Invisalign Blog Series: How does Invisalign work?

May 10th, 2024

Dr. Messina is particularly passionate about orthodontics and what it can do for a person's oral and overall health. In our practice, we recommend clear aligner therapy for a variety of reasons, and we know that a healthy mouth with a stable foundation sets our patients' smiles up for lifelong success. We love helping our…
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Vaping vs Smoking

April 7th, 2024

April is oral cancer awareness month, and at Dr. Messina's practice we think there's never been a better time to discuss important risk factors that affect our oral and overall health in a big way. Today on the blog, let's take a deep dive into a popular topic especially among young people today: vaping vs…
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Meet Our iTero Scanner!

March 12th, 2024

We have a big announcement we're so excited to share: Dr. Messina's office is the first general dentistry practice in Colorado to receive the most current, most innovative intraoral scanner on the market from Align! This month we're introducing our new iTero scanner during routine hygiene visits with Rachel and Dr. Messina, and we already…
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Charcoal Toothpaste Basics

February 13th, 2024

It’s likely you’ve heard in recent years about charcoal toothpaste, the black toothpaste that promises a whiter smile. Sales of charcoal toothpastes and powders have rapidly emerged into the Internet marketplace and even into popular retail stores such as Target and WholeFoods, and our age of social media makes it easy for certain ingredients to…
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