Denver dentist (303) 694-9740

Esthetic gum recession treatment option Denver Dentistry

2009-11-18T08:57:00.000-08:00

Esthetic gum recession treatment option (303) 694-9740

There is a new dental material that is new on the market from a dental manufacturing company VOCO that may helpin certain esthetic cases. It is a pink composite dental filling material that can be used on the root surface of the tooth. If the gums have receeded this material "may" make the tooth appear look not as long. Denver dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp believe this may be a treatment option for patients who display too much root surface when they smile. Their dental office serves the Denver metro area including Greenwood Village, Centennial, Englewood, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Castle Pine, Parker, and Ken Caryl areas of Colorado.

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A high smile line... showing lots of gum tissue!

A high gummy smile is likely to show excessive root surfaces of a tooth that may give you the appearance of being older that you are (or not)! If you have a low smile line... that is good because in most instances you will show little to no gummy and long tooth smile.The treatment options in the past included:

No treatment... living with root surfaces shosing
Gum grafting... with variable results
Dental crown with pink porcelain on the lower 1/3 of the tooth

Current treatment option

Our Denver Dentists now have another option available to "mitigate" the long tooth look. Pink composite dental filling material is availabel and may "help" with your problem. Is the color perfect on everyone... absolutely not! Does it tend to mask the long tooth look... yes. Knowing what the options are gives you the ability to make a more informed decision on what direction you would like your treatment to go.

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Please feel free to call an schedule an appointment today at (303) 694-9740

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Denver Dental Veneers and Orthodontics

2009-10-15T08:48:00.000-07:00

Dental Veneers and Orthodontics

Denver dentist Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp just published an article on their web site on using two techniques to opimize results. This involves combining orthodontics and dental veneers. The summary of the posting is ...at times ...we may wish to consider getting the teeth in a "more" ideal position before dental veneers. Is combining orthodontics and dental veneers a frequent occurance... no! However, when needed it may give amore predictable results.

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Denver Dental Veneers

Does dental veneers solve many esthetic cases... yes. Do veneers solve "all" cases... no! In these situations we may need to use two different techniques to optimize the outcome of the cosmetic case.

Orthodontics only

Does orthodontics work in all cases... again no! If the teeth are of poor color that do not bleach effectively or are chipped or mis-shaped then orthodontics may not solve the problem. Orthodontics can mean something like Invisalign or full orthodontics with bands and brackets. It all depends upon the movements and position of the teeth.

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Feel free to call if you have questions or would like to make an appointment today at (303) 694-9740

Teeth Whitening Denver Dentist

2009-10-07T07:52:00.000-07:00

Teeth whitening choices

There are many different choices patients have to whiten or bleach their teeth. Over the years teeth become stained from a variety of substances including:

Coffee
Tea
Tobacco products
Red wine
other

Our Denver Dentist Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H.Candace DeLapp have allow their patients to choose from a variety of procedures to meet their needs. Teeth whitening or teeth bleaching fit the bill for many cases of teeth darkening (but not) all. Some stains are so well embedded that teeth whitening does little to change the color. Tetracycline staining in the most frequent stain that is difficult/impossible to change. Certain colors are more difficult to change. In our Denver Dentists opinion the ranking of color from easiest to bleach to most difficult to bleach is as follows:

Yellow (most easy)
Brown
Gray
brown/gray/multicolor

Options to whiten teeth

There are many methods to whiten or bleach teeth. Some teeth do not whiten with the simple technique and need more concentrated solutions. A few teeth do not whiten with the more complex whitening treatment and some type of dental veneer "may" be needed. The following list ranges from the simplest to the most complex in the following list:

Whitening strip over the counter
Non-custom whitening trays from the dental office
Custom made whitening trays from the dental office
One hour teeth bleaching protocols (Luma)
Combinations of the above techniques

What if teeth bleaching does not work?

Yes... teeth bleaching does not work on every patient (it works on most!). In this situation we need to look at other options and this includes no treatment to some type of dental veneer. The key is the choice is yours.

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Please call our Denver dentist at (303) 694-9740 and schedule an appointment today to see if you are a candidate to teeth whitening or teeth bleaching.

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Orthodontics Denver dentist

2009-08-06T06:02:00.000-07:00

Orthodontics Denver Dentist

Orthodontics can do some amazing things. To be able to move teeth into an ideal position for esthetics can significantly influence the outcome of the case. Denver Dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp use orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry in Denver to improve their patients smile.

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A case in progress Denver Dentist

The following is a case in progress in our office. Basically the orthodontics if finished and we are planning on either some type of dental bonding or dental veneers.

These are actual cases that Dr's DeLapp have completed or are in the process of completing. The following case is a good example of the fact that it may take several different dental disciplines in order to get the result we seek.

