Don’t Let the Pandemic Ruin Your Oral Health
At our biomimetic dentistry in Colorado, Dr. McGinty strives to help protect the oral health of her patients during this pandemic. Dentists across the U.S. have seen a significant increase in the number of patients experiencing oral health issues like tooth decay, gum disease, and cracked, chipped, and broken teeth. As with most disruptions to…
Read MoreTooth Loss a Health Risk for Seniors
As a holistic Denver dentist, our team at McGinty Dental Group want patients to better understand just how interconnected different aspects of our health are with each other. While many of our patients may consider the health of their teeth and gums as important to enjoying a great looking smile, they may not also appreciate just…
Read MoreResearchers Examine COVID’s Connection to Our Oral Health
At our biometric dental practice in Denver, Dr. McGinty works to better inform her patients about how interconnected our oral health is with our overall health. Decades worth of research has found clear connections linking our oral health with a variety of chronic health conditions that include diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. Now, British researchers…
Read MoreAnswering Important Questions About Antibody Testing
As businesses and non-essential medical providers begin the process of reopening here in Oregon and around the U.S., we will all start the process of once again leaving home to visit places like our biomimetic dental practice in Denver. Even as reported cases of COVID-19 continue to decline, it’s still possible to contract the virus…
Read MoreMysterious Vaping Illness on the Rise
It doesn’t take a biological dentist in Denver to know the dangers smoking presents to our oral and overall health. In fact, the known health risks associated with smoking have led a growing number of kids and adults to make the switch to vaping, a habit many people assume is safer than smoking cigarettes. However,…
Read MoreGum Disease Linked to an Increased Cancer Risk
As a holistic dentist in Littleton, our team at McGinty Dental Group wants all of our patients to understand the connection that exists between our oral and overall health. In previous posts, we’ve covered studies that have examined how poor oral health can increase the risk for systemic health problems that can impact the heart,…
Read MoreWhat’s Causing That Metallic Taste in Your Mouth
At the McGinty Dental Group, we understand that much like car maintenance, most of our patients don’t think too much about their oral health until something goes wrong. While a toothache or problems eating may have a pretty clear cause, there are other common oral health conditions that can leave patients wondering. One issue that…
Read MoreRegenerative Medicine Will Forever Change Dental Care
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported back in 2012 that approximately half of all Americans over the age of 30 have some degree of gum disease the announcement painted a very bleak picture for the country’s future oral health. The CDC also noted that over 70 percent of adults 65 and older…
Read MoreFour Tips Towards Enjoying a Great Looking Smile
As patients of Dr. McGinty know, a healthy smile requires brushing twice a day, scheduling regular visits at our Denver biological dentist office and cutting back on the amount of sugar you consume daily. If you’re one of the many patients who takes good care of their oral health only to discover you need a…
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