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Custom Athletic Mouthguards Protect Your Smile this Sports Season

September 11, 2014

Filed under: Children's Dentistry,General Dentistry,Uncategorized — Tags: anderson family dental, black forest, colorado springs, Colorado springs dentist, custom athletic mouthguards, dr. erick t. anderson, dr. richard l. anderson, falcon, fort carson, general dentistry, stratmoor — tntadmin @ 7:43 pm

As adults and children from across the country gear up to play their favorite sports, it’s important to remember a vital piece of protective equipment: an athletic mouthguard. Proven to help prevent a variety of severe orofacial injuries across a broad spectrum of activities, custom athletic mouthguards are just as important as the helmets and pads you wear while you play. At Anderson Family Dental in Colorado Springs, CO, Dr. Erick T. Anderson and Dr. Richard L. Anderson offer families from throughout the area an extensive selection of preventive dentistry solutions, including custom athletic mouthguards.

Why Choose Custom Athletic Mouthguards?

While it is true that you can find athletic mouthguards on the shelves at your local pharmacy or sporting goods store, these generic oral appliances simply cannot defend against injury as effectively as a customized mouthguard from your dentist. Because a custom athletic mouthguard is precisely modeled to fit your unique dentition, it is substantially more comfortable and will not shift in the mouth during rigorous gameplay.

According to the ADA, custom athletic mouthguards are strongly recommended for use in the following sports and recreational activities, among others:

Baseball, basketball, softball, and racquetball
Soccer, football, squash, and field hockey
Weightlifting, boxing, and wrestling
Surfing, water polo, and skateboarding
Equestrian events
Ice hockey and inline skating
Extreme sports

With a custom sports mouthguard from Anderson Family Dental, you can protect your smile from potentially serious injuries, including knocked out teeth, partially dislodged teeth, soft tissue injuries, broken jaws, and even concussions.

Protect Precious Smiles with an Athletic Mouthguard

Are your children planning on participating in football, baseball, softball, karate, or any other contact sport this season? Make sure that their pearly whites are adequately protected with custom athletic mouthguards from Anderson Family Dental. Our doctors and team genuinely look forward to helping you keep your family’s smiles safe and healthy this busy sports season and all year round. Contact our office in Colorado Springs, CO today to schedule your free consultation. Our family-friendly dental practice proudly serves patients from communities in Fort Carson, Stratmoor, Falcon, Black Forest, and more.

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CEREC One-Visit Crowns for a Beautiful, Strong Smile on Your Schedule

June 10, 2014

Filed under: General Dentistry,Restorative Dentistry,Uncategorized — Tags: anderson family dental, black forest, CEREC, colorado springs, Colorado springs dentist, dr. erick t. anderson, dr. richard l. anderson, falcon, fort carson, stratmoor — e_anderson @ 9:44 pm

Crowns are a common restorative option in modern dentistry, offering fundamental support and protection for teeth that have been compromised by decay or damage. At Anderson Family Dental in Colorado Springs, CO, Dr. Erick T. Anderson and Dr. Richard L. Anderson understand that your time is a valuable commodity, so we offer a variety of restorative dentistry services that fit your lifestyle, including CEREC one-visit crowns.

Benefits of CEREC One-Day Restorations

Prior to the advent of CEREC one-visit crowns, a patient in need of a dental restoration would need to make multiple appointments with his or her dentist before the final restoration was actually placed. Messy impression materials were used to take molds of the patient’s dentition and then sent to a separate lab in order to fabricate the crown. In the meantime, the patient would have to leave wearing a temporary crown and return when the final piece had been completed.

Today, however, the advanced technology of CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic) makes it possible to capture digital impressions, fabricate a customized dental crown, and place the restoration all in a single visit. Patients are free to leave our office with their complete crown intact, looking and feeling better than ever before.

Schedule Your Consultation Today

Whether you are planning to receive treatment that involves a ceramic restoration or you currently have a dental crown and need a replacement, we are here to help. Contact our office in Colorado Springs, CO today and schedule your appointment with our team. We can’t wait to see your smile, and to help you rejuvenate and restore it with our wide range of dental services. Our practice happily welcomes patients from throughout the nearby areas as well, including Falcon, Fort Carson, Black Forest, Stratmoor, and beyond.

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Tooth-Colored Fillings at Anderson Family Dental for a Healthy & Beautiful Smile

May 6, 2014

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,General Dentistry,Uncategorized — Tags: anderson family dental, black forest, colorado springs, Colorado springs dentist, composite resin fillings, dr. erick t. anderson, dr. richard l. anderson, falcon, fort carson, general dentistry, stratmoor, tooth-colored fillings — e_anderson @ 6:25 pm

Dental fillings are the most commonly performed restorative dentistry services, providing stability to a tooth’s structure when it has been compromised by decay. At Anderson Family Dental in Colorado Springs, CO, Dr. Erick T. Anderson and Dr. Richard L. Anderson offer a wide variety of restorative dentistry procedures, including tooth-colored fillings for a smile that is as beautiful as it is healthy.

Why Choose Tooth-Colored Fillings?

