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Dentist Lone Tree Colorado dental practice video


Dentist Lone Tree Colorado dental practice video


Lone Tree Colorado dentists Dr. H. Candace DeLapp and Dr. James DeLapp offer a wide range of family and general dental services for their patients. Recently they have been able to post their dental practice video on YOuTube for your review. It lists the General and Family dental services available in includes such treatment as dental implants, dental veneers, dental cleanings, root canal and even dentures. To view our Lone Tree Colorado dental practice video please click the following




If you would like to make an appointment please call (303) 694-9740 and schedule an appointment today

Lone Tree Dentist loose dental fillings


Loose Dental filling


Some of our Lone Tree Colorado dental patients feel that if a dental filling is loose but has not fallen out it is OK. Unfortunately nothing could be further from the truth. Actually if the filling fell out all the way ... it may... be easier to keep clean and free of cavity causing bacteria. Lone Tree dentist Dr. H. Candace DeLapp and Dr. James DeLapp provide general and family dental services for their patients in the Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines, Ken Caryl, Parker, Centennial, Denver and Greenwood Village area of the Denver Metro area.


Loose dental fillings at your teeth cleaning appointment


Our Lone Tree dentist find loose fillings that patients are not aware of a your regular dental cleaning appointment. Some times we are able to loosen it further with the scalers or ultrasonic cleaning devices we employ to clean your teeth. For the most part if we wish to remove an old dental filling we need to drill it would not simply scrape it out. It is not a good thing we found a loose filling... it is a great thing! Slightly loose filling in time can get significant decay under them so early identification of them is important.


Importance of regular dental check-ups

Regular dental check-ups can detect these loose filling and some many other early symptoms of dental disease. Of course the health of your gums (periodintal tissue) is vital for keeping your teeth for a life-time. In addition, our Lone Tree dentist use fluoride treatment on all of our patients. Studies have shown that adult fluoride use decreases root decay and recurrent decay in the adult population.


For additional dental care information please check out our dental care library by clicking on the following link Lone Tree Colorado Dentist


Some"other" topics to consider



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Sunday

Teeth Whitening Lone Tree Colorado (303) 694-9740


A laser is "not" used to whiten teeth Lone Tree Colorado Dentist

There has been some sloppy terminology in regards to whitening. Some have incorrectly termed this light activated whitening as Laser Whitening. The first things to review on Laser tooth whitening is the light is NOT a laser.

Luma whitening and other systems use bright lights not lasers

This light has a specific... very bright wave lengths but technically is not a laser. Make no mistake about it the light like a laser emits wavelengths of light that can damage your eyes. Please use protective eye wear when near either. Lone Tree Colorado Dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide cosmetic dental services for their patients in Denver, Castle Pines Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Parker, Greenwood Village, and Centennial Colorado.

to view our practice video click the following link Lone Tree Colorado Dentist

Staining begins early in life

Most of us begin life with white teeth and over time foods in your diet or...drink or... smoking stain and discolor your teeth. In time your teeth can appear yellow...gray... or brown in color.

There are many techniques to bleach or whiten your teeth

There are several techniques used to whiten or bleach teeth. In reality... most are effective to varying degrees. The bottom line to bleaching is ...the time the bleach is on the tooth and how concentrated the solution is. The more concentrated the solution... the less time needed to be on the tooth. Low concentrations found in over- the- counter products need much more time. In our Lone Tree Colorado dentist opinion.. bleaching or whitening toothpastes are for the most part ineffective. The techniques use include but are not limited to:

  • One hour -two hour bleaching technique (Luma etc.)
  • Custom dental tray fabricated in our Lone Tree Dental office
  • Universal fit dental trays
  • Whitening strips over -the -counter

Combining tooth whitening technique for difficult to whiten teeth

Our Lone Tree dentist has found in difficult to whiten or bleach teeth that several techniques may need to be combined to whiten your teeth. Colors with gray hues or tetracycline staining can be very difficult/impossible to whiten to any great degree. Dental veneers may be the only effective solution

Our Highlands Ranch dentist have helped hundreds of patients achieve a white smile everyone desires. Power whitening with Luma (with the bright light) is a quick affordable and reliable technique.

