Our Dentistry Blog

If you put off going to the dentist because the thought of a routine cleaning or dental procedure makes you feel anxious, you’re not alone. Many people have a hard time relaxing at the dentist and experience some level of stress during their visit. Some people even have dental phobia, which can stand between them and the dental care that they need.

At Meadows Dental Group, we know how difficult it can be to deal with dental phobia and anxiety. That’s why we offer modern and safe sedation dentistry options to help patients with any degree of unease enter a relaxed and comfortable state.

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October is an interesting time of the year for dentistry. Every year, we celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month, an observance that is part of a nationwide effort to promote good oral health. But we also see the most sugar-filled holiday, Halloween, make its annual return.

At Meadows Dental Group, we want to provide you and your family with some steps to keep your mouth healthy this month, and all year long. We are proud to offer general dentistry, children’s dentistry, and more to our Lone Tree area patients.

Halloween Tips to Protect Your Smile

Halloween can be a tricky time for oral…

If you don’t have perfect teeth, you’re not alone. Many people have at least one aspect of their smile that they would like to improve. Addressing these dental issues could help you feel more confident in your smile, allowing you to show off your pearly whites with pride.

We offer relatively quick and comfortable cosmetic dentistry treatments to correct a variety of aesthetic concerns. Two popular services are dental bonding and porcelain veneers. If you’re exploring your options, it can be helpful to know how these effective treatments compare.

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If you experience any anxiety at the thought of going to the dentist, then sedation dentistry may be able to help you feel comfortable and relaxed. In fact, sedation dentistry can help make your next dental visit a positive step on your journey to great oral health.

After you’ve had one good…

Unfortunately, millions of Americans suffer from tooth loss. Tooth loss can often be traced back to gum disease, and it poses a number of functional and cosmetic complications. Thankfully, dental implants can offer patients an effective option for tooth replacement.

If you are missing one or more…

You may have already heard of Invisalign®, an effective and virtually unnoticeable orthodontic treatment. Over 5 million people have transformed their smiles using Invisalign clear aligners. Despite its popularity, we know that you likely still have questions about the treatment. Here are answers to nine of the most common questions that we…

Meadows Dental Group literally put Lone Tree dentistry on the map in 1999. Now, Dr. Joseph O’Leary and Dr. Scott Peppler lead a friendly and experienced team in providing quality care to the community we have called home for two decades.

Our office provides cosmetic dentistry and general dental care for adults and kids. However, we are perhaps best known for our sedation dentistry services. Patients travel from throughout Colorado to receive anxiety-free dental treatment through sedation options including:

• Nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”)
• Oral…