Family dentistry in Denver (303) 694-9740

Denver Family Dentist

Family dentistry involves a variety of treatment offerings.These services can range from something as simple as dental cleanings to Dental implants to dental fillings. Denver dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide general and family dentistry to patients in the Denver metropolitan area. Please feel free to call and make an appointment today at (303) 694-9740. If would prefer to send us an e-mail please click the following link contact our Denver Dentist

Dental fillings especially over time "may" expand and create micro-cracks in the tooth.  The question may be how to adequately restore or fix the tooth. In "some" instances a dental fillings would be appropriate.  In many other cases... a dental crown is what would solve the issue.  In a few instances a root canal or having the tooth extracted may be your only viable option.

In the above case "most likely" a dental filling will all that will be needed.  However... it should be noted our Denver dentists will not know the extent of the fractue until they open up the case.  The worst case scenerio is the fracture could go all the way to the nerve of the tooth or down the root surface.  If this becomes the case the tooth most likey would be extracted.  This IS  a crack we see... but there are other microscopic crack that can be as significant.

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Teeth becomer more brittle with age Denver dentistry

Teeth become more brittle with age

Mazaari et al in the Journal of Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials (2009) found that the dentin of the tooth becomes brittle and will fracture more easily as we age leading to a variety of dental problems.  Denver Dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp are seeing more and more fractures of otherwise health teeth as their patients age. These dental problems result in a variety of dental work including extraction of the tooth.

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Case study 

One of the doctors patient in his late 80's presented to the office with a molar (back tooth) fractured off at the gum line.  The tooth was not sensitive and the nerve of the tooth was not exposed due to its shrinkage as the patient aged.  The options available to this patient included but are not limited to:

• No treatment... it was not sore or sensitive
• Extraction of the tooth
• Extraction of the tooth and no treatment ...or a dental bridge or partial denture
• Extraction of the tooth... dental implant and dental implant crown
  
• Gum lengthening (periodontist)... a crown build up and a crown.
  

In this case the patient wants to keep the tooth but costs and prognosis need to be evaluated by the patient.  The tooth would need the following in order to be kept.

• Crown lengthening by a periodontist $ 1,000 or more
• A dental crown build up to help hold the crown on Approx $400
• A dental crown either porcelain fused to metal or gold $1200- 1500

As you can see in a short period of time this patient can spend a lot of money quickly.  The key is "he" needs to make a decision that fits his life's situation.  Our Denver Dentists will support any decision this patient makes. The key is to explore your options and make a decision based in the information we are able to provide  you.

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Denver Delta Dental Premire dental office

Delta Dental Premire Denver dental office

Our Denver dentist is a Delta dental Premire provider. Many different companies carry this dental insurance for their employees as part of their compensation plan. Every company has limitations and exclusions in their policies but we have found this plan to be standard for the industry. You should be pleased your company has chosen this plan.


Annual Maximum Dental benefit Denver Delta Dental

Each policy that we know of has some type of yearly benefit maximum. Most of the plans maximum benefit runs between $1,000 and $1500. Some provide services at 100% of a scheduled fee. Most plans for "major" work (dental crowns e.g.) there may be a deductible "and" a 50% co-pay. When you combine the deductible and the co-pay your reimbursement may be closer to 40%. Each policy is different and you should check to see what is covers so there are no surprises or disappointments.


Denver Delta Dental Policy types

There are certain products offered by Delta Dental of Colorado that our office does not participate in. One of the policies is the Delta PPO plan. On this plan you need to pick a provider on the list in order to maximize your benefits.

"Other" dental insurance companies PPO's and DMO's

Delta dental is the only plan our office subscribes to and we only offer the Premiere Plan. If you have any questions on your plan you might wish to check with your benefits office or go online at by clicking on the following link Denver Delta Dental or by typing www.deltadental.com

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Please feel free to contact our office and ask about your dental plan at (303) 694-9740.

Loose Dental Implant Crown

Loose Dental Implant Crown

There are "many" reasons why a dental crown may get loose (a cemented crown). The first thing our Denver dentist examines is to make sure it is the dental crown and not the entire dental implant that was fused to the bone is loose. Dental implants fuse to the bone through a process of osseointegration and verifying that this is still intact is important. "assuming" that the implant is still securely fused to the bone... other technical elements may be causing the crown to be loose.

