From the Office

I see a wide range of tooth and gum problems day in and day out. And the fact is that many of the issues my patients run into could have been prevented with better home care and regular dental visits. My team and I simply can’t stress enough how important the role of regular maintenance is in keeping your smile healthy.

Good wellness care involves a comprehensive approach to a great smile. It involves several aspects of health, including brushing and flossing, eating healthy foods, visiting us at least twice a year, and coming in when signs of a problem start — not waiting until pain has become unbearable. We are encouraging patients of all ages to take an active role in their dental health, to pay attention to changes in their teeth and gums and recognize signs of a problem. Most importantly, we want everyone who sits in our chair to understand the power of prevention.

I enjoy empowering my patients through age-appropriate education that addresses issues like:

• How bacteria can form cavities
• How missing teeth can lead to jawbone loss
• How dental cleanings significantly reduce dental caries
• How periodontal disease can affect heart health
• How dental crowns and fillings can protect teeth
• How jaw joint problems (TMJ/TMD) and a bad bite can cause tooth loss
• Why tooth-colored fillings are safer than metal ones
• How diet can affect dental health

Once an issue is identified, it is imperative to treat it right away. At our Boulder dental clinic, you’ll find a variety of restoration options designed to keep teeth looking beautiful and functioning exceptionally for many years. As part of our commitment to safety and total wellness, we practice metal-free dentistry with only the best biocompatible dental materials used.

For a more in-depth discussion of our wellness services, please schedule an appointment. We look forward to providing personalized dental care to you and your family.

Dr. Ania

Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry

The successful management of your dental health takes a commitment on your part to make this aspect of your total wellness a priority in your life — and that includes following through with treatments recommended by your dentist.

As my team and I have seen firsthand, people who neglect their dental health and forego dental checkups or good dental hygiene pay for it in the long run. Avoiding necessary care can lead to comprehensive plaque build-up, bacteria collection and early stage gum disease, weakened tooth structures due to decay and degraded old dental work, and even jaw joint issues.

Here at my Boulder dental clinic, we try to convey the importance of early treatment and curbing the damage that cavities and other threats may cause. The link between dental health and total health is undeniable, and we urge patients to consider the consequences of ignoring issues that can put their dental health in danger. For instance, high bacteria levels in the mouth have been shown to directly correspond to narrowing of the arteries. With methods like professional dental cleanings and periodontal treatment, bacteria can be significantly reduced.

Dental restorations like dental crowns, veneers, and implants are performed to strengthen and protect your dental health, to make your smile more resistant to future health issues. We practice minimally-invasive dentistry, which means we prefer to use the most conservative treatments possible to address dental problems.

Of course we understand that cost is often an issue and that adding an unexpected dental treatment expense to your budget can be tricky to do. We offer a variety of payment options to help our patients afford care and we also accept dental financing for those who wish to spread payments out over several months.  

To learn more about the treatments we offer and talk to our team about ways you can be proactive about your dental health, please schedule an appointment. We look forward to working with you to keep your smile beautiful and healthy.

Dr. Ania

Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry

Finding a new dentist doesn’t have to be stressful, especially if you know what you’re looking for before you begin. Here we make some suggestions as to the qualities and characteristics you might consider as you conduct your search. And, while it is great to have the finer points checked off paper, you should also trust your instincts when looking for a Boulder dental team to trust with your comprehensive dental health. If you get a good (or not so good) feeling about a practice, we encocurage you to ask many questions as you can and then move on if they don’t meet your expectations.

Technology

Ask your potential dental practices how they integrate technology and what types of advanced treatments or features are available currently. For example, laser dentistry and digital X-rays are two technological advancements that provide benefits like improved safety and early cavity detection.

Results

You can tell a lot about a dentist’s abilities from before and after photos of cosmetic dentistry treatments.

Personal Service

The way you are treated both over the phone and in person is a good indication of how the practice regards patients.

Attentiveness

Attentiveness is one thing that is missing from many medical and dental practices, especially when patients are scheduled back-to-back.

Education/Experience

Don’t be afraid to ask the dentist about his or her background and training, and to research the educational facilities and check for accreditation. 

Patient Education

A dentist who truly cares about the long-term health of patients will empower them through educational efforts, such as a dental blog, engaging visual aids, and fun educational models for kids. 

