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Your dental health is our first priority at Guerra Dental. From the moment you step in our office you'll notice the difference in our practice. We focus on you, listening and understanding your needs and concerns, while making you feel relaxed and comfortable with your visit. Our facility and equipment are state-of-the-art, but so is our dentist, Dr. Frederick Guerra and staff.

Dr. Guerra's mission is simple - to provide you with quality dental care by combining personalized attention and a commitment to lifelong oral health. And, if you're injured we'll be the first to help you in an emergency. We'll see you right away and get you out of pain as soon as possible.

We offer a variety of ways to improve and maintain your smile and oral health, including cosmetic dentistry and general dental procedures. We use laser cavity detection, low-radiation digital x-rays, tooth colored fillings, dental implants, extractions and we perform single-visit root canals. Dr Guerra also provides cosmetic dental services including invisalign, six month smiles and Zoom! Teeth whitening. His experience enables us to treat nearly all your dental health concerns right in our office, with little need to be referred for specialized care. We look forward to seeing you in our office.

Call today to get started 719-362-0433

Gentle dental cleanings
Same-day emergency care
Dentures
Pediatric and geriatric dentistry
Wisdom teeth & other extractions
TMJ screening & night guards
Nonsurgical gum care
Root canals
Invisalign
Six Month Smiles
Porcelain veneers
Dental implants
Cosmetic & restorative care
High-quality crowns & bridges

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HEALTHDAY - BONES AND JOINTS

Sugar Injections for Knee Arthritis May Ease Pain: Study

Posted 3:00 PM 5/20/2013 by By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Injections of a sugar solution appear to help relieve knee pain and stiffness related to osteoarthritis, a new study suggests.

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HEALTHDAY - ALLERGY RESPIRATORY

Certain COPD Meds Might Raise Heart Risks, Study Says

Posted 2:00 PM 5/20/2013 by By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Long-acting inhaled medications used by millions of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may raise the risk of cardiovascular complications among older patients, a new large Canadian study reveals.

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HEALTHDAY - CANCER

Newer, Pricier Prostate Cancer Radiation No Better Than Old: Study

Posted 2:00 PM 5/20/2013 by By Amy Norton
HealthDay Reporter

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HEALTHDAY - ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients

Posted 12:00 PM 5/20/2013 by By Dennis Thompson
HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study.

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HEALTHDAY - ALLERGY RESPIRATORY

Living Near Major Roadways in Pregnancy Tied to Respiratory Woes in Children

Posted 12:00 PM 5/20/2013 by Alan Mozes

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.

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HEALTHDAY - CAREGIVING

Nighttime Docs at ICUs Don't Boost Patient Outcomes: Study

Posted 12:00 PM 5/20/2013 by Mary Elizabeth Dallas

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Although many hospital intensive care units have a nighttime attending physician on staff to help improve outcomes, new research suggests this may have no clear benefit to patients.

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