For more information on teeth whitening or other dental topics

For more information please see our companion website by clicking on the following link Highlands Ranch dentist

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Monday

Lone Tree Dentist and Denver Dentist (303) 694-9740


Lone Tree Dentist and Denver Dentistry

Our Lone Tree Dentist has recently subscribed to Twitter. Twitter is a micro- blog that limits writing to approximately 160 characters or about two sentences. Our team members thought this was great to limit the amount of information that we can write (accused of being boring... dentists from time to time). There are time where we get excited about a topic and writing get long. We hope our patients or those who follow our blog take it for what it is intended to be... up-to-date topics on dentistry.
to view our practice video please click the following link Lone Tree Colorado dentist

With what our Lone Tree dentists have written we wish to become a resource of information on a variety of dental topics. That in part is why we developed a dental information library on a companion web site. Their office has tried to write articles about questions their dental patients actually ask them (what is Invisalign e.g.). They hope this helps you as a resource. If you would like to access this library please click the following link Highlands Ranch dentist and Denver Dentistry. Their dental care library is written by the Dr.'s DeLapp and has taken several years to write. Dentists can purchase "canned" dental care libraries by they feel this approach is more customized. (Google... "dental care library" and you can see the canned information). Some sites information is written by ghost writers. Our Highlands Ranch dentist articles are the real thing (filled with hopefully a "few" typo's).

They would like to thank our patients who have supported them over the years and hope they (we) hope (we) can continue our relationship as your dentist.

Thursday

Dental Veneers Parker Colorado Dentist call today at (303) 694-9740


Dental veneers to improve your smile is one of several options available for patients who desire more than what teeth whitening can provide. Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp are Parker Colorado dentist who are happy to discuss with you the many options available including dental veneers. Their office serves the Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Greenwood Village, Centennial, Douglas County, Ken Caryl, Parker and the Greater Denver area.

to view their dental practice video please click the following

Parker Colorado dentist

Dental veneers are one of many options for the patient who wants to change the appearance of their smile. Dental veneers may “correct” uneven, crowded or discolored teeth or all porcelain crowns used in conjunction with dental veneers can replace missing teeth and fill in gaps in your smile.

Why do patient choose to do dental porcelain veneers.

There are many reasons why patients choose to have porcelain veneers placed that to list all the reasons would be an unmanageable number. Truly, everyone is different but as you are aware, the smile is the gateway to the soul. If your teeth are crooked, crowded stained, or chipped you are less likely to smile and others perception of you can be affected. Some of the reasons we have seen include:

  • I dislike the color of my teeth.

My teeth are getting shorter as I age

My teeth make me look older than I feel

My teeth are stained from antibiotics (tetracycline) or minerals in the water.

I have contact with the public and my teeth give a poor impression of me.

Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are thin tooth-colored strips of porcelain or similar ceramic material that are bonded onto the existing teeth. The purpose of dental veneers is to enhance the shape and color of your smile.

The advantages of ceramic dental veneers or tooth bonding are numerous and include:

  • The color of the materials is very similar to the color of the teeth, which can create a more esthetic appearance than did traditional bonding.
  • Porcelain veneers maintain their white color because they tend to resist staining.
  • Technology improves almost daily and the strength of veneers is increasing making them more durable and life-like.
  • Rapid smile improvement is possible only with dental veneers.

If you would like information on other dental topics please feel free to visit our companion web site by clicking on the following link Parker Colorado Dentist.

Occasionally, we use several techniques to design your smile. This may include orthodontic (traditional braces or Invisalign). Very complex esthetics may be addressed in this manner and are rarely solved by only one technique for your best results. Parker Colorado dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide dental veneers for their patients in Ken Caryl, Denver, Castle Pines, Greennwood Village, Douglas County, Lone Tree and Parker .

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ched at (303) 694-9740.

Monday

Parker Colorado Dentist Cosmetic dentistry


Parker Colorado dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp use a "diagnostic wax- up" as an aid in evaluating your smile and to determine if you are a candidate for cosmetic dentistry Our Lone Tree and Parker Colorado dentist use your models and wax up potiential styles of teeth to see if what we wish to do is possible. This diagnostic wax-up while not a perfect indicator of outcome... gives us a "more" predictable "idea" than simple dental imaging can. What your Parker Colorado dentists have found is the soft tissue contours (gums etc.) are some of the more difficult areas address in smile design and are managed as best as we can.