Amenities

A practice that offers amenities is likely one that will put forth extra effort to improve the whole patient experience.

Dental Treatments

Find out if the practice offers a wide variety of treatment types, so that you can have all of your dental needs met through one strong team. Ask about Invisalign® braces, porcelain veneers, or other dental restoration options, as well as dental rehabilitation services such as TMD treatment and periodontal therapy.

If you’re shopping for a new dentist, my team and I would be honored to have you come in for a dental wellness visit or a cosmetic dentistry consultation. Please schedule an appointment to meet with my Boulder dental team at your convenience and we’ll show you all we have to offer.

Dr. Ania

Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry 

If you are in the process of looking for a Colorado dental center that is just right for you and your family’s needs, we have a few suggestions on how you can get acquainted with the dentists in your area that are up for consideration.

It is easy to get valuable insight into what a dental practice is like from the very first phone call. Notice how you are treated and how accommodating the patient coordinator comes across. Do they answer your questions thoroughly? Focused attention on the phone is a sign that the team truly cares about building patient relationships.

At my dental practice in Boulder, we make it effortless for our patients to get to know our staff upfront, before any actual dental work is performed. During your first visit, our patient coordinator will sit down with you and ask you a series of questions about what you are looking for in a dental practice. We also take this opportunity to get to know you as a person — your lifestyle, goals, hobbies, and motivations. At this time, you can feel free to ask us anything at all regarding our philosophy of care, experience, technology, insurance, financing, and anything else that may be on your mind.

If you are unsure about what to ask, here are a few suggestions:

Do you offer special amenities to make the dental visits more enjoyable?

What happens during the dental wellness checks?

Do you have photos of cosmetic dentistry results available to view?

What is your dental education and background?

How long have you been in practice?

How do you make visits fun for kids?

How important is technology in your practice?

This initial meet-and-greet is integral in understanding each patient’s unique needs so that we may provide exceptional personalized care.

If you are ready to find a dentist you can trust for years to come, please schedule an appointment to meet with our team and find out what we have to offer. 

Dr. Ania

Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry

It’s a new era in dentistry. Today’s patients know that exceptional care and personalized service is a right, not a privilege, so they seek out experienced dental providers who go above and beyond the basic expectations of dental service. They do their research to find the dental center that offers comprehensive care, has a history of great results, and tailors dental care to the individual’s distinct needs.

Benefits of Personalized Care

Personalization enhances your experience during the visit, as well as the results of your treatment. By getting to know you well, we are better able to provide an environment of enhanced comfort and relaxation. Through the process of learning about you and your fears and goals, we can help you choose treatments that will accomplish your goals efficiently and effectively.

Many Boulder dental practices attempt to gain loyal followers by promising personalized service but may not deliver. It is highly recommended that you schedule a personal consultation to gather more information on a practice before you make a decision about who to trust with your smile.

How We Define Personalization

At my state-of-the-art dental center, we feel strongly that every patient should have access to innovative cosmetic dentistry treatments, red carpet service, a comfortable environment, and creative financing plans. Our idea of personalization begins with a thorough discussion of your lifestyle, your dental habits and goals, your dental history, and your concerns. We provide a variety of amenities throughout your visits with us, including iPod music and videos during treatment, paraffin wax hand treatments, beverages, blankets, and gourmet chocolate. We are proud to play host to frequent out-of-town guests who drive many miles for our high standards of care and personalization efforts.

Whether you are scheduled for dental cleanings and periodontal therapy or one of our dental restoration services such as dental implants, porcelain veneers, and Invisalign braces, we promise you’ll receive consistently high quality care that is designed to accommodate your unique needs.

If you’d like to learn more about patient personalization at our Boulder dental practice, we’d be happy to give you all the details during a one-on-one consultation. Please contact us today to schedule your first visit.

Dr. Ania

Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry

All dental practices are not the same. In fact, the level of care you receive — as well as the dentist’s training and skills — tend to vary greatly among Boulder dental offices. At my dental practice, we go the extra mile to ensure our patients know exactly what to expect before the dentistry begins.

Whether you are due for a wellness check or you are interested our tooth restoration services, your first visit with us will begin with a “meet and greet,” an informal discussion of your lifestyle and your needs. This initial orientation session is our way of learning more about you so that we may provide completely personalized care. The meet and greet also offers you the opportunity to ask us any questions you may have and discover our comprehensive range of services.

