Dental Blog | Larsen Dental - Dentist in Grand Junction, CO

Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At David W Larsen, DMD we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the Read more
Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read more
Dental Veneers
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

If you want to fix staining, large gaps, fillings, chipped teeth, or the overall shape of your teeth, this may be the perfect option for you. Many of our patients Read more
The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more
Should You Consider Getting Dental Implants?
posted: Feb. 07, 2022.

Are you a candidate for dental implants? When you are missing teeth, it is critical to replace them. Without all your teeth, chewing and eating can be challenging, as well as Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
I have halitosis. What can I do?
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease Read more
Does smoking affect oral health?
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral Read more
Charcoal Toothpaste
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Despite the extraordinary claims made for charcoal toothpaste, most dentists think that the accuracy of these claims is a very gray area. So, what is the theory behind using activated Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more
Curing the Nail-Biting Habit
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your Read more
White Fillings Give Your Teeth A Natural Look
posted: Dec. 15, 2021.

Need to get a cavity filled? Here’s how white fillings can restore your smile. When our patients are dealing with dental problems that require restorative dentistry, our Grand Junction, CO, dentist Read more
Teeth Whitening and Your Smile
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

The best type of whitening for your smile depends on what you are hoping to accomplish. Whitening Toothpastes This is certainly the easiest method of whitening, but will brushing alone produce your Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
My teeth don't line up any more. Why?
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

If your teeth don't line up like they used to any more, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder, often called TMD. This is a term that can actually Read more