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The most common cause of loose dental implant crowns

Our Denver dentist have found over the years that the most common reason why dental crown appear loose is that the "abutment" screw has become loose. The abutment screw is the screw that fixes the abutment on top of the dental implant. The dental crown is fabricated to fit on top of this abutment.

The "easy" fix

There may not be an easy fix but if it exists the easiest would be to loosen the cement used to cement the dental crown to the abutment. This "most of the time" is the weak link in this chain. "If" our Denver dentist is able to remove the crown from the abutment then they can simply tighten the screw down and re-cement the crown back on. In some cases a new a abutment screw is needed and has to be ordered from the manufacturer.

More complex solution to a loose dental crown over an implant

The above scenario at times does not work. The next solution would be to drill through the dental crown to the access the abutment screw. "If" the abutment screw can be found relatively easy then tightening or replacing the screw is in order. In the worst case scenario the crown... abutment or dental implant can be damaged and starting over is the only solution.

The good news

The good news is complex crown removal is an uncommon occurrence. A vast majority of dental implant crowns need no maintenance and our Denver dentist have many dental implant crowns out 20+ years that have had no maintenance issue. In addition, dental implants help preserve bone that would melt away from the extraction site in time if the implant was not place.

Delta Dental Premiere Provider

In addition our dental office is a Delta Dental Premiere Provider. Check with your benefits manager to confirm your eligibility or call our office if you have questions.

Please feel free to call

Please call our office today and schedule an appointment today at (303) 694-9740. If you are thinking about a dental implant our office can determine which implant would fit your needs the best. There are so many choices from which to pick from and our goal is to provide you with as much information as you need.

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Free "initial" Invisalign Consultation Denver Dentist

Free initial Invisalign Consultation Denver Dentist

Please feel free to schedule a no-charge initial Invisalign consultation. We do this because our Denver dentists know that not every patient is a candidate for Invisalign orthodontics. As a general rule, Invisalign work well for smaller mis-alignments of teeth. Very complex orthodontics or surgical orthodontia is generally not considered good candidates to Invisalign treatment. If this is the case... traditional orthodontics is indicated.

What cases work well with Invisalign? Denver Dentist

Cases that work well for Invisalign typically are the post orthodontic crowding. Today our Denver dentist know that patients need to be in some type of retainer for the rest of their life if they wish to maintain their orthodontia. The fact is for the vast majority of patients teeth move as they age. It is described as the mesial migration (forward movement) of you teeth. The result of this movement is the crowding of the front teeth.

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Clear... nearly invisible retainers Denver dentist

Invisalign uses clear retainer called aligners that move your teeth. Each movement is programmed by a computer to move your teeth in 0.25mm increments or less. It is not easy to see if you are wearing Invisalign retainers. This makes this procedure more appealing to patients of every age. Traditional orthodontics uses metal brackets and wires that many patients just do not want to wear. Invisalign offers an alternative to many (not all) patients to traditional orthodontics.

FreeTeeth whitening with Invisalign Treatment Denver Dentist

When you complete Invisalign orthodontics we offer teeth bleaching to finish off your case. Bright... straight teeth are a wonderful thing.

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Denver dentist dental practice video

Denver Dentist dental practice video

Denver dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp dental practice video is up and running

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Denver dentist White dental fillings (303) 694-9740

White Dental fillings Denver Dentist

White dental fillings are becoming the staple of this Denver dentists dental office. It is replacing in many (but not all) instances the old silver amalgam restorations. The amalgam restoration was composed of two metals mercury and silver plus some other trace elements. Since mercury was combined with silver it does not have the same toxic effects that mercury would have by itself. The current ADA opinion is that is that it is save to use with patients. Denver Dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide a variety of dental services to their patients in the Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines, Parker. Ken Caryl, Lone Tree, and Greenwood Village areas of Colorado.

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Old amalgam fillings turn black in time

Our Denver Dentist has seen many examples of silver amalgam restorations breaking down and turning black in time. This blackness in part is due to corrosion of the silver in the amalgam formula. As the filling breaks away bacteria can percolate down between the silver filling and the tooth structure resulting in a cavity (decay) under the dental filling. Most of the time we cannot tell how much cavity is under the dental filling until we remove it . What we hope for is none to minimal but at times the decay can be substantial.

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