As you meet our team and tour the practice, you’ll see firsthand just what makes us so unique and experience the amenities that make each visit special and enjoyable. We’ll ask you to share your dental concerns, including the elements that made past dental visits positive or negative. We’ll explain what we do, detailing our cosmetic, general, and neuromuscular dentistry options including:

• Invisalign braces
• Porcelain veneers
• Porcelain crowns
• Dental implants
• Laser dentistry
• TMJ therapy
• Tooth whitening
• Dental bonding
• Dental bridges
• AgilityGuard
• Comprehensive orthodontics

We’ll also provide information on our professional experience, technology, and our payment and financing options. We guarantee that you’ll never be rushed during your visits with us. We take our time during the meet and greet sessions so that we are delivering optimal care to you as an informed patient.

To see for yourself why our state-of-the-art dental practice in Boulder, Colorado is the dental provider of choice, contact us today to schedule your first visit.

Dr. Ania

Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry

From teeth cleanings to fillings, dental crowns, and other dental restoration services, technology plays an important role in dentistry. If you are currently searching for a new dental team to supervise your dental health and foster a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, I encourage you to consider how the aspect of technology can make a big difference in the type of care you receive.

Benefits of Technology

At my state-of-the-art dental practice in Boulder, Colorado, our entire team is committed to the continual integration of new techniques, equipment, and treatments that will not only enhance the patient experience but also create a safer environment with optimal results. My staff members and I regularly attend continuing education sessions and new technology seminars in order to investigate recent advancements and decide which ones will benefit our practice and our patients. In many cases, the adoption of advanced technology is often more cost-effective for our patients, as well.

Examples of Technology

Laser dentistry is one of the most significant additions to our practice, and the dental industry in general. The use of high-tech soft-tissue lasers has led to quicker treatment times, faster healing, reduced discomfort, and more thorough final results. We currently have lasers in use for the purpose of cavity detection, plaque and tartar removal, bacterial reduction, gum tissue reshaping, benign tumor elimination, teeth whitening, and cold sore removal.

Invisalign® braces, the Pure Power Mouthguard, and state-of-the-art neuromuscular jaw tracking are just a few additional examples of technological innovations that have improved the environment here at our practice. An especially useful tool is the K7 Evaluation System, which helps us diagnose a wide variety of jaw joint problems. The K7 System utilizes electromyography, a testing procedure that measures the electrical activity of the jaw muscles, and a kinesograph to measure, record, and analyze the songography of the jaw joint, or the abnormal sound patterns. 

As a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, you can trust that we have the safest technology for proper mercury filling removal.

Today we can do so much more for our patients than ever before, and I’m proud of the ever-expanding realm of services we are able to provide thanks to breakthrough research.

For more information, please visit our blog on Technological Advances in Dentistry or come in for a personal consultation and thorough explanation of how we use technology to improve your dental health. Please contact my Boulder, Colorado dental office to schedule your first visit with our exceptional team.

Dr. Ania

Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry

The dentist’s office has typically been a destination of obligation — a place where you have to go twice a year to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy and clean. My team and I are doing all we can to change people’s perception of dental care by offering a custom-tailored, exceptional dental experience.

At my state-of-the-art dental practice in Boulder, Colorado, we use a different approach to patient care. Boutique-style dentistry is centered around your total well-being, not just healthy teeth. During your first consultation, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our experienced team of dental hygienists and support staff who are wholeheartedly focused on personal service.

Whether you are in need of a routine cleaning and exam or a complete smile makeover, we go out of our way to ensure your comfort and relaxation. We take the time to discover your motivations and desires before we perform any dental work. By better understanding your views and unique characteristics, we can provide an overall better dental experience.

All of our dental services, including dental rehabilitation (neuromuscular dentistry), smile restoration, and dental wellness visits (periodontal therapy and cleanings), involve amenities that are geared toward creating a positive state-of-mind.

Relaxation therapy means more than just a comfortable chair and a cup of coffee. Our red-carpet service includes warm hand towels, a paraffin-wax hand treatment, blankets, gourmet chocolates, and a wide selection of movies and music. Comprehensive care is never standardized, but instead based on your individual needs. New technology makes for a more comfortable, safer treatment.

