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Emergency Dental of Colorado Springs

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719-634-0911

5925 Lehman Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Open Hours

Tues 9am-9pm
Wed 9am-5pm
Thurs-Mon 9am-9pm

719-634-0911

5925 Lehman Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Open Hours

Tues 9am-9pm
Wed 9am-5pm
Thurs-Mon 9am-9pm

oral cancer

Do You Have Oral Cancer?

As we celebrate National Gum Care Month, we hope to highlight some gum conditions.  Disorders such as periodontal disease are important and deserve attention.  But others, like oral cancer, need awareness as well.  The most common symptom is a sore in the mouth, gums, or lips that does not heal.  Most of the injuries that occur to the…

pregnancy and dental emergency

Pregnancy and Dental Emergencies

Pregnancy is a time for lots of change.  Between doctors appointments and preparing for your new arrival, it can be easy to overlook dental health.  Understanding the changes that occur with oral health during pregnancy is important not only for the mother but the unborn child as well. Some may wonder if it is safe…

oral health warning signs

What Is Your Mouth Telling You

Wouldn’t it be nice if your mouth had a digital display like your car to tell you when there is a problem?  Luckily, our mouth does send warning signs of emergencies but we just don’t recognize them. Open up and say, “Ahhh…” We are going to give you a tour of your mouth to help…

bad breath

Bad Breath Concerns

You may not know it, but your breath says more about you than where you ate for lunch!  Bad breath, or halitosis, can be a sign that you need to see the dentist rather than popping another mint into your mouth. What Causes Bad Breath? And no, it isn’t garlic! Your mouth is home to…

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Questions About Dental Emergencies

When you experience a dental emergency, sometimes you don’t know if you need to go to the dentist or not.  Here  are some questions that can help point you in the direction you need to go and help you decide if you need to call the dentist.  Plus, knowing the questions ahead of time helps…

four problems your dentist wants you know about

Your Dentist Wants You Know About These Problems

Most of the time when you go to the dentist, it is for specific problems, like a toothache.  There isn’t a lot of time to sit around and talk.  While the dentist helps you remedy your current distress, there are other things he or she wishes you knew about teeth. Misconceptions about oral health are as…

woman looking at gum health and teeth in the mirror

The CPE Facts: Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation

Getting your teeth cleaned and examined may seem like a routine procedure at this point. However, do you ever wonder exactly what your dentist is looking for? Aside from the normal cavities and plaque build-up, what makes a healthy mouth? Are there certain standards that they check for? The answer is yes. One of the…

debridement cleaning tools

Everything You Need to Know About a Debridement Cleaning

You go to your regular dentist for a simple cleaning and are told you need a debridement instead. Is this a dental emergency? What have you been doing that lead to this? Most importantly, if your cleanings were covered, will insurance pay for this dental procedure? Brush up on the differences between a cleaning and…

dentists looking at teeth xray

Different Types of Gum Disease Problems

Dental health doesn’t stop at your teeth, your gums are just as important, if not more so since your teeth are also reliant on their condition. In order to keep your gums in tip-top shape, brushing and flossing are essential. But, what if that isn’t enough? Or, what if creating these habits are too little,…