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• posted: May 24, 2023

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read More

• posted: May 17, 2023

You are probably aware that guzzling soda and drinking those sugary Starbucks Frappuccinos aren’t particularly good for your dental health. But how much thought do you give to the effects Read More

• posted: May 10, 2023

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read More

• posted: May 03, 2023

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Chris Elson, D.D.S.. Everyone wants a Read More

• posted: Apr. 26, 2023

Some lucky babies wake one morning displaying a brand new tooth to the complete surprise of their unsuspecting parents! But your happy baby is irritable and drooling. Or your hearty Read More

• posted: Apr. 19, 2023

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read More

• posted: Apr. 12, 2023

When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. Read More

• posted: Apr. 05, 2023

What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Littleton, Colorado office, now is an excellent time to schedule Read More

• posted: Mar. 29, 2023

If you are waking up with jaw pain, tension headaches, or facial pain, you may be suffering from a condition known as bruxism. This means you could be grinding or Read More

• posted: Mar. 22, 2023

In the eyes of most parents, nothing is cuter than their baby’s smile. Did you know your little one’s smile (that is, his or her oral health) actually plays a Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2023

Millions of people, around Littleton, Colorado and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read More

• posted: Mar. 08, 2023

Have you been thinking about getting an oral piercing lately? It could seem enticing because they look trendy or cool, but it’s worth know the health risks associated with oral Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2023

At Chris Elson, D.D.S., we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read More