Our progressive style of dentistry has helped us to become one of the most popular dental practices in the Denver/Boulder area, and we are also host to many out-of-town guests. When searching for a cosmetic dentist to oversee your smile health, we hope you’ll keep us in mind. Remember that your time is precious and you deserve to be catered to during your time in the dental chair.

If you’d like to hear more about our boutique-style dentistry, feel free to contact my Boulder, Colorado dental office for a one-on-one consultation.

Dr. Ania

Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry

What is your number one complaint from past dental experiences?

When we pose this question to our patients, we find that nine times out of ten, the answer relates to how they were treated during their visits. Plus, abrupt, impersonalized treatment is usually accompanied by hurried or standardized dental services.

At my Boulder, Colorado dentistry practice, we understand that we can’t deliver 100% satisfaction to every patient, every time. But we also feel that this is no excuse not to try.

Our Mantra

My team and I not only consider our patients' oral health, but also how your smile relates to your total well-being. We look at the whole picture and focus your treatment to alleviate problems and create confidence, beauty, and overall wellness.

As an experienced cosmetic dentist who has seen thousands of patients throughout the years, I will never put profits ahead of people. I have learned that respect and communication are two important factors in the quest to keep patients coming back.

What We Do

My team and I have combined art and science to create a world of possibilities that enhance your dental health and, ultimately, your quality of life. Our boutique-style dental care practice includes a variety of services to meet the demands of patients of all ages. Our wellness care, neuromuscular dentistry, advanced aesthetic procedures, pediatric dentistry, and dental restoration services are not only state-of-the-art, they are also completely tailored to your individual needs.

How We Do It Better

Our philosophy is one built around you, the patient, and the gratitude and respect we feel towards you and your family. While some dental practices are more concerned with packing patients in to increase their bottom line, we’ve learned that taking our time and getting to know you is the key to successful patient relationships and long-term loyalty.

As a new patient, you will notice the many ways we put our philosophy into action — from the comprehensive initial consultation to the care we take in planning your course of treatment.

During your appointments, you’ll notice those little extras that make your dental experience so enjoyable. With spa-like amenities including blankets, movies, and refreshments, you may not even pay attention to the work being performed on your teeth!

To read more about how we cater to our patients and why you shouldn’t settle, please read last week’s blog entitled Why Personalized Dentistry is Important.

If you would like to learn more about how we go above and beyond to provide exceptional, personalized dental care, please contact my Boulder, Colorado dental office at your convenience.

Dr. Ania

Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry

Have you ever visited the dentist for a “comprehensive” checkup only to be rushed through the X-ray and exam process, spending only a matter of minutes with the actual doctor?

Time is on Your Side

At my Boulder, Colorado dentistry practice, we never take shortcuts with dental care. In fact, my team and I will schedule liberally for your dental health evaluation so we can take all the time needed to get a clear, precise picture of what is going on with your teeth and gums.

If you are experiencing symptoms such as pain, soreness, bite problems, headaches, or other issues, we’ll discuss the problem thoroughly to identify our next step. We practice prevention here, and we are determined to spot cavities and other issues early, before they become a danger. We also make sure we leave enough room in our schedule to accommodate emergency patients and those with pressing dental problems.

Treatment Tailored to You

There is no such thing as “one-size-fits-all” dental treatment at my practice. Every person who sits in my dental chair experiences a uniquely personalized visit, where his or her current condition and individual needs determine the course of action. While each appointment is tailored to your health demands, all patients can expect the same high standards of care as well as consistently friendly, compassionate care.

Your Role in the Care Plan

As an experienced cosmetic dentist who has seen thousands of patients of all ages, I have a variety of dental rehabilitation options that will improve dental health and enhance your smile appearance. We will choose the optimal treatment option together, after a review of the benefits and risks of each alternative.

We’d like to stress that there are no quick-fixes for cavities and other serious dental threats – your active involvement is crucial in order to maintain good dental health. You’ve got to do the work at home to maintain healthy teeth and gums. With your participation, our dental solutions are more effective and successful for the long-term.

If you would like to learn more about how we go above and beyond to provide exceptional, personalized dental care, please contact my Boulder, Colorado dental office at your convenience.

Dr. Ania

Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry