you’re a mouth-breather at night? If you answer “yes” to one of these questions, it’s time to investigate!

• Is your mouth exceptionally dry when you wake up?
• Do you have very bad breath?
• Is your voice hoarse?
• Are you always tired during the daytime?
• Do you experience foggy brain?

How do you stop open-mouth breathing at night? Well, you can’t “just decide” to stop. That’s why we have helped hundreds of patients with a small, comfortable appliance that you wear overnight. It’s custom-made specifically for you.
If you are a mouth-breather, or suspect you are one, let’s save your smile. Call for a consultation. We’ll help you get a breath of fresh air!

When you’re looking for teeth whitening in Longmont, you have many choices – and you may be tempted to just purchase off-the-shelf whitening products at the local pharmacy, or try a DYI option from the internet because they seem cheaper than a customized option available from your dentist in Longmont. In most cases though, off-the-shelf teeth whitening kids will not give you the results you’re looking for. Results could range from unnaturally super-white teeth or teeth that are still drab and discolored. DIY options could damage your teeth, leaving them in need of further treatment.

At Dental Horizons, we customize a treatment plan with consideration of your unique smile needs, and then prescribe your teeth whitening solution based on these needs. With us, you’ll achieve natural results quickly and safely.

When you’re in next, ask us about teeth whitening, and if you’re new to us, give us a call and we’ll set up your consultation.

Dental sleep medicine involves the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

Regular snoring can be caused by a number of things including mouth anatomy, sinuses, allergies, weight, and alcohol consumption. When you snore, it’s because your tongue and the muscles in your throat and soft palate (top of mouth at the back) relax and block your usually-open airway.

Snoring with sleep apnea is when your sleep is interrupted by brief periods of limited or no air exchange. You could experience thirty or more periods per hour of breathing interruptions! Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed but can lead to hypertension, strokes, heart attacks, or even sudden death.

At Dental Horizons, we can help both snoring and sleep apnea by prescribing a small custom-fitted oral appliance that repositions your jaw during sleep, allowing your airways to remain open and your breathing to stay consistent – so you can have a restful night’s sleep.

We’ve helped hundreds of patients correct their night-time breathing and get a good night sleep which is critical to overall health. If you or someone you love suffers from snoring or sleep apnea, and if you’re online now looking for a “sleep apnea dentist near me,” we’d love to help. Call today to find out more.