Mindful Dentistry with Dr. Alesia Bergan

04/29/2026

Not that you should diagnose yourself, but just in case 🤓

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04/05/2026

This is the exact conversation I have with my patients daily!

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10/20/2025

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09/12/2025

Many people assume baby teeth don’t matter because “they’ll fall out anyway,” but this is one of the biggest misconceptions in dentistry. Primary teeth act as natural placeholders, guiding the proper alignment and eruption of the permanent teeth growing underneath. If these teeth are neglected—whether due to untreated cavities, trauma, or early loss—the permanent teeth can erupt in the wrong position, leading to crowding, misalignment, or even impacted teeth.

The roots of baby teeth sit very close to the developing buds of adult teeth. When infection spreads through an untreated cavity, it can travel beyond the roots and directly affect the permanent teeth beneath. This may cause discoloration, enamel defects, or malformation in the incoming tooth. In severe cases, the infection can even damage the surrounding bone, making future eruptions more complicated.

Caring for baby teeth is therefore not only about preventing pain or infection in childhood, but also about protecting the future smile. Regular dental check-ups, timely treatment of cavities, and proper home care create a healthy environment for permanent teeth to grow strong and correctly positioned. What happens in the early years leaves a lasting imprint—healthy baby teeth are the foundation for a lifetime of oral health.

08/22/2025

Bruxism isn’t a bad habit — it’s often a survival response.
The jaw clenches. The body fights. The brain tries to stay alive.

This is sleep-disordered breathing.
And no, they won’t just grow out of it.

Snoring + teeth grinding = airway red flags.
Listen to them. Then act.

08/22/2025

Please do a take home sleep study if your child is not doing well mentally, emotionally, behaviorally. It’s simple to check! Reach out if you have questions!

Sleep is foundational for kids’ brains.
It’s not just about rest — it’s about development, memory, and emotional regulation.

Chronic sleep-disordered breathing doesn’t just make kids tired.
It can lower IQ, impair learning, and fuel anxiety, mood swings, and behavioural struggles.

This is not a small problem.
And it’s not one they’ll grow out of.
It’s one we need to catch — and treat — early.

07/13/2025

Ok, mamas, listen up! Let’s help little ones grow up healthy and balanced!

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06/21/2025

Here’s a study that has far reaching consequences in the dental profession.

It’s one of those historical moments where we turn the corner and understand that whilst certain materials have undeniable advantages, there are serious side effects.

Metal orthodontic devices won’t be phased out immediately, they are just too useful. I think metals will be used to some extent in medical or procedures, but the reality is that a mouth full brackets in young children isn’t

A recent study has confirmed the concerning link between metal orthodontic brackets and oral tissue necrosis.

The research suggests that prolonged exposure to certain metals in braces may trigger cellular damage, inflammation, and in some cases, necrosis in surrounding gum tissue.

This highlights the importance of material safety in orthodontics and opens the door for exploring safer alternatives like ceramic or polymer brackets.

After completely rethinking and redesigning orthodontic treatment from diagnosis, time of treatment, materials and overall philosophy I can say that classical orthodontics should have a place in dentistry for the forseeable future, but myofunctional intervention based treatment should preclude.

It’s a system I’ve named 3 stage orthodontics of which I’m excited to share stages 1-2 with those practices who want to learn the system as we implemented.

Watching children grow the way nature intended is one of the most satisfying achievements of my life.

Clinicians & patients—stay informed and ask the right questions when choosing orthodontic treatments.

The future is here.

06/07/2025

The earlier we start addressing the lack of space in the mouth, the healthier our children will be. 🙏

04/24/2025

For those struggling with jaw pain- give it a try!

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04/20/2025

🧠 Why the Brain Plays a Bigger Role Than You Think

Your brain is constantly scanning the position of your jaw, teeth, tongue, and airway. If any of these structures are out of alignment — due to poor tongue posture, tongue tie, mouth breathing, or narrow dental arches — the trigeminal nerve picks up on this.

Over time, the nervous system may adapt poorly, locking the jaw into dysfunctional movement patterns and triggering chronic pain. TMJ issues are often not just mechanical — they are neurological as well!

04/19/2025

🚨 Cold Sore Coming On? Zap It Before It Hits! 💥

Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) — and once it’s in your system, it can flare up from stress, sun exposure, or even a drop in your immune system. 😣 That tingle you feel? It’s the virus waking up.​

At Mindful Dentistry, we use the gentle power of the Erbium laser to fight back — fast. This high-tech treatment disrupts the virus, reduces inflammation, speeds up healing, and often prevents the sore from ever surfacing. 🙌​

✅ Painless
✅ No needles or meds
✅ Done in minutes
✅ Shortens healing time and reduces future outbreaks

👄 Feel the first signs? That’s your window! Call us right away — the earlier we treat, the better your results.​

📞 (303) 499-0367 | Boulder, CO
Let’s stop cold sores in their tracks — the mindful way. 💡💋​
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