This summer, we considered whether highly competitive cyclists should start wearing mouth guards while racing down single-track trails or speeding along gravel roads.  For thoughts on that, we turned to the Steamboat Locals trusted dentist, Dr. Jim McCreight of McCreight Progressive Dentistry.  As winter approaches and young athletes gear up for high-speed races or gravity-defying tricks, we wanted to revisit the importance of... read more »

Halloween in Steamboat Springs is an event like no other. With the iconic Downtown Halloween Stroll, where Lincoln Avenue transforms into a spooktacular gathering of costumed kids, families, and businesses, it’s a night full of fun, creativity, and of course—candy. But while the holiday is beloved by many, the sheer volume of sugar consumed can pose a risk to children’s... read more »

Written By: Steamboat Locals Media “And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again…”—a line from the song It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas captures the mixed emotions of parents during the holidays. But that’s only a two-week break. Now, after more than two months of summer vacation, are you ready for your kids to head back... read more »

Written by Steamboat Locals Media Just a few decades ago, it was a rare sight to see skiers and snowboarders swooshing down Steamboat Ski Resort while wearing a helmet.  With the advancement of personal safety technologies and understanding of the long-term impact of head trauma, it is a rarer sight in the current day to see someone without a helmet... read more »

Written by Erin Campbell With a focus on progression and a knack for perfection, McCreight Progressive Dentistry provides both comprehensive and cosmetic dental care in the Yampa Valley. Since 1998, proud owners James and Wendy McCreight have owned and operated a dental practice in the valley, first in Craig and then in Steamboat. In 2007, McCreight Progressive Dentistry became the... read more »

Two of our hygienists, Donna Green and Jenny Marques utilize the latest in oral hygiene therapy. Photo Credit: James McCreight, DDS. The mouth is an astonishing feature of the body. It has an extraordinary number of functions: communication through language, breaking down food to fuel the body, sensory through taste, showing emotions (smiling, laughing, sadness, and love) and indicators of disease... read more »

By Dr. James McCreight and Donna Medina, RDH. Their patient visited McCreight Progressive Dentistry in Steamboat Springs, CO in early September 2021 with the chief complaint of debris on back of his lower teeth, suppuration (pus) and a fetid odor. Upon examination, Dr. McCreight found areas of Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG)- like lesions combined with significant lower anterior bone... read more »

What Do the Numbers Mean? If you have ever experienced a full hygiene evaluation you have heard, “three-two-three, three-three-three,” and were probably wondering: what are those numbers are and why do we have to do this? Did you know that gum disease has different stages? The early stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. The good news is that this... read more »

Understanding Dental Benefits Why doesn’t my insurance plan cover the treatment the Doctor is recommending? By Ronald D. Jackson DDS, FAGD, FAACD 2001Revised by: Ronald D. Jackson DDS, FAGD, FAACD March 2021 Anna Nierenberg, Director of First Impressions March 2021 The first thing to understand about dental insurance is that it isn't insurance at all. Insurance originated as and is... read more »

Toothpaste Abrasiveness Are you picking the right toothpaste? Are you picking the correct toothpaste for your dental needs? Have you ever found yourself standing in the toothpaste aisle at the grocery store or Walmart thinking which toothpaste should I get this time? Maybe you are the type of person who switches from brand to brand or from whitening to gum... read more »