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Samantha Graffeo Gardner
Dentist
Dr. Samantha Graffeo Gardner is a pediatric dentist living and practicing in Boulder, CO. Dr. Sam specializes in the oral health of children. Pediatric dentists treat patients ranging in age from infancy to teenaged years. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Sam takes care of a child's teeth, gums and mouth. Children can face dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease without proper care. Pediatric dentists can provide dental examinations, give cleanings and treatments, repair cavitities and dental injuries like fractured or knocked-out teeth, diagnose oral conditions and more. Dr. Sam has a particular passion for preventative and minimally invasive dentistry and focuses her practice on making her patients feel welcome and comfortable.
Samantha Graffeo Gardner
- Boulder, CO
- University of Colorado
- Accepting new patients
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How can I prevent tooth decay?
There are many things we can do to try and prevent tooth decay. Mainly, we want to limit sugar-containing foods, increase water consumption and use a re-mineralizing toothpaste. READ MORE
There are many things we can do to try and prevent tooth decay. Mainly, we want to limit sugar-containing foods, increase water consumption and use a re-mineralizing toothpaste. Here's a description of what else you can do with more detail: https://www.southboulderpediatricdentistry.com/resources/blog/i-have-cavities-so-my-kid-will-too-its-just-destined-to-be-true-right
How can I best care for my teeth after orthodontic treatment?
Taking care of braces is difficult, I would throw everything (including the kitchen sink (not really)) at it. Brush as normal, use a floss threader to floss between your teeth READ MORE
Taking care of braces is difficult, I would throw everything (including the kitchen sink (not really)) at it. Brush as normal, use a floss threader to floss between your teeth effectively, add interproximal brushes and end-tuft brushes to help you effectively clean around the brackets and always follow up with a good mouthwash to help rinse everything away. A prescription strength toothpaste can only help too.
What are your views on dental sealants for adults?
Sealants for adults are great at preventing cavities, just as they are for preventing cavities in our pediatric patients. If you're an adult who has never had a cavity and is considered READ MORE
Sealants for adults are great at preventing cavities, just as they are for preventing cavities in our pediatric patients. If you're an adult who has never had a cavity and is considered "low risk" a sealant may not be necessary, however if you're a patient who has a history of cavities, getting a sealant on your permanent teeth will help prevent the biting surfaces from trapping food and developing cavities (but they won't protect in between the teeth, so you'll still need to take good care of them!). Best of luck!
