Residents of Denver, Edgewater, Wheat Ridge, and most of Lakewood are served by the regional Denver Water system. However, Arvada and Golden each have their own water systems. Denver Water Denver’s source water contains fluoride from dissolved minerals [...]
Fluoride Delivery
Systemic Systemic delivery refers to fluoride that is ingested into the body by eating or drinking. In the United States, fluoridation of drinking water is the most prominent source of systemic delivery. Fluoride is an important nutrient during [...]
American Dental Association and U.S. Government Fluoride Recommendations
Since 1950, the American Dental Association (ADA), along with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), have continuously endorsed the fluoridation of community water. Therefore, they proclaimed it to be a safe and effective public health [...]
Anatomy of a tooth/Childs diet
The Anatomy of a Tooth To discuss the effects of fluoride we first need to understand a little bit about what makes a tooth. A tooth has three layers: the enamel, the dentin, and the pulp: which contains the [...]
Everything you need to know about Fluoride
Introduction Fluoride has been added to water supplies, toothpaste, and other products for its health benefits since the 1940's. Since that time, the methods of fluoride delivery have been extensively researched and have evolved. Today, fluoridation is the [...]
Our practices terminology
Dear Parents: In order to improve the chances of your child having a positive experience in our office, we are selective in our use of words. We try to avoid words that scare the child due to previous experiences. Please support [...]
Parent Guidelines
Dear parents, Although some children do better without parents being present during treatment, we are open to having you stay with your child. If you choose to be present, we suggest the following guidelines to improve chances of a positive outcome: 1. Allow us [...]
Shark Teeth
A frequent concern from parents with a child getting new teeth, is that their children are getting “shark teeth”. This term is often used to describe when a child is getting new adult teeth while the baby teeth are [...]
Post-Treatment Instructions
At Kid Focus Dentistry we always strive to give you and your child a positive dental experience, even when treatment is needed. Our post-operative instructions are tailored according to the treatments performed and your child’s needs and comfort. [...]
Pediatric pre-treatment instructions (to help fight the scarries) in Wheat Ridge
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="231"] Street view of Kid Focus Dentistry office, located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado[/caption] The hardest thing about getting treatment at the dentist, especially for young children, is managing fear and anxiety. Usually, this has [...]
Meet Dr. Ngo
Dr. Trang Ngo and her husband Michael are a passionate, hard-working couple. They moved to Colorado in 2008, to make Kid Focus Dentistry come to life. With the goal of providing excellent, affordable, dental care for children, she [...]
Information that you want to know before or after visiting our office:
Parent Guidelines Terminology Pre-Treatment instructions Post-Treatment instructions Fractured permanent front teeth Injured Primary Incisors Everything to know about Flouride Shark Teeth We also provide a wide variety of Services. If you have further questions or concerns please don't [...]