This case shows the remarkable nature of orthodontics. The space between the front teeth was excessive and there is no way that our Denver Dentists could improve the esthetics. The reason for the wide gap (diastema) is a frenum attachment between the front teeth. The frenum is very fibrous tissue that can keep teeth apart. The teeth will stay apart until this tissue is removed. One of the first steps in this case was to remove the frenum attachment.

Stage 2 Orthodontic Denver Dentist

The Second stage was for the orthodontist to approximate the two front teeth. This took a couple of years to get accomplished and the outcome was very good.

Stage three Dental veneers or dental bonding Denver Dentist (pending)

The last stage our Denver Dentist and patient is looking at is one of the following:

No treatment leave as is ( a much better result than the before!)
Teeth whitening or teeth bleaching only (for a brighter smile)
Dental filling to fix the broken tooth on #9 patients left central incisor
Dental bonding to fix the broken tooth#9 and add to the worn tooth #8 patients right central incisor
Dental veneers and dental whitening to align both front teeth

Each of these options has their pluses and minuses. Cost may be the deciding factor. As far as anticipated longevity the dental veneers on most patients is the longest lasting service. The issue is this is the greater economic investment (dental veneers cost more).

Call our Denver Dentist today for an appointment today

Please feel free to contact our Denver dentist and schedule an appointment today at (303) 694-9740. To view more topics on dentistry please reference our companion dental site dental care library by clicking on the following link Dentist Denver

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Denver dentistry dental practice video (303) 694-9740

2009-06-22T09:36:00.000-07:00

Denver Dentistry dental practice video

Dr. H. Candace DeLapp and Dr. James DeLapp, Denver area dentist, have their dental practice video up an running on YouTube. This video describes their Denver dental office and the services in brief of what they offer. Their office is located at the intersection of Lincoln Blvd and Quebec in Highlands Ranch and is a few miles from downtown Denver. This office was built from scratch three years ago from scratch and its design is for modern dentistry.

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Denver dental services available

Our dental office offers a number of dental services. This includes both general and family dentistry. These services include:

Routine dentistry

Family dentistry

dental cleanings

Dental implants (Denver dental implants)

Cosmetic dentistry

dental veneers

root canal

dentures

gum treatment

Invisalign nearly invisible orthodontics

This Denver dental practice sees their first patient at 7:00 a.m. and last patient leaves at 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday. The doctors teach and the University of Colorado School of Dentistry two day a week and the office is closed on Fridays when both of them are teaching at the University.

For an appointment

For an appointment to see the Dr's DeLapp please feel free to contact them at (303) 694-9740

Denver Dentist White dental fillings (303) 694-9740

2009-04-18T12:23:00.000-07:00

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. Please feel free to contact their office at (303) 694-9740.

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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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Denver Dentist Video of dental practice

2009-03-25T15:04:00.000-07:00

Denver Dentist dental practice video

This is our dental practice video. Please feel free to call at (303) 694-9740

Dental implants in the upper jaw Denver Dentistry

2009-03-09T13:46:00.000-07:00

Dental implants in the Maxilla (upper jaw) Denver Dentist

Dental implants in the upper jaw are not as statically successful as those implants placed in the lower jaw. Our Denver implants dentists seek to explain why this is seen in so many patients. The two reasons are the bone is not as hard (dense) and the maxillary sinus is frequently in the area. Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp are Denver dentists who also serve patients residing in the Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Parker, Centennial and Greenwood Village area.

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Quality and Quantity of Maxillary Bone

When evaluation an area to place a dental implant our Denver dentist look for the area that will have the best quality and quantity of bone and is in a place that is appropriate. I certain instances it is readily apparent that the bone "appears" to be of sufficient quality and quantity to place a dental implant. If the area is lacking then a decision needs to be made whether to proceed with and implant or do you need to have some type of bone grafting in the area to improve the quality of the bone.

Maxillary sinus and Dental Implant Placement

For many (maybe even most) patients the sinus is only a consideration not necessarily a contraindication for dental implant placement. If the sinus balloons (pneumatization) your choice would be a sinus lift with bone grafting or choosing another way to replace the missing tooth.

Dental Implants Preserve Your Bone

When a tooth is extracted the bone resorbs (melts away) over time. It appears that the tooth root is a stimulus for preserving the bone in the area. Implant dentists have found that dental implants act similarly to the tooth root. Placing the dental implant and loading it (having it in function) preserves bone. One thing to consider if you choose to have a sinus lift and bone grafting you need to have the implant placed once healing has been accomplished. If you choose not to the bone may resorb away with time necessitating another sinus lift and bone graft.

