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Invisalign clear aligners can be a great option for improving the look of your smile. At Baer Dental Designs, we have lots of experience using this technology to give our patients the straight, beautiful smile they’ve always wanted. Plus, because it’s so convenient, Invisalign won’t interfere with your daily life.

• Invisalign aligners are clear, discrete and effective at moving your teeth into their ideal positions.
• You don’t need to change your eating habits, because your aligners can be easily removed.
• Invisalign aligners are made of comfortable, smooth plastic, so you don’t have to worry about taking care of metal brackets.
• Invisalign aligners make daily oral hygiene easier, reducing the risk of possible problems.
• Invisalign treatment is covered by most insurance providers, just like traditional braces.

A straight smile makes you look great, but it also can help you keep the rest of your mouth healthy. Correctly aligned teeth can decrease health issues that can be caused by an improper bite, speech or chewing difficulties, jaw problems, and increased wear on the tooth enamel.

Invisalign can be used by teens and adults, so whether you want to improve your own smile or need more information about your teen’s orthodontic options, contact our Aurora office to learn more.

We are living in an age with a renewed commitment to conservation, and are frequently reminded to recycle, reduce and reuse. Last Sunday marked Earth Day, so today we thought we would discuss some of the things we do to conserve our natural resources and the environment.

Our office is digitalized, which means we can operate without the use of large amounts of paper and printing materials. The information in our office can be sent and processed digitally, which is also more efficient. We take all of the steps possible to be a 'green' office, making us better for the planet and more convenient for our patients.

We would love to hear how you minimize your impact on the environment. Leave us a comment below or post on our Facebook page!

Cities have been adjusting the fluoride levels in water since 1964. Since that time, fluoridation has dramatically improved the oral health of tens of millions of Americans. Community water fluoridation is the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay, but you may not be drinking as much fluoridated water as you may think. If bottled or home-purified water is your main source for drinking water, you may be missing out on this extremely safe and effective mineral that prevents tooth decay.

Of course, using toothpaste with the ADA Seal of Approval is a good source of fluoride, but optimal levels of absorption can only be achieved if you use it as directed: brushing twice a day for two to three minutes each time.

At our office, you can receive professionally applied topical fluoride during your next dental checkup. This is extremely important for people who are at high risk for tooth decay, including children, people with less than perfect oral hygiene, people undergoing orthodontic treatment, and people with weakened enamel due to lifestyle choices or genetic factors. If you have any questions regarding fluoride, please feel free to ask us at the office. We want you to have the healthiest smile possible.

Visiting our office regularly will not only help keep your teeth and mouth healthy, but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved. Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our patients about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.

We are trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health problems. Please let us now if you have any questions about your oral health during your next appointment. Take care of your teeth!

Dental X-rays are an essential and invaluable tool to help assist us in evaluating your oral health. With X-rays, we can see what’s happening beneath the surface of your teeth and gums and identify oral health issues otherwise hidden during a visual exam, including:

• small areas of decay between the teeth or below existing restorations (fillings)
• infections in the bone
• periodontal (gum) disease
• abscesses or cysts
• developmental abnormalities
• types of tumors

If left untreated, these problems can lead to expensive, time-consuming, and painful conditions, so it’s important to find and treat them early.
Dental X-rays are extremely safe, and our team is certified in the proper use of our digital X-ray equipment. The amount of radiation that you are exposed to from dental X-rays is very small compared to your daily exposure from things like atmospheric radiation and naturally-occurring radioactive elements, as well as medical X-rays you may have gotten at your doctor’s office or hospital. In fact our digital system dramatically decreases the already minimal amount of exposure even further. We try to be as conservative as possible when prescribing x-rays but do need them to see what is going on where our eyes can't see.

Dr. Christopher Baer and our team love giving back to our amazing community. In fact, every February we participate in the wonderful program Give Kids a Smile. This year we had to reschedule due to a major snow storm that hit Denver the night before the event. Fortunately, we were able to reschedule it to the 29th of February and provided about $10,000 worth of free dental treatment to kids that day!

It is an event that all of us here in the office love doing and is just one of the few ways that we give back to the community. We are already looking forward to next year's event!

We’ve rolled out our new Facebook Timeline page and would love for you to check it out! You’ll find all the useful information that was there before, but now in a fun, new layout. When you connect with us on Facebook, you’ll be able to check out photos of our office, find out about new events and contests, or you can even leave a note about how much you enjoyed your visit at our office. We love hearing your feedback to make our practice serve you and your family even better. To make life even easier, if you “Like” us on Facebook, you’ll automatically receive updates from our office right on your own news feed!

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At Baer Dental Designs, we strive to provide our patients with a comfortable dental experience in a friendly and informative environment. In fact, we recently had a patient who had postponed dental treatment because she was afraid of how bad it was going to be and how many cavities would be find when she came in. Fortunately, she was persuaded to come and see us from a friend who is a patient. For her first appointment she decided she wanted to have oral sedation, but after that we have eased her fears and she now comes to see us for dental work without needing to take medication.

All of us at Baer Dental Designs are committed to helping our patients improve their oral health -- no matter what type of treatment you need, we are here to help you achieve optimum dental health. If you have any questions about our office or if you would like to schedule an appointment, give us a call today!

