Young at Heart Kids Dental • La Junta

03/04/2026

It’s ✨ Dental Assistants Recognition Week ✨ and we couldn’t let it pass without celebrating our incredible team! 💕

Our dental assistants are the heart of our office – comforting nervous patients, supporting our doctors, and making sure every visit runs smoothly.

Your compassion and commitment make such a difference, thank you for being the reason so many little smiles leave happy! 🦷

02/17/2026

Young at Heart Kids Dental is seeking an outgoing and ready to learn individual to join our team! Experience is a plus, but not necessary; we are willing to train the perfect candidate. 🦷

To take the next step in your dental assisting career, please email your resume to dentallajunta@youngatheartkids.com

Feel free to call us with any questions you may have pertaining to the job openings. (719)733-3303

02/17/2026

February is our FAVORITE month of the year - it’s National Children’s Dental Health Month! 🦷🪥

A huge THANK YOU to the wonderful centers and schools that welcome us in and allow us to teach, connect, and help little smiles grow strong and confident. ✨ Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to get out into our community and share the importance of proper oral hygiene and healthy habits.

01/29/2026

Our dental assistants are pros at turning nerves into smiles
and building trust from the very first hello! 🦷🪥

☎️ Call us today to schedule your child(ren)'s dental cleaning, exam and/or any of their dental needs. (719)733-3303

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01/16/2026

📞 Call us today to schedule! (719)733-3303

12/31/2025

🦷✨ Happy New Year from Young at Heart Kids Dental. ✨🦷

Wishing our amazing patients and families a year full of healthy, happy smiles.

Please note: our office will be closing at 1:00pm today, December 31st - Friday, January 2, 2026. We will return to normal business hours on Monday, January 5, 2026. For any dental emergencies, please call our Pueblo office at (719)564-6464.

We look forward to seeing your little ones in the new year!

12/23/2025

Concerned about your child's dental habits or oral health? We'd love to help! Thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, or any other oral habits can affect your child's smile and development.

📞 Call us today to schedule! (719)733-3303
Early care makes a big difference. 🦷✨

Prolonged Thumb-Sucking Effects

Thumb-sucking beyond age 4–5 is not just a habit—it can influence jaw growth and tooth position. Constant pressure alters the balance between lips, tongue, and developing bones.

Over time, this may lead to open bite, protruding front teeth, narrow upper jaw, speech difficulties, and increased orthodontic needs later in childhood.

Early dental guidance matters. Gentle habit-breaking strategies, positive reinforcement, and timely dental visits can protect normal oral development and reduce long-term treatment complexity.

12/22/2025

✨🎄 Christmas is almost here! 🎄✨
Just a reminder that our office will be closed for the upcoming holiday.
We can't wait to see your smiling faces when we return! 🎅
Merry Christmas from the staff at YAH - La Junta.

12/03/2025

The offices of Young at Heart and Vision Now! in La Junta will be closed due to inclement weather. We hope everyone stays safe and warm today! 🥶

11/26/2025

🦷✨ 𝐻𝒶𝓅𝓅𝓎 𝒯𝒽𝒶𝓃𝓀𝓈𝑔𝒾𝓋𝒾𝓃𝑔! ✨🦃

Our tooth-fairy team will be taking a short holiday break. We hope all our little patients enjoy the holiday with family, fun and lots of smiles! Gobble gobble. 🦃

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!