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Gum disease is a serious dental health condition that affects nearly half of American adults. While minor cases of gum disease (gingivitis) are relatively easy to treat with proper oral hygiene and simple procedures like scaling & root planing (deep cleaning), advanced cases of gum disease are often much more complex.

If you have missing or damaged teeth and are in need of a full mouth restoration, the doctors of Poulos & Somers are here to help. Our office offers Teeth In A Day — a revolutionary and complete smile restoration.

One of our newest services is saliva-based testing from OralDNA. This simple test can give our team a variety of insights into your oral health.

At Poulos & Somers, the patient experience is always top of mind. From our cutting-edge technology to the latest techniques, we like to do what’s best for them. So when we saw an opportunity to improve the experience of our website, we jumped at the chance for a fresh start.

Laughing gas is one of the most commonly used methods of sedation in dentistry. The gas is composed of both nitrogen and oxygen, which composes about 78% of the air that we breathe.

Leaving a missing tooth untreated can result in permanent bone loss and damage to your smile. ‍

Interested in a dental implant at Poulos & Somers in Downtown Denver? Wondering what’s involved in the process? Our team is happy to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the entire treatment process. We want to ensure you are prepared and know what you can expect when you get a dental implant at our office.

In this part of our Sedation Series at Poulos & Somers, we’ll be taking a look at another one of the most common types of sedation used at the dental office; oral conscious sedation. This type of sedation is deeper than nitrous oxide, but does not provide the same level of sedation as IV sedation.

In the next part of our Sedation Series at the office of Poulos & Somers, we’ll be discussing IV sedation, which is one of the best options for patients who are nervous about an upcoming dental surgery, or who have serious dental anxiety. Let’s take a look at the basics of IV sedation now. 

If you have dental insurance coverage, it’s important to make the most of your policy. But how can you make sure you get the most out of your monthly premiums? Poulos & Somers is here with a few tips and recommendations.

Due to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus, many dentists are closing their offices entirely, and are no longer seeing patients for routine dental care. At Poulos & Somers, we’re doing our part to help slow down the spread, which means we are no longer seeing patients for routine visits.

Whether you’ve recently had a dental implant in Denver or you’re in need of repairs for an older implant in the area, you may be wondering if repairing a dental implant counts as an emergency procedure during COVID-19. 

As the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has begun to slow, many dentists are beginning to open up and accept new patients. At Poulos & Somers, we’re open and seeing patients for routine care.

At Poulos & Somers, we understand that getting surgery for gum disease can be scary and intimidating, which is why we offer a wide variety of non-surgical perio treatments. 

If you’re considering dental implants in The Golden Triangle, Capitol Hill, or Downtown Denver, you may not be sure if this treatment is right for you.

If you’re overdue for a dental exam in Downtown Denver, you may be wondering how often you really need to see the team at Poulos & Somers. Are six-month dental visits still the best option for you? Find out now!

The COVID-19 outbreak has become a part of daily life, and many people are wondering how they can protect themselves and prevent infection. Beyond following all local and state health recommendations in Denver and Colorado, maintaining a healthy mouth is a great way to keep your immune system strong and reduce your risk of contracting viruses like COVID-19, the flu, and the common cold. Find out more in this blog from Poulos & Somers now!

Teeth whitening is a great way to remove stains and yellowing and make you feel younger and more self-confident. But you may also have heard it causes teeth sensitivity.

We'll discuss why it’s important to replace missing teeth right away, the benefits of teeth replacement in Denver, and your options for tooth replacement at our office.

You may not be sure what to expect after your dental implant surgery. Will you be in pain? Will your mouth bleed? How long will it take to heal?