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Come visit our brand new office

We have moved to our new location at 1651 28th Street, still in Boulder. We love our new office and we have settled in nicely.  We can’t wait to see you!

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WE MOVED!!!

Hello everyone, We have moved our office to a brand new location!! Our new address is 1651 28th Street in Boulder, CO. Only a few blocks from our old location.  Please stop by to say hello!! Here are some photos of the new place. Front of the building Treatment Rooms Reception and Entry Way We […]

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More Google Reviews of Dr. Michael A. Bentz

oltrex56 7 months ago– My wife and I have entrusted our dental care to Dr. Bentz for over 20 years. He was referred to us when we first moved to Colorado and it is my pleasure to refer him to you! Scheduling an appointment is always easy, with a reminder phone call the day before […]

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Yelp Reviews of Dr. Michael A. Bentz

Alisa N. Boulder, CO 8 friends 34 reviews 5/20/2016 I have been coming here since my sophomore year in college.  I have since graduated and now live in Denver.  I love it so much much here that I will commute from Denver to come here.  Everyone is always very friendly and caring and I love […]

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Google Reviews of Dr. Michael A. Bentz

Jacqueline Onassis 2 months ago– I had a tooth that needed a root canal and I had not been to the dentist in a long time and I was very nervous. When I set the initial appointment, Paula was very friendly and accommodating. After we went through the check up with very up to date […]

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Root Canal Therapy – Why It’s Not Scary

There are many rumors and myths surrounding root canal therapy. Most are scared of those 3 little words, but there is no need to be scared.  Below are some of the myths and rumors that are believed about root canals. Root Canal Therapy is painful FALSE: Root canal therapy actually relieves the pain you are […]

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Yelp Reviews of Dr. Michael A. Bentz

Thank you Alala and Jenifer for our newest Yelp Reviews.  We appreciate your feedback! Jenifer K. Broomfield, CO 4/1/2016 I’ve been seeing Dr. Bentz & Paula for over 16 years!  I couldn’t be happier with their high level of professionalism and patient care.  They always go above and beyond to make sure that I am […]

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Canker Sores

We don’t really know the exact cause of canker sores, but we do see them more often when there is some sort of tissue damage or even stress.  Habits such as chewing on your cheek or lip can cause the sore due to damage of the tissues.  Eating a lot of foods that have acidic […]

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Scaling and Root Planing

Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) is the process of removing plaque and calculus (tartar) from below the gumline.  Otherwise known as a deep cleaning.  Scaling and Root Planing is sometimes necessary in addition to normal cleanings due to the fact that plaque and bacteria can grow below the gumline and harden into calculus over time. […]

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A Day in the Life of Our Therapy Dogs, Amber and Rowdy

The days start pretty normal for these furry therapy friends.  As soon as they come in, Amber heads right for Beverly to get some petting time.  Rowdy goes straight for the break room to make sure we didn’t leave him any morsels.  He does this when they come back from lunch too.  He’s been known […]

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Patient Review for Dr. Bentz

Please see one of our reviews from one of our wonderful patients, Spencer! Spencer H. Boulder, CO 2/12/2015 Before I found Michael as my dentist it had been several years since I received dental care because of bad experiences in the past. When I first came in I was nervous, but everyone was so friendly […]

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Free Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) During Treatment

Most dental offices offer Nitrous Oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, as an option during dental treatment, but the majority of those offices charge for the use of the gas.  In our office, you will be given the option to use Nitrous during treatments and cleanings at NO CHARGE to you!  We feel that it’s […]

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Why are my teeth sensitive?

More than 40 million people suffer from tooth sensitivity.  What causes this sensitivity? There are many things that can cause your teeth to be sensitive to temperature as well as pressure.  Here are some of those things. 1. Worn down enamel from aggressive brushing habits 2. Enamel erosion due to acidic foods and drinks 3. […]

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Smoking and Periodontal Disease

Most people are aware of the fact that smoking causes cancer and heart disease, but are not aware of the impacts that smoking has on your oral health.  Smoking can cause severe periodontal disease like shown in the photo below. Smoking causes dry mouth, which can lead to periodontal disease.  By smoking you reduce the […]

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Composite (Tooth Colored) vs. Amalgam (Silver) Fillings

When a cavity needs to be filled, there are certain options as to what your dentist will choose to use to fill that cavity.  There are basically 2 options.  Resin composite (tooth colored) bonded filling material, or amalgam (silver colored) filling material.  Most dentists have started using the resin composite and are no longer using […]

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Bruxism (Grinding) – How does it impact your teeth?

Wear facets in back teeth Worn chewing surfaces of front teeth What is Bruxism? Bruxism, also known as grinding or clenching of the teeth, is a condition that mainly impacts you in your sleep causing long term damage to your teeth, gums, and bone.  We can also grind when we are awake, but the majority […]

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Benefits of Therapy Dogs

The history and research behind animal therapy shows that there are many benefits to having therapy animals in a medical setting. 1. Lowering Blood Pressure – when a person is stressed or anxious, blood pressure tends to rise.  By having therapy dogs in the office, patient anxiety and nervousness tends to decrease. 2. Lowering Levels […]

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Early Decay Detection DIAGNOdent

The ability to detect cavities in the mouth as early as possible is of the utmost importance.  Many dentists will use the “pick and stick” method to check for cavities.  They use an explorer to pick at your teeth to see if the surface of the tooth is hard or if the explorer sticks in […]

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Review of Dr. Michael Bentz Dentistry

We were with Dr. Bentz years ago and have just switched back to him after moving back into town. The experience with Dr. Bentz, the dental hygienist, and Paula at the front desk has not changed in nearly a decade.  They are great.  They are all friendly, personable and make you feel comfortable from the […]

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Benefits of Quarterly Teeth Cleanings

As a Registered Dental Hygienist, it is my job to ensure my patients have great looking teeth and gums.  That is why in our office, we offer complimentary teeth cleanings alternating every 3 months for established patients.  Most insurance companies cover 2 cleanings per year, so at our office, you will receive an additional 2 […]

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