General Dentist in Greeley, CO

In most cases, you can expect to pay around $90 for nitrous oxide sedation in Greeley at Bagley Family Dental.

If fear or anxiety has kept you away from the dentist in the past, nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, could be an excellent solution so you can get the dentistry you need while helping you to feel at ease.

Nitrous oxide is administered when you wear a mask during your dental procedure. It acts right away to help "take the edge off" so you feel at ease. You're always conscious throughout the process, but you'll feel relaxed and comfortable. Once your treatment is completed and we remove the mask, the nitrous oxide will leave your system without any lingering side effects so you can get back to your normal activities.

Nitrous oxide is safe for both adults and children, and we can use it during almost any type of procedure.

Every six months, routine dental visits can help you avoid more significant dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease. As opposed to avoiding the dentist until you're having problems or experiencing discomfort, using nitrous oxide during your dental appointments could save you money and time in the dental chair.

Contact your Greeley dentist at (970) 353-5664 for more information about nitrous oxide.

Nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, is a combination of oxygen and nitrous oxide, which is very safe for adults and children.

It is a mild form of sedation that allows you to feel calm and relaxed during dental procedures and can help eliminate the fear and anxiety that some patients experience in dentistry.

We use an inhalation mask to deliver the nitrous oxide during your procedure, and it works quickly to help you feel at ease. When you remove the cover after your procedure, the nitrous oxide quickly leaves your system, and then it's safe for you to drive home or back to work and continue your day.

Typically, there are also no side effects from nitrous oxide that linger once it leaves your body, making it an ideal sedation option for most types of dental procedures.

Avoiding the dentist until something hurts can result in creating a vicious cycle for yourself. Using nitrous oxide sedation in Greeley, CO to help "take the edge off" during a dental procedure could help you prevent more significant and expensive problems in the future.

Contact Bagley Family Dental today at (970) 353-5664 if you think you might benefit from using nitrous oxide during dental treatment.

Fluoride is a mineral that helps to strengthen your teeth and rebuild any tooth structure that has been lost. You can access fluoride through toothpaste or in-office fluoride treatments that are easy to incorporate into your preventive teeth cleanings every six months.

Fluoride can often be found in your drinking water; however, it may not be enough to sufficiently protect your teeth. If this is the case, your Greeley, CO dentist is happy to recommend fluoride toothpaste or mouth rinse that you can use at home to help protect your teeth from tooth decay and cavities.

Dr. Bagley often recommends fluoride treatments for children as it helps to build and protect developing teeth. When your child is old enough, we'll let you know if we think they may benefit from adding a fluoride treatment to their routine preventive teeth cleaning. This preventive service is often covered by dental insurance.

If you are an adult who is prone to tooth decay and cavities, you may also benefit from in-office fluoride treatments. Let Dr. Bagley know if you're interested in learning more about how fluoride could protect your smile.

Contact our Greeley dental office today at (970) 353-5664 for more information about fluoride or other preventive dental services we offer.

An excellent and consistent home care routine will protect your teeth from problems like cavities and gum disease. We recommend that you brush twice each day and floss once.

Proper brushing technique consists of a total of two minutes or 30 seconds per quadrant. Hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle and gently brush the front, back, and chewing surfaces of your teeth, being careful not to be too vigorous around the gumline. Don't forget to brush your tongue.

If you're having difficulties with your brushing technique, you might consider investing in an electric toothbrush to do the hard work of brushing for you. An electric toothbrush times your brushing session to ensure you're completing the full two minutes and even alerts you if you're pushing too hard or being too vigorous.

Flossing requires about 18 inches of floss so that you will have clean floss for each tooth. Move the floss up and down the side of each tooth in a c-shaped motion.

Brushing and flossing remove the plaque and bacteria that cause tooth decay from the surfaces of your teeth and in-between your teeth. And yes, you can actually get cavities in between your teeth.

If you have questions about brushing and flossing, or if it's time to schedule your next teeth cleaning and checkup in Greeley, CO, contact Bagley Family Dental today.