Do you get a twinge of anxiety when you hear that you need a root canal? Even people who are usually proactive about their oral health may hesitate to pick up the phone and schedule a root canal.
We’ve all heard the jokes and horror stories, so who wouldn’t worry? But the truth is that it’s not the procedure itself that ...
Feeling fearful about visiting your dentist is quite common and affects millions of Americans. However, if anxiety keeps you away from the dentist, it can create a vicious cycle where you avoid dental treatment until you are in pain, which causes even more anxious feelings because now you need a more complex procedure to restore your dental health.
At Buxton Family ...
Finding the right health care providers for your family is essential! In fact, you may spend a lot of time visiting different providers for every member of your family, since children and adults have different needs. Your dentist is no exception. You want to work with a dental provider who is gentle, highly skilled, and who has your best interests ...
February is National Children's Dental Health Month and your children’s dentist in Ft. Collins, CO, Dr. Kendall Buxton, would like to offer some helpful tips on increasing your family’s awareness about their dental health.
Did you know that toothbrushes or toothbrush heads should be replaced every three to four months? You may not be effectively removing plaque and ...
When you are told that you need your wisdom teeth removed, it may seem daunting, after all, there are four of them. Do they really need to be extracted? Is it possible to maintain them? Here's what you should know about wisdom teeth.
Also called third molars, wisdom teeth are your last set of molars to arrive. They come in far ...
A dental crown is an excellent way to restore a tooth that has been fractured or decayed beyond what a filling can repair. Your crown is designed to replace your full tooth structure so you can enjoy all the function you had before.
Your dentist uses high-quality ceramic porcelain that is designed to complement your smile by blending flawlessly with your ...
Losing a tooth or teeth can have a detrimental impact on your self-esteem and can even influence your dietary choices. In some cases, missing teeth may change the way you speak.
At Buxton Family Dental, we understand these issues and want to help you take proactive steps to restore your smile.
In our Fort Collins, CO dental office, we offer dental implants, ...
When a tooth is missing, people hide their smile or may constantly worry about their speaking voice.
"Does the gap show when I smile?"
"Is the letter “S” too pronounced when I speak?" Yes, a missing tooth or teeth can alter your speaking voice.
Other ways a missing tooth or teeth influence your life
Did you know that slavery is still a problem in our day and age that affects millions of people worldwide? An estimated two million of those enslaved people are child sex slaves. This occurs in every corner of the world, even in our very own United States! Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) ...
There are many options when it comes to cosmetic dentistry in Fort Collins, CO. And at Buxton Family Dental we have performed them all.
Whether you’re looking for whiter teeth, straighter teeth, or a way to close gaps between teeth, we offer an option for each one of these cosmetic issues.
While there are many procedures available in cosmetic dentistry, let’s concentrate ...
Fall is here, and it’s a great time to brighten your smile before the new year!
The holidays can be stressful, and there’s nothing like making a positive change to help you feel more festive and ready for the fun. Fall, after all, is a precursor to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.
When it comes to enhancing your smile, there are many ...
You might be looking to brighten your smile before the holiday season, which is a great way to give yourself a festive boost. At our Fort Collins, CO dental office, our expert dentist and highly trained staff are here to help you achieve that smile.
Take-home whitening trays are our preferred method for whitening. Some patients opt for in-office whitening in ...
When you lose a tooth, it can change the way you speak, the way you chew, and even the way you smile. At Buxton Family Dental, we offer state-of-the-art dental implants to help you reclaim your speaking voice, your ability to chew, and your smile.
Dental implants are not bridges or dentures. They are permanent replacements for missing teeth! They look ...
If you are reading this, you have decided to take your smile to the next level and are considering doing so with a professional teeth-whitening treatment. Good news! You have come to the right place.
At our Fort Collins, CO dental office, our expert dentist and highly trained staff are here to help. We offer all the latest technologies, and you’ll ...