Oral Health Essentials: Tooth Hazard Prevention

As you get older, each passing day is another day in which toot hazards can arise to damage your smile. However, it is also another day to enhance your smile and work on your oral health care to protect and guard your teeth. With daily healthy habits and effective tooth hazard prevention, your teeth can safely last a lifetime. Be... read more »

Are Your Teeth the Cause of Your Bad Breath?

Are your teeth the cause of your bad breath? Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is the result of a nasty or foul odor deriving from your mouth. It is usually caused by poor oral hygiene but it may also be a symptom of a far more serious ailment within your mouth or body. Everything from the foods you eat... read more »

Gum Disease: Risks & Indications

Gum disease attacks the gums and tissues that surround and support the teeth. This infection is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky bacteria that form on the teeth. Gum disease is usually painless, so you may not know that you have it. However, there are some warning signs of this... read more »

Dental Fillings: All You Need to Know About Composite and Amalgam Restorations

Dental cavities are inconvenient and troublesome, especially because they can result in root canal therapy or tooth extraction if they’re not treated in a timely manner. This is why Dr. Thomas Ouellette and our dental team strongly encourage you to visit Thomas E. Ouellette, DDS, PC as soon as you detect a cavity in your smile. Fortunately, your dentist can... read more »

Don’t Let New Cavities Destroy Your Teeth and Your Happiness

If you suffer from a new toothache, you may have a cavity. Don’t let new cavities destroy your teeth and your happiness. The effects of cavities can be nullified with the help of our dentists at Thomas E. Ouellette, DDS, PC by using dental fillings. The two most common types of dental fillings are metal amalgams and composite fillings. Both... read more »

Periodontal Maintenance

At the dental practice of Dr. Thomas Ouellette, we want our patients in Denver, Colorado, to know that healthy gums are as important to your smile as your pearly whites. So what can you do if your gums are bleeding? 1-Oral Hygiene: brush at least twice each day, and consider using an electric toothbrush as it can massage the gums to allow... read more »