There was a time when I thought the use of fluorescence for cavity detection was an excessive and unnecessary gimmick. I had worked on a project involving fluorescent tags on recombinant proteins during my PhD work, and I believed that fluorescence would not be a useful way to find cavities due to the complexity and…

This patient presented with persistent pain her previous dentist was unable to diagnose. At Poudre Valley Family Dentistry, we’re happy to offer cracked tooth repair to the Fort Collins, CO area and surrounding communities. Looking at the contact points between the upper and lower teeth, it was apparent that there were non- ideal forces on…

Periodontal disease is often difficult to detect on your own, but it can have serious implications for your overall health. Getting periodontal disease treatment is important for your overall health. Many people with periodontal disease are not even aware they have it. We actually wish periodontal disease hurt! Pain is typically a clear indication to…

I saw a patient recently whose main concern was, “Why won’t the dentist just clean my teeth?” He came from another office and was frustrated by their recommendation for periodontal therapy. He did not understand why he could no longer be treated with the same regular cleaning he had been receiving for decades. The patient’s…

It’s that time of year again! Take advantage of the dental benefits you’ve paid for all year long! At Poudre Valley Family Dentistry, we’re happy to accept most dental insurance in the Fort Collins, CO area and surrounding communities. Dental Insurance If you are paying for dental insurance and need dental treatment or are not…

This is a common question from patients with dental anxiety. Oral sedation IS completely different from nitrous oxide–from a patient experience, physiological, and even legal, standpoint. At Poudre Valley Family Dentistry, we’re happy to offer sedation dentistry to the Fort Collins and surrounding communities. Dental Anxiety We recently saw a patient who was so anxious…