Historically, dental caries – more commonly known simply as cavities – have been treated using a filling material comprised of a metal amalgam. This amalgam contained mercury, silver, and other metals to form a solid barrier against bacterial invasion and further infection. Today, however, the majority of dentists and patients agree that composite resin is the preferred material for dental fillings.

Composite resin fillings, also called tooth-colored fillings, are customized to blend in flawlessly with the rest of your smile. Rather than hide your smile from the world because you are self-conscious about your dark metal fillings, you can feel free to show off your pearly whites anytime and anywhere you like. In addition to their aesthetic benefits, tooth-colored fillings offer functional advantages over amalgams as well. Unlike metal fillings, tooth-colored composites do not react to changes in temperature, so there’s none of the sensitivity that patients often cite when drinking hot or cold liquids. Enjoy a smile that is always comfortable and always great-looking with tooth-colored fillings from Anderson Family Dental.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

Whether you are looking to replace your old amalgam fillings with more modern tooth-colored composites or you are in need of a new restoration for a current cavity, our team is here to help you. Contact our office in Colorado Springs, CO today and schedule your appointment with our experienced, knowledgeable doctors. We look forward to helping you achieve your most beautiful smile as well as optimal oral health for years to come. Our conveniently located dental practice happily welcomes patients from throughout Colorado Springs, as well as nearby communities in Stratmoor, Fort Carson, Black Forest, Falcon, and more.

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Achieve the Smile of Your Dreams with Porcelain Veneers at Anderson Family Dental

February 20, 2014

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,Uncategorized — Tags: anderson family dental, black forest, colorado springs, cosmetic dentist colorado springs, cosmetic dentistry, dr. erick t. anderson, dr. richard l. anderson, falcon, fort carson, porcelain veneers, stratmoor — e_anderson @ 8:29 am

Your smile is one of the first features that people notice when they meet you. If you tend to cover your mouth when you laugh or smile because you’re embarrassed about the condition of your teeth, you’re not alone. In fact, many American men and women report some degree of self-confidence and dissatisfaction with the appearance of their teeth. At Anderson Family Dental in Colorado Springs, CO, Drs. Richard L. and Erick T. Anderson help patients just like you reclaim their smiles with advanced cosmetic dentistry services, including custom-fit porcelain veneers.

How Porcelain Veneers Can Help You

Porcelain veneers are thin, tooth-colored sheaths of smooth dental porcelain that are meticulously crafted to precisely fit over your natural teeth. They look and feel natural, resist stains, and correct a wide variety of common cosmetic problems. The application process is so simple that it typically only takes two visits to Anderson Family Dental – one appointment to consult with your dentists and take an impression of your teeth, and one visit to have the veneers affixed. The result is a beautifully uniform new smile that you’ll be happy to show off to the world around you.

Cosmetic dental flaws that are frequently corrected with the application of porcelain veneers are:

Chips and cracks in enamel
Deep, set-in stains that are resistant to professional-grade whitening
Misaligned teeth in the smile zone
Gaps between teeth
Teeth that are misshapen, too large or too small

Get the Brilliant Smile You Deserve

Have you been wishing there was a way to correct the imperfections in your smile, but you don’t want to undergo invasive cosmetic procedures? Contact our office in Colorado Springs, CO today to find out how simple it can be to completely revitalize your smile with porcelain veneers! We also happily welcome patients from Falcon, Black Forest, Stratmoor, Fort Carson and the surrounding areas.

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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month: Celebrate with Anderson Family Dental

February 10, 2014

Filed under: Children's Dentistry,Uncategorized — Tags: anderson family dental, black forest, Children's Dentistry, colorado springs, falcon, fort carson, general dentistry, stratmoor — e_anderson @ 2:04 pm

Every year in February, the American Dental Association (ADA) observes National Children’s Dental Health Month, teaming up with oral healthcare professionals across America to emphasize the importance of children’s dentistry. At Anderson Family Dental in Colorado Springs, CO, Drs. Richard L. and Erick T. Anderson provide children of all ages with the comprehensive, preventive dental care they need to enjoy a lifetime of bright smiles and exceptional oral health.

The Importance of Early Dental Care

When you begin practicing proper oral hygiene with your child when they’re young, you’re paving the way for a future of happy, healthy smiles. In addition to daily tooth brushing at home, it’s important to make sure your tiny tots see us at Anderson Family Dental for regular checkups and cleanings. We may suggest fluoride treatments to strengthen tooth enamel and sealants to help prevent decay caused by foods and drinks. From the moment your child steps through our doors, we will do everything we can to ensure a calm, pleasant experience. After all, we’re all about patient comfort here, no matter how old you are!

While experts recommend that your children make their first trip to the dentist at around the age of three, please feel free to bring your little ones in even earlier if they are comfortable doing so. We’ll even see them as soon as their first baby tooth erupts, assessing their oral development from an early age for the best start possible.

Keep Your Kid’s Smile Healthy!

Whether this will be your child’s first visit to the dentist or you need to schedule their next dental checkup, we want to help! Contact our office in Colorado Springs, CO today and ask about how our wide range of children’s dentistry services can help keep your little one’s teeth and gums healthy and strong. We also proudly serve families from throughout the surrounding areas of Stratmoor, Black Forest, Fort Carson, Falcon and beyond.

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