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March 27, 2012

Dr. Ken Gasper To Speak at the Annual Meeting for the International Association for Orthodontics

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Dr. Ken Gasper will be speaking at the annual meeting for the International Association for Orthodontics in San Juan, Puerto Rico April 18 – 22.  

Dr. Gasper is past president of the International Association for Orthodontics and an IOA Certified Senior Instructor.  

At Aesthetic Dentistry by Design, Dr. Gasper  uses a progressive orthodontic approach known as functional orthodontics to help guide a child’s facial growth and development, all to establish balance and harmony in the skeletal and neuromuscular system.  

He creates good-looking, balanced faces with full, beautiful smiles that have plenty of room for proper eruption of adult permanent teeth.

While traditional orthodontics is focused solely on straightening teeth, functional orthodontics  takes the patient’s entire face into consideration to deliver results that are functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Watch Dr. Gasper’s interview on Fox 21 to learn more and meet the Smiley family whose daughter started orthodontics at age 6.  

Learn more  about Funtional Orthodontics.

719-599-0700

March 22, 2012

More people opt for longer-lasting options to replace missing teeth

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7 out of 10 adults ages 35 to 44 have already lost one tooth due to accident, gum disease, or a failed root canal, according to the American Dental Association. By the time Americans reach their mid-70s, 1 out of 4 has lost all permanent teeth.

Before dental implants, the only alternatives were removable dentures or a fixed bridge, which can affect adjacent healthy teeth and often needs to be replaced after several years.

Dental implants are growing in popularity because of their long-term durability. With the aging baby boom population and advances in techniques, dental implants have exploded in use.

Dr. Ken Gasper of Aesthetic Dentistry by Design has invested in the advanced technology of coDiagnostiX® CT scans and 3D software. With the coDiagnostiX system, Dr. Gasper can plan a computer-guided implant process that is more precise than ever.

The resulting implant placement procedure is highly accurate and minimally invasive, which is an immense benefit for our patients’ overall oral health in the short-term and for many years to come.

Learn more.

Call our office at 719-599-0700 for your appointment.

March 19, 2012

Top 2 Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments that Bring Back Your Amazing Smile

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Take your smile from average to dazzling! A bright and dazzling smile is a great way to make an unforgettable first and lasting impression. A beautiful smile projects strength, confidence, and beauty. Many people desire a brighter, cleaner, more attractive smile, but have chipped, stained or unevenly spaced, or even crooked front teeth. If this sounds like you, we will be happy to evaluate your specific situation, listen to the exact changes you have in mind, and show you examples of the end result, before any treatment is performed.

With the help of cosmetic dentistry from Aesthetic Dentistry by Design in Colorado Springs, little imperfections can be corrected, and then you can smile with full confidence.

1. Teeth Whitening – Dr. Gasper offers Zoom Advanced Power, an effective in-office teeth whitening system that can brighten your smile up to eight shades in just one visit!
Learn more.

2. Veneers – Veneers can transform a smile in as few as two dental visits.  Porcelain veneers can mask stained, chipped, cracked, worn, or otherwise damaged teeth in the smile zone. Veneers can also close gaps and cover misshapen teeth. You will immediately look several years younger and fresher. 
Learn more.

At Aesthetic Dentistry by Design our passion is designing beautiful faces and dazzling smiles, where health, comfort and function are our top priorities. Please call and schedule a complimentary consultation to review your smile options. 719-599-0700

Click here  to see our Smile Gallery.

March 15, 2012

Dental Health Risks: 5 Unhealthy, Extreme Dental Trends To Avoid

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The basics of dental health aren’t all that complicated: Brush and floss daily, limit cavity-causing sugary snacks, don’t smoke and schedule regular visits to your dentist.

But others still take dentistry to the land of the extreme, unsafe and just plain weird. Here is a slide show  featuring the health risks of “out-there” dental procedures including:

  • Widening an existing gap.
  • Tooth reshaping
  • Crown lengthening
  • Replacing your teeth with diamonds
  • Removable bling

March 13, 2012

Knocked Out A Tooth? We Can Help

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Regardless of how well you take care of your teeth, something like a skiing accident or something as unexpected as tripping over a toy can result in a knocked-out tooth.

Even if your tooth is completely removed from its socket, Dr. Ken Gasper of Aesthetic Dentistry by Design can probably successfully replace it.

Here are the steps you should take if you find yourself, a friend, or a family member with a knocked out tooth:

  • Retrieve the tooth, hold it by the crown (the part that is usually exposed in the mouth) and rinse with warm water.
  • Put the tooth in a small container of milk (or a cup of water that contains a pinch of table salt).
  • A tooth that has been knocked out has the highest chance of being saved when it is returned to the socket within one hour.
  • Call Aesthetic Dentistry by Design at 719-599-0700 for help.

Here’s a video showing the steps to take in case of a knocked out tooth.

March 7, 2012

Perio Protect Included In Top 100 Products for 2011 By Dentistry Today

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Dentistry Today Magazine (the nation’s leading clinical news journal for dentists) named Perio Protect as a ”Top 100 product”  (again) in 2011!!   

The Perio Tray® is available at Aesthetic Dentistry by Design in Colorado Springs.

This is the third consecutive year that the Perio Tray® has been named a Dentistry Today Top 100 Product.

Dr. Ken Gasper has the tools to protect and restore your gum health at his Colorado Springs practice. For patients who want a non-surgical treatment for gum disease, he offers Perio Protect. a customized, non-invasive gum therapy. The Perio Protect system consists of a custom-fabricated tray designed to deliver a medicinal solution deep into your gums. Available after a consultation with your dentist, Perio Protect offers convenient at-home use. If Dr. Gasper determines that you would benefit from this periodontal treatment, he will provide the appropriate instructions and medicine to use with your Perio Trays®.

Candidates for the Perio Protect system often:

  • Are embarrassed about gums already beginning to bleed
  • Avoid dental hygiene visits because they haven’t flossed regularly
  • Are apprehensive that cleanings at a dentist’s office will be painful
  • Suffer from especially bad breath
  • Have sore gums or sensitive teeth
  • Fear surgery to correct these problems
  • Are afraid of losing teeth
  • Can’t afford expensive treatments

Periodontal disease can be very harmful, but you can take steps to fight it. By providing easily accessible treatments such as Perio Protect, Dr. Gasper hopes to make good oral health a reality for more patients. Call us at Aesthetic Dentistry today—let’s work together to restore and protect your smile. 719-599-0700

Learn more about the Perio Tray® at Aesthetic Dentistry by Design.
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