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At Silver Leaf Dentistry, we believe it’s never too late to make a change to your smile. Whether you’ve had missing teeth for years or are an adult looking to straighten your teeth for the first time, Dr. Wallin and our team can help get your smile where you envision it to be. One common way we help our adult patients is through Invisalign treatment. Both older teens and adults who didn’t ...

Summer is a great time to schedule your child’s first dental visit, especially if they’ll be going to preschool or kindergarten this year. Help them get used to the dentist while they’re still young and while your schedule is less hectic. Here at Silver Leaf Dentistry, we see kids of all ages! After all, Dr. Wallin has four young kids, so he knows the importance of these first visits to ...

With all the graduations, barbecues, weddings, vacations, and a host of other summer events coming up, you’re guaranteed to make it into someone’s photos, whether in print or on social media. Wouldn’t you love to look your best in those photos? And in real life? Although many people automatically look to the gym for a better appearance, an improved smile in Longmont can go a long way in ...

Still looking for a Mother’s Day idea for your wife or another special mother in your life? Maybe you’re Mom and want to give a little direction for a gift idea. Why not brighten her smile this year? No, literally, with professional whitening in Longmont! This is one of the most popular cosmetic dental options at Silver Leaf Dentistry for several reasons, like: New patients get FREE ...

There are many reasons for chronic headaches, from allergies to hormone changes, lack of sleep to caffeine withdrawal. Sometimes, it can be difficult to pinpoint the reason for your headaches, though. One of these tricky situations is TMD, which we wrote about in a blog post last month. TMD stands for temporomandibular joint disorder, but you may have heard it called TMJ. TMJ disorder can be ...

It’s National Facial Protection Month! No … that might not be a hashtag you see on Twitter or Instagram (there’s a day, week, or month for everything now, it seems), but it’s one we celebrate here at Silver Leaf Dentistry. In fact, we care about facial protection all year long at our Longmont, CO family dentist office. It’s why we encourage every child and adult to wear a custom ...

There are several ways to correct tooth decay (or cavities). The traditional filling works, but who wants silvery metal in their white smile? Still, you must spot and treat cavities while they are still small to avoid needing a drastic treatment. That’s why you need to call our Longmont, CO dentist’s office at 720-504-2539 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Wallin. As he explains in this short ...

Spring has officially begun, and the weather is starting to warm up again. For many people, that means it’s time for spring cleaning in their homes. After spending a cold winter inside so often, it’s a great time to open windows, chase out those dust bunnies, and get cleaning. But this isn’t restricted to your home. Many take spring cleaning to include their family’s teeth because ...

Did you know bad breath could be a sign of a serious problem? While no one has fresh breath all the time, chronic bad breath can indicate you are suffering from gum disease. Until it’s treated, this can make your gums bleed and even lead to lost teeth. To save your smile, call Silver Leaf Dentistry today at 720-504-2539 and make your next appointment. As this patient explains, Dr. Ellsworth offers ...

When it comes to your dental health, you know regular cleanings and exams are needed. But don’t you deserve a dentist office where people treat you with respect, warmth, and friendliness? How likely are you to make those trips if you face impersonal, uncaring people? That’s why you need to call Silver Leaf Dentistry at 720-504-2539 today. Dr. Ellsworth and the entire team at our Longmont, CO dental ...