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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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.

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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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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 Ice-cream Headaches

Denver Dentist Ice Cream headaches (what a pain!)

Denver Dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp like others have wondered why we occasionally get headaches (brain freeze) when we eat ice cream or a very cold drink. The number of terms used to describe this phenomena is vast and includes Brain Freeze to name a few.

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Sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia (Brain freeze)

The above name is a mouth full but is means nerve pain of the phenopalatine ganglion. It has been described a a form of brief cranial pain associated with fast cold beverages or food (ice-cream e.g.). It symptoms is a brief headache that goes away as the area warms and gets used to the cold.

The British Medical Journal reported the effect as when cold touches the top palate in the mouth. The blood vessels constrict due to the cold and this nerve causes the brain too pen blood vessels. This vasodilation makes the fluid back up in the tissues and will not drain for a short period of time typically one minute or less. This causes a swelling the the forehead which causes the pain.

Treatment of brain freeze....what to do!

Wait it will go away in a minute or so or it has been reported that taking rapid short breaths may help.

Denver Dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide dental services to their patients in Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Parker, Greenwood Village, and Ken Caryl areas of Denver. They can be reached at (303) 694-9740.

Dental care Library

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Immediate loaded dental implants, Denver Dentist (303) 694-9740

Dental Implants Denver Dentist

Denver Dentists Dr. H. Candace DeLapp and Dr. James DeLapp attended the Denver Implant Study Club meeting this February 2009. The course involved the direct loading of dental implants indications and contraindications. What was reviewed in this course there are a few instances in which dental implants "may" be loaded right away. Courses like this helps all dentists an idea of which cases may be handled in this manner. These Denver dentists serve the , Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Parker, Centennial Greenwood Village, and Ken Caryl area.

Ankylos by DentsplyInternational is a particular type of dental implant that whose design is made to be loaded immediately (in some... not all cases). Each manufacturer dental implants have pluses and minuses and no one dental implant system seems works for all cases. Getting a broad spectrum of dental implant systems information gives our Denver dentists the best opportunity to select the best implant system for our patients.

In this course it was discussed that four (4) Ankylos dental implants "may" allow for immediate placement and loading of the denture. The taper of the abutment increases or decreases the retention of the removable denture. These abutments can be changed our as needed in each individual case.

Denver dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide general and family dental services for their patients living in the Denver, Douglas County, Ken Caryl, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Parker, Greenwood Village and the Centennial Colorado area. If you would like to send them an e-mail with a question please click on the following link Denver dentist. To schedule an appointment please call (303) 694-9740. Additional dental implant information can be referenced by clicking on the following link Denver dental library.