Oddly enough, when someone is sick with a cold or a flu bug and are tempted to skip their daily oral care routine, you might want to think twice. You can actually feel better when you have a clean mouth. Particularly when you have a bug that keeps you down for a week or two to fully recover, it's vital... read more »

If you struggle with severe dental anxiety or dental phobia, you might have given in to the temptation to skip your routine dental checkups. This can prove to be a serious error in judgment with long-lasting consequences. Without professional cleaning, examination, and possible preventive care from a dentist like Dr. Thomas Ouellette you could be placing your teeth at extreme... read more »

In order to show your oral health care is operating as intended, you should always look for common indications that something is amiss with your smile. A common ailment that typically arises if bacteria is present in your mouth is halitosis, also known as bad breath. However, bad breath can also be caused by numerous other underlying conditions both in... read more »

Teaching your child to appreciate good oral hygiene habits when they are little will go a long way toward keeping them encouraged to maintain a healthy mouth throughout their adult life. This includes brushing their teeth twice each day and flossing at least once per day. You can start doing this as soon as the first two primary teeth emerge... read more »

Did you know that in 1976, more than 150 years after his death, George Washington was promoted to Six Star General in the U.S. military? This promotion was created solely for Washington, meaning no U.S. military officer can ever outrank him. Read on to learn a tiny bit more about the fact and fiction behind Washington's famous false teeth. George... read more »

Age, medication,diet and personal habits can stain or darken your teeth. You may have decided that now is the time for a whiter, brighter smile. There are plenty of products on the market that claim to give you a grin that will light up the room. There are gels, strips, and kits that all claim to do the job. There... read more »

Dr. Thomas Ouellette and our team recommend that you visit us for a dental cleaning in Denver, Colorado, at least twice a year. Even if you brush and floss perfectly, professional cleanings are needed so that tartar buildup can be removed and so that our dentist can detect any dental issues early on. We have found that our patients feel... read more »

Although many individuals often think that brushing and flossing your teeth is enough to ensure a fabulous smile, there's actually much more to it than that. There is a wide array of treatments and techniques that a person can employ to maximize the benefits of their oral health care routine. Knowing your complete dental history is important to ensure you... read more »

Are you seeking a flawless smile? Harness the power of dental veneers. Here at Thomas E. Ouellette, DDS, PC in Denver, Colorado, we offer dental veneers as a pathway to a gorgeous smile. And what are dental veneers, exactly? They are very thin, custom-made covers which are bonded to the fronts of each individual tooth. Their power is that they... read more »

Do you cringe when you hear the grating and popping sound your child makes when they grind their teeth? If so, you’re not alone. That’s not the most pleasant sound, and many parents experience this because about 30 percent of children tend to grind their teeth at a young age. To help you ease your mind when it comes to... read more »