Young at Heart Kids Dental • La Junta

11/20/2025

"Peace begins with a smile."
– Mother Teresa

Our school presentations are underway! Thanks to the Swink School District for having us. 🦷🪥

10/31/2025

ANY possible chance we get to have spirit week, we take it! 👻

The doctors and assistants definitely dressed to impress this year. 🎃

Happy Halloween!

10/31/2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN to our dental family and friends! 👻🎃 We hope everyone has a safe and fun filled day/night.

REMEMBER to stop by 116 W. Third Street in La Junta, CO today from 03:00-05:00PM for a Halloween treat! 😈 Happy Trick o' Treating.

10/30/2025

WE HAVE OUR WINNERS! 🎃

First and foremost, thank you to all of our amazing dental assistants/tech for participating in the contest and making our Halloween Spirit Week so much fun! You all did a great job. 👏🏼

🥇 Place - Kylea with “Movie Night”
🥈 Place - Kyla with “Up”
🥉 Place - Karina with “Carousel”

Congratulations!

10/30/2025

Many thanks to those who have casted their vote so far! 🗳️ We will be calculating the winners at 3:00pm. Be on the lookout for our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners! 🤩

10/23/2025

Spooky szn is upon us. 👻

Our 2nd Annual Pumpkin Decorating Competiton is underway, please cast your vote by leaving a COMMENT of the # / NAME in the comment section! 🎃

#1 Mega Gumball Machine
#2 UP
#3 Movie Night
#4 Carousel
#5 Hocus Pocus
#6 Carmel Apple
#7 Mini Gumball Machine

Big shout out and many thanks to our awesome dental assistants who participated. You all did great!! 👏🏼

10/20/2025

Nothing makes us smile bigger than being part of our amazing community! 🪥🦷

Many thanks to Otero College Child Development Services for inviting us out to their event! It’s always a joy to meet new faces and spread smiles outside the office. 😊

10/08/2025

Call us today to schedule your child(ren)’s 6mo. dental cleaning! (719)733-3303 🦷

10/02/2025

Happy October Two’th 🦷

DID YOU KNOW dental sealants are a thin, protective coating that’s painted on the chewing surfaces of the molars to prevent cavities by sealing off deep grooves and fissures where food and germs can get trapped?

This simple and painless procedure involves cleaning the tooth, applying an etching gel, rinsing and drying, then painting the sealant and curing it with a special light!

Call us today to schedule your child(ren) for their dental cleanings and/or needs. 🪥 (719)733-3303

09/12/2025

Good to know information! 🦷🪥 Call us today to get your child(ren) scheduled for their dental exam and cleaning. (719)733-3303

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.

08/20/2025

Help us in wishing our amazing sterile tech, Dominique, a Happy Happy Birthday! 🥳 We hope you have a great day.

08/14/2025

The dental office at Young at Heart Kids in La Junta will be closed Friday, August 15th! We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Catch us at the 148th Annual Arkansas Valley Fair Parade in Rocky Ford! 🎡🎠 We hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend!