Dr. Joel L. Schaffer Blog

If you're like most people, you started off the New Year with a long list of resolutions which would improve your life - quit smoking, lose 20 pounds, save more money for retirement. Now that we have completed one month of 2010, how many of those resolutions are still on your to-do list?

One New Year's resolution that is both attainable and highly beneficial is taking care of your oral health and your smile. By committing to better dental health in 2010, you will improve more than just the appearance of your teeth - this resolution can also impact your overall general health and your self esteem.

There is no reason why you shouldn't have the smile of your dreams. Advances in cosmetic dentistry have made these treatments accessible to all people, not just the wealthy. The next time you visit Boulder cosmetic dentist Dr. Joel Schaffer for a cleaning, ask him about the cosmetic dentistry options to improve your smile.

Dr. Schaffer can perform the following procedures as part of your smile makeover:

• Tooth whitening for a bright, dazzling smile
• Porcelain veneers to improve crooked, gapped, or misshapen teeth
• Dental implants to correct missing teeth

Cosmetic dentistry offers you the following benefits:

• Dental restorations are performed in a way that maintains a natural-looking appearance
• Common dental problems which may impact your overall dental health are treated with a focus on both function and aesthetics
• You can eliminate any embarrassment you feel when smiling
• Others will respond favorably to your radiant new smile

Hopefully, you have been following through with your New Year's resolutions. If not, consider committing 2010 to improving your smile. You will be happy that you did.

Please contact our Boulder cosmetic dentist today to schedule your initial consultation. Dr. Schaffer serves patients in Boulder and Denver, Colorado.

I am very pleased to announce the 28 years of dedication from my business coordinator Kathleen Moineau. She has done a remarkable job helping me create an outstanding and comfortable place too come for all your dental needs and "FOR THE SMILE OF YOUR LIFE". Kathleen is very proficient with your dental insurance needs. She is very personable and friendly and will make you feel like family at your very first visit. Please give her a call or email her from our site to schedule your new patient phone interview.

Dr Joel


P.S.

Kathleen has been an important part of getting me integrated into the practice as Dr Joel's Associate. Her extensive knowledge of all Office Manager expertise matters a lot to us. Especially her friendly New Patient Interviews, her dental knowledge, insurance and financial arrangements. It really makes the dental experience much easier for patients and me. This allows us to concentrate on providing you with the best dental care possible.

Dr. Dave

As a patient of Dr. Joel Schaffer for over 25 years, I had contemplated for years the possibility of tapping into his cosmetic dentistry expertise. Now, after finally making the decision to enlist the services of Dr. Joel and his wonder team, I am delighted with my vastly improved smile. Dr. Joel and his team provided respectful, excellent dental services, transforming my smile and boosting my self-confidence. I encourage others to not wait so long to pursue a new bright smile!

ML May

Crooked teeth can often be a hindrance to an award-winning smile, but a mouth full of metal braces may not sound much more appealing. Luckily, there is a way to straighten out your teeth without braces. Invisalign is a product that does the same work metal braces do, but because they are made out of a clear plastic, they are nearly imperceptible by others.

If you decide Invisalign is for you, Dr. Schaffer and Dr. Stangl will have molds made of your teeth to create the clear aligners that will be worn. Every two weeks you will receive a new aligner that has been formed to slowly move and straighten your teeth.

Most Invisalign patients only need to wear their aligners for about one year, as opposed to the traditional two years that metal braces take to straighten out your teeth. Other advantages of Invisalign are:

• They are made from smooth plastic they don't scratch your gums or cheeks
• The aligners are removable to allow you to eat foods and brush your teeth
• There is less discomfort than traditional braces

Invisalign is a quick and visually imperceptive way of getting the results you want for a beautiful smile. We would love to talk with you individually to help you achieve the stunning smile you’ve always dreamed of.

If you live in the Boulder or Denver Metro area and are interested in learning more about Invisalign, please contact Dr. Joel Schaffer or Dr. Dave Stangl to make an appointment.

Choosing a dentist is one of the most important decisions you can make for you and your family and it is not a decision that should be made lightly. A dentist is someone to whom you entrust a very important part of your health; therefore it is pertinent to find someone who is experienced, professional, and also understanding of your dental health needs.

Dr. Schaffer has been serving Boulder and Denver, Colorado over the past 30 years and in that time has positively affected the dental health and wellbeing of countless patients. He studied dentistry at Howard University College of Dentistry and is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Colorado Dental Association.

Dr. Schaffer has been chosen as one of the top 100 dentists in the nation and he and his staff offer a wide variety of services from general and cosmetic dentistry to regular hygienist care. Because of his diversity of services offered and his years of experience in the Boulder area, Dr. Schaffer's patients and their families continue coming back.

If you live in the Boulder or Denver Metro area and are looking for a general and cosmetic dentist for you or your family, please contact Dr. Schaffer and schedule an appointment.

Smiling at someone is often the best way to make a friendly first impression. A smile can reveal so much about your personality to those around you. An award-winning smile is one that projects confidence and style. There are many ways to achieve such a smile and Dr. Schaffer would love to help you.

If your smile is affected by chips cracks or gaps, then porcelain veneers are a great option to help update your smile. Porcelain veneers can easily cover up gaps or chips in your teeth. Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that illuminate your smile and smooth out any inconsistencies. They look like real teeth and can help correct a variety of aesthetic problems.

Having beautiful white teeth is another feature of a beautiful smile. Over the years, the foods and beverages you consume can stain your teeth, making them yellow or brown. Our tooth whitening process at Dr. Schaffer's office can help to remove those stains, making your teeth shine brilliantly.

Crowns, bridges and implants are other options that can help to replace missing teeth, giving you that full, complete, and beautiful smile that you’ve always dreamed about.

If you live in the Boulder or Denver Metro area and are interested in learning more about achieving a brilliant, beautiful smile, please contact Dr. Schaffer's office to set up an appointment.

If you are missing one or more of your teeth are looking for a more permanent solution, then dental implants may be just for you. Dental implants provide a strong, lasting fix to those gaps in your smile.

Dental implants are designed to look like and replace any missing teeth in your mouth. They are implanted surgically and eventually fuse with your jawbone, creating an extremely strong and stable replacement that is unlikely to ever fall out. Unlike crowns or bridges, dental implants do not require the support of the surrounding teeth because they are anchored individually into your jaw.

Dr. Schaffer will work with you personally to determine if dental implants are a good choice for you. Generally, you must be in good overall health, as well as have healthy gums and jaw to support the anchors for the dental implants. Because it is a surgical procedure, the implants may take longer to heal than other procedures, however the end results will look and function just like your natural teeth.

If you live in the Boulder or Denver Metro area and are interested in learning more about dental implants, please contact Dr. Schaffer to schedule an appointment.