All of us at Bear Dental Designs would like to thank everyone for participating in our "Show Us Your Cute Pet Photos" Contest! We received a lot of great entries, and loved seeing all of the cute pets! We are pleased to announce that the winner is...

Dave Johnson and Daisy! We hope you enjoy your new iPad 2! Keep your eye right here on our blog and on Facebook for more exciting contests and news at Bear Dental Designs.

Our team at Baer Dental Designs know that as more families turn to bottled water and away from the traditional tap, they may be missing out on one important ingredient that most brands of bottled water fail to include: fluoride!

For more than 60 years, water fluoridation has proved to be a safe and cost-effective way to reduce dental caries. Today, water fluoridation is estimated to reduce tooth decay by 20- to 40 percent in children who have access to fluoridated toothpaste.

Bottled water, however, which remains one of the more popular drinks in the world, may not contain any fluoride, which is known to help prevent and even reverse the early stages of tooth decay. The majority of bottled waters on the market do not contain optimal levels (0.7-1.2 ppm) of fluoride, according to our friends at the American Dental Association, or ADA. Many dental health specialists suspect bottled water’s increased popularity as the culprit behind rising rates of cavities.

Because fluoride helps strengthen teeth, it is an important component of maintaining good oral health. So if bottled water is your water of choice, be sure to check the label to make sure that your brand contains fluoride. As of a 2006 decision, the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, allows bottled water containing .6 to 1.0 milligrams per liter (parts per million) of fluoride to carry a label stating that fluoridated water may reduce the risk of dental cavities or tooth decay. The ADA has backed this decision.

Of course, simply drinking fluoridated water is not a magic ticket to perfect teeth. To keep your pearly whites in tip-top shape, it’s important to brush and floss daily and avoid sugary sweets, in addition to maintaining your fluoride intake and visiting Dr. Christopher Baer and our team at Baer Dental Designs regularly.

Even if you brush and floss daily, it is still important to see us at Baer Dental Designs every 6 months, or as recommended.

Why?

• We can detect and treat tooth and gum problems that you may have never felt or noticed.
• Even thorough daily oral care may not be enough to prevent cavities and oral decay.
• Frequent visits can allow us to treat a problem early to prevent future complications.

If you are overdue for an appointment with us, please give us a call today!

-- Dr. Christopher Baer & Team

Many folks consider the beginning of a new year a time to not only reflect on the year that was, but also to set personal goals for the upcoming year. How are you planning to improve your health and happiness in 2012? Dr. Christopher Baer and our team recommend that you make a New Year’s resolution to benefit your oral health!

It is important that New Year’s resolutions are reasonable and attainable, and that they improve your overall quality of life—for example, did you know that flossing every day is the very best way to prevent periodontal, or gum, disease? Using a straw when drinking sugary beverages can also help prevent cavities. There are many small steps that you can take to prevent cavities, oral infections and bad breath.

Be sure to give us a call if you need a few suggestions on ways to improve your oral health—we want to hear from you! After all, we know your oral health is about more than just a beautiful smile.

Happy New Year!

—Your friends at Baer Dental Designs

In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as our team at Baer Dental Designs reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved ones? A clean slate for 2012? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are you most looking forward to getting this year?

We’d love if you shared with us all the things you love about the holidays. Stay warm, and don’t forget to stay away from those sweets!

--The team at Baer Dental Designs

When I was a child, I used to hate going to the dentist. Every time I went, I had a cavity or two. The dentist and his assistant always seemed to speak a foreign language when they were talking about my teeth. The fluoride trays were disgusting and it never tasted like the flavor they said it was.

One of the reasons I became a dentist was to change all this. I wanted to change the way people experience the dentist. We actually have ways to combat and prevent tooth decay now with things that I only dreamed of as a child. I always tell my patients that it is easier to prevent a dental problem than it is to wait for the problem to hurt. If you have children that are apprehensive about going to the dentist, it is even more important to get them in and allow them to have a great dental experience. Otherwise, these kids grow up to fear the dentist, and are often the adults that end up with the most dental problems because they don't go to the dentist.

At Baer Dental Designs, we strive to provide you with the best dental care in a welcoming and comfortable environment. Feel free to give us a call if you have questions about your dental care or connect with us on Facebook!

-Dr. Christopher Baer

Dr. Christopher Baer of Baer Dental Designs was recently featured in a Zeel article about sensitivity during teeth whitening. The article featured other prominent dentists and gave some teeth whitening suggestions. It stated:

There are a number of ways to make teeth whitening more comfortable, begins Dr. Baer, a top rated dentist in the United States. Dr. Baer insists upon a comprehensive evaluation to first determine the root of the discomfort. Many times, sensitivity-reducing toothpastes can help prior to a whitening session. A fluoride gel can also help prevent or minimize tooth sensitivity.

Congratulations Dr. Baer! You can read the full article on the Zeel website. To learn more about the teeth whitening options at our office, give us a call!

My job means that I can help people smile and keep smiling for a lifetime!

I love being able to rebuild a smile that somebody had, or give somebody the smile they have always wanted. There is nothing more rewarding than to be able to help somebody smile. Everybody deserves to smile and feel confident about their teeth. No matter what condition your teeth or your mouth are in, we are here to help you achieve the smile you have always wanted.

-Dr. Christopher Baer