First step: Determine what "style" of teeth you would like-

One of the first steps our Parker Colorado Dentist discuss with you is the "style" of teeth you wish to have fabricated. Some of the many choices include:
  • Teeth that are rounded at the incisal edges
  • Teeth that are flat across
  • Teeth that are more square shaped
  • Teeth that are more "oval" shaped
  • ... and many more choices

Smile gallery choices Parker Colorado Dentist

Teeth have different shapes and edges that give very distinctly different appearances. Some styles are flat... others slightly rounded... and others oval. There are many to choose from. We make a "style" selection (e.g. "youthful" "mature"... "Hollywood") and the dental laboratory will wax your style over your existing teeth to see if this is the change you desire. It gives us a preview or what is and what is not possible.

Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. Candace DeLapp's dental laboratory fabricates a diagnostic wax-up from your model for your review and approval. Using the style you have chosen the dental laboratory fabricates the shape and style of your new dental veneers. You and the doctors can review the changes and determine if you want to proceed with treatment. If you decide to proceed, we use this wax- up to fabricate your temporaries that you wear while the dental veneers are being fabricated. In a sense you get to have a trial run on the dental veneers! After you have worn the temporaries for a week or so and have approved the style... your veneers are finished to this form so there are no major surprises.

Complimentary Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation

You should feel free to call and schedule a complimentary cosmetic dental consultation. A complimentary cosmetic dental consultation provides the following:

  • It provides a no-cost visit to see if you are a "candidate" for dental veneers or any other cosmetic dental procedure (dental veneers, tooth whitening, and/or Invisalign orthodontics).
  • It allows you to have your questions answered ahead of time and to decide if our Highlands Ranch and Parker Colorado office is the right fit for you.
  • It gives the Dr's James and Candace DeLapp the opportunity to evaluate the level of complexity of your esthetic dental case.
  • A few esthetic veneer dental makeovers are complex and the Dr.'s Candace and James DeLapp can at least give you at least an "idea" of how complex your case will be and their recommendations for your best result.

Is our Highlands Ranch and Parker Colorado Dental Office convenient to you? Most of our dental patients come from the Lone Tree, Greenwood Village, Ken Caryl , Castle Pine, Centennial area as well as the Englewood, and Arapahoe County area of the South Denver Metro Area.

Phelan and Heindl in a 2006 AACD article have one of the best articles ever written on the Diagnostic wax up and its use. Dental students should use this reference on this subject.

If you decide to proceed with dental treatment, of course, we would need to have you make a dental appointment for dental records so we can plan and proceed with treatment. Please feel free to contact our Parker Colorado dental office at (303) 694-9740

If you prefer to contact by e-mail please click on the following link Parker Colorado Dentist

Wednesday

Teeth sensitivity


Tooth Sensitivity

Our Lone Tree Colorado dentists have "many patients with some degree of tooth sensitivity some time in their life. This tooth sensitivity ranges from mild... moderate and in very rare cases... severe. How it is treated obviously depends up the severity of the symptoms including but not limited to no treatment to dental filling to possible gum therapy. Our Lone Tree Dentist also serve dental patients in the Denver, Castle Pines, Parker, Ken Caryl, Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village and Centennial Colorado area.

What causes tooth sensitivity?

There are many different dental and non-dental diseases/issues that cause tooth sensitivity. In this article we will be discussing dentin sensitivity. However is should be noted that severely decayed teeth etc. should have immediate attention by your dentist. We would rather have you evaluated by a dentist sooner than later.


Types of Professionally applied dentin desensitizers

In a very general sense dentin desensitizers are broken down into products that either lower nerve sensitivity or cause tubule occlusion with our without protein precipitation. What this means in a non-scientific terminology is these products block the stimulus from reaching the nerve of the tooth.



Potassium Oxylate


Potassium oxylate is considered to work by blocking the tubules in the dentin of the tooth making the tooth less sensitive. Sensodyne sealant is one of a handful of products that accomplishes this task

Potassioun Nitrate

Potasium Nitrate is the second densitizers whose mechanism of action is lowering nerve sensitivity. Regular Sensodyne is a good example of the many different products available.

Our Lone Tree Colorado Dentists, Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide general and family dental services to patients in the Highlands Ranch, Denver Castle Pines Greenwood Village, Ken Caryl and Parker Colorado area. They can be reached at (303) 694-9740. If you prefer electronic correspondence please feel free to send them an e-mail by clicking on the following link Lone Tree Dentist.

Additional dental information

Additional information can be obtained by referencing our dental care library. If can be found by clicking on the following link Lone Tree Dentist

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