Dental Services
Best Dentist Near Me in Pagosa Springs
30+ Years Serving You
General Dentistry
Preventing the progression of oral diseases
General dentists assist people in preventing the progression of oral diseases by placing a significant emphasis on oral health and cleanliness. These eventually cause discomfort, missed work or school time, and are estimated to cost billions of dollars annually if left untreated.
Your Family Dentist
Dental Services
We Provide
No Needle, No Drill, No Pain Dentistry.
We believe that everyone deserves a life of pain free dental health and a beautiful smile. We have dedicated our lives to helping our patients achieve that goal. Our motto is:
“The art of dentistry: gently restoring the health that God created.”
Pagosa Smiles Dentistry Services:
Crowns, Bridges, Fillings, Braces, Root Canals, Implants, & Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Jordan Rutherford, DDS
General Dentist & Doctorate in Dental Surgery
Dentist in Pagosa Springs for over 30 Years
FASTBRACES®
from Pagosa Smiles!
FASTBRACES® Technologies, a true American original, is celebrating its 25 year quarter century anniversary of helping dentists straighten crooked teeth in almost 50 countries. Teeth are crooked because they didn’t erupt properly and came in tilted, sideways, overlapping or spaced apart and as a result they are not upright.
FASTBRACES® Technology’s unique triangular high performance bracket systems upright the roots of the teeth from the beginning of treatment with just one square wire by torquing and tipping them from the very first appointment.
Crowns
and or “cap”
Teeth are often restored using silver or composite fillings. However, when too much of a tooth’s structure is missing, a crown or “cap” may be needed. A crown may be needed to:
- Restore a tooth when it is unable to support a large filling
- Attach bridges
- Protect a weak tooth from fracturing or restore fractured teeth
- Cover badly shaped or discolored teeth
- Cover dental implants
Implants
from Pagosa Smiles!
Dental implants offer a fantastic solution for those seeking the best replacement option for a missing tooth. Dental Implants help the other teeth by taking some of the load of chewing off the other teeth. We utilize the very best surgeons in the 4 corners to assure consistent excellent outcomes and shortest possible recovery times. The restorations are made to exacting specifications from the very best materials available!
Denture
Options
Missing teeth can create a host of aesthetic and functional problems including sagging facial muscles, inability to eat certain foods and speak. Dentures may be your first solution if you’ve lost all your natural teeth due to periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury.
Fitting a patient for dentures does not have to be a traumatic experience. During the preliminary visit, the remaining teeth are removed and a model is made of the patient’s jaw. An immediate denture may be fitted so the patient does not have to be without teeth while the mouth tissue heals. Once the mouth tissue is completely healed, the patient is fitted with their custom dentures.
Root Canal
Therapy
When a tooth’s nerve or pulp area becomes diseased or injured, a special dental procedure called root canal therapy may help you save that tooth. If the diseased pulp is not removed, your tooth becomes infected and you could lose it. During a root canal, the dentist removes the pulp, cleans the root canal and seals the canal to protect it. If it is a back tooth, your dentist places a crown over the tooth to help make it stronger. Generally, a root canal is a relatively simple procedure with little or no discomfort.
In fact, the only complaint we hear is the slight discomfort in holding the mouth open so long. A small mouth rest takes care of this. As with all of our procedures, our patients are comfortable and no pain is allowed!
Childrens
Dentistry
Our dentist is comfortable with all phases of children’s dental care, including cleanings, fillings, fluoride treatments, sealants and more.
- We have techniques specifically designed for children, which establish trust and help your child accept dental treatment.
- We are committed to providing the best possible dental care for your child in a friendly, anxiety-free environment.
Our team will regularly evaluate your child’s dental needs to provide the highest level of prevention and treatment. As your child grows, we will monitor your child’s teeth for early treatment of bite or tooth alignment problems that may arise.
White Composite
Fillings
Until recently, dentists used a silver and mercury amalgam to fill and seal cavities. Because a larger amount of the original tooth must be removed, these types of fillings often weaken teeth.
Recent innovations now allow us to replace old silver fillings with composite or porcelain fillings that are stronger, safer and more natural looking. Say goodbye to “metal mouth” and hello to a beautiful new smile.
Cosmetic
Bonding
If you have teeth that have stains that cannot be removed by bleaching, and veneers or crowns are not necessary, then cosmetic bonding might be a good option for you. Cosmetic bonding is an affordable, quick and painless way to repair many cosmetic flaws or injuries, including:
- Gaps in Teeth
- Spots or Stains
- Chipped Teeth
Dental bonding sculpts individual teeth without requiring removal of any tooth structure. This technique bonds a composite material that looks, acts and feels like the real thing, to an existing tooth. This procedure usually doesn’t require the use of an anesthetic; is relatively quick to apply; gives an immediate result and is less expensive.
Porcelain
Veneers
Do you have discolored or crooked teeth, teeth with spaces between them or teeth stained by fillings?
You can improve the shape, color and length of your teeth using veneers! Veneers make teeth look more attractive by covering them with a thin layer of porcelain. Come in today to find out if they are right for you!
Tooth
Whitening
We offer professional at home whitening kits. With this kit you can whiten your teeth from the comfort of your own home. The advantage of this is we can monitor the results during your normal dental visits so we can ensure no damage is ever done to your teeth. Contact us today to get your at home kit.
Peridontal
Therapy
There have been major advances in non-surgical periodontal treatment for chronic periodontal disease. Our state-of-the-art ultrasonic scalers have been designed by a periodontist for maximum effectiveness on root surfaces. A laser is used to kill the bacteria below the gum line and to remove diseased gum tissue, further reducing the need for surgery.
We take every opportunity to help you control your periodontal disease problem non-surgically and then reevaluate to determine the effectiveness of the treatment. If surgical treatment is required, the treatments maximize your comfort and your ability to regrow lost periodontal support.
TMD
Treatment
Do you experience jaw joint clicking or locking, ear pain, headaches or sensitive teeth? Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is usually characterized by a dull aching pain in the jaw joint, inability to comfortably open the mouth, clicking and popping in the jaw joint, teeth sensitivity, headaches and pain in the neck, shoulder or back. While many TMD sufferers get better without treatment, TMD can be responsible for persistent and debilitating pain. If you suffer from persistent TMD, visit us for a thorough examination and individualized treatment plan.
Bridges
by Pagosa Smiles
A bridge can be used to replace a missing tooth. A crown is bonded to the tooth on each side of the space. The pontic- or prosthetic tooth- that replaces the missing tooth helps to improve your smile, stabilize your remaining teeth, and improve your chewing capacity.
Your comfort and satisfaction at Pagosa Smiles' family dentistry is our top priority. Our dental office team has extensive experience providing family dentistry to the Pagosa Springs community and surrounding areas.
Dental Appointments
| DAYS | HOURS |
|---|---|
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 8AM-5PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM-5PM |
| Thursday | 8AM-5PM |
| Friday | 8AM-5PM |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Saturday | CLOSED |