Von's Vision

Dr. Crespi attended Von Miller’s event Von’s Western Round-Up on November 5th. This event raised over $400,000 to benefit Von’s Vision. Von Miller’s foundation provides low-income Denver children with the eye care and corrective eyewear they need to be their best in the classroom and in life. The funds raised from this event will go towards Von’s Vision program and the newly unveiled Von’s Vision Center.

Staff Spotlight: Sarah

Have you had the pleasure of meeting our amazing dental assistant Sarah?! She is originally from Charleston, SC and moved to Denver a few years ago. Sarah loves spending time outdoors with her boyfriend Matt and their sweet golden retrievers named Kaia and Chloe. On the weekends you can find her camping, hiking, and going skiing. It’s no wonder she loves Colorado! Make sure to say hi to her at your next appointment!

Von's Vision

Von's Vision Celebrity Steak-Out

"My mission is to give the gift of sight to children who don’t have access to eye care," said Miller. “Funds raised tonight will change kids’ lives—sometimes the problem in school isn’t an intelligence problem, it’s just vision. Von’s Vision provides opportunities for kids to succeed in the classroom and in life.”

This past week Dr. Crespi had the privilege of attending the fifth annual Celebrity Steak-Out benefit for Von Miller's charitable foundation, Von's Vision. Von’s Vision provides low-income Denver children with the eye care and corrective eyewear they need to be their best in the classroom and in life. Proceeds from the evening are used to provide free screenings, eye exams and corrective eye wear to those in need. Specifically, funds raised will go toward programs like Von’s Vision Day, Von’s Back to School Vision Day and Von’s All Year Long program which provides Denver Public School students with access to corrective eye wear all year long.

5 FUN TEETH FACTS!

Did you know?!

 

1. The enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance in your body. In fact, one of the best ways to keep it healthy is right in your kitchen - fluoridated tap water helps strengthen weak areas of the enamel on your teeth.

2. Your pearly whites are your own, unique set of teeth. Even identical twins don't have identical teeth.

3. A baby's teeth start forming before they are even born.

4. Like an iceberg, 1/3 of your tooth is below the gum line. In addition to preventing cavities, flossing helps keep gums healthy by reaching food that tooth brushing alone can't reach. As soon as your child has two teeth touching, start flossing!

5. Kids have 20 baby teeth and adults have 32 permanent teeth. In comparison, cats have 30 teeth, dogs have 42 teeth, pigs have 44 teeth and an armadillo have 104 teeth!

Peaches has an Emergency Dental Visit

Peaches getting her Carnassial Tooth bonded!

Peaches came to the office today! Dr. Crespi placed a composite (white filling material) over the fracture to repair the tooth. She was a great patient! We learned that the Carnassial tooth is the primary tooth dogs use to crush hard material in their diet such as bones and hard pieces of meat. Peaches' vet has advised us that dogs should not chew hard toys and bones (like Nylabones) as it can cause fractures like these. So please give your canine friends soft toys only and brush their teeth daily to keep them clean!