Free initial consultation

If you would like to simply discuss your options please feel free to schedule a no-charge visit. At this visit we hope to answer most (but not all) of your questions. If you choose to proceed we would need to schedule a complete examination and radiographs (and implant x-rays) before proceeding. Please feel free to contact us at (303) 694-9740. If you would prefer to contact by e-mail please feel free to click the following link Denver Implant Dentistry.

Additional information

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Dental Implants Denver Dentist (303) 694-9740

2009-02-23T09:20:00.000-08:00

Dental Implants Denver Dentist

Denver Dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp attended the Denver Implant Study Club meeting on February 19th at the MDDS building. The course was entitled Direct loading of dental implants indications and contraindications. In this course there are a few instances in which dental implants "may" be loaded immediately. This course helps give 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 Dentsply 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 system seems for fulfill all dental needs. Getting a broad spectrum of dental implant systems gives us the best opportunity to select the best implant system for our Denver Dental 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.

Invisalign Denver

2009-01-29T07:08:00.000-08:00

Denver Invisalign orthodontics. What is it?

Invisalign is a series of "aligners" (clear retainers) that patientschange about every two weeks. Each of these Invisalign aligners is manufactured by complex CAD/CAM technology to move your teeth in very small increments (0.25mm or less). This allows us to move your teeth in a very predictable manner.

Invisalign clear removable braces are a custom fit guide to give you a straighter smile. Dr. H. Candace DeLapp and Dr. James DeLapp, Denver Invisalign dentists, provide this orthodontic treatment to patients in the Castle Pines, Lone Tree, Centennial, Denver and Parker Colorado area. They can be reached at (303) 694-9740.

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Benefits of Invisalign from our Denver area Invisalign office

Benefits of Invisalign includes but is not limited to:

The Invisalign retainers (aligners) are removable.

The retainers made by Invisalign are customized for you by sophisticated CAD/CAM technology.

Dental patients feel the Invisalign aligners are comfortable to wear and speak with.

Invisalign has made their aligners clear and "nearly" invisible.

Aligners made by Invisalign allow the dental patient to brush and floss normally.

There are no metal brackets, wires, or bands with Invisalign retainers.

Invisalign not only has cosmetic advantages... but it promotes general dental health. Straighter teeth are much easier to brush and floss. It is like trying to paint a picket fence when the pickets are in a neat row or a fence with pickets skewed in all sorts of different directions.

Invisalign's advantages "can" include but not limited to:

Reduction in cavities especially between your teeth because plaque and calculus are easier to remove from straight teeth.

Your periodontal health (gums) can become healthier. Gum disease (periodontal disease... gingivitis) can be worsened by teeth that are crowded or with wide gaps.

Since you can remove the Invisalign aligners.... it is much easier to brush and floss when compared to traditional braces.

With traditional braces you need to use a floss threader to get under the arch wire which most dental patients feel is time consuming...less effective... and frustrating.

Since Invisalign retainers do not use metal brackets, wires, and rubber bands... food does not trap as much. Invisalign makes your dental cleanings more comfortable and reduces the risk of plaque/calculus buildup... tooth decay (cavities) and gum disease (periodontal disease).

Please feel free to contact our Denver Invisalign Dental office to schedule an appointment to see if Invisalign Dental Orthodontics is for you. If you are curious and would like to simply discuss the possibilities of this method of straightening your teeth ...please feel free to contact our Denver area Invisalign Dental office for a no charge initial dental consultation. We can be reached at (303) 694-9740.

Denver Dentistry. The economy and preventive care

2009-01-28T07:25:00.000-08:00

Denver Dentist

The slow economy can affect your health

Many new articles have been seen that discuss he overall economy. Everyone from sub shop owners to physicians are experiencing this lull. What was interesting and surprising was Oncologist (cancer doctors) have seen an significant decrease in referrals. Like dentistry prevention is the key and seeing your physician for screening is very much in your best interests.

Our Denver dentist Dr. H. Candace DeLapp and Dr. James DeLapp want to stress the importance of preventative maintenance in all aspect of our life. Life activities as simple as getting your oil changed in your car to annual health check ups is spending your money wisely. Once you have a problem its significance can be life changing.

In summary, taking care of yourself and catching life's problems early is a goal our office wishes for everyone.

Dentist Englewood Colorado (303) 694-9740

2009-01-05T07:49:00.000-08:00

Englewood Colorado Cosmetic Dentistry

Englewood Dentists, Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp are Colorado Dentist who have a state of the arts dental practice in Highlands Ranch Colorado. The two doctors believe strongly in education and have 40 years combined experience. In addition, each doctor teaches part-time at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. Dr.'s DeLapp are members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and work constantly to upgrade their skills. Our dentists participate in over 10 times the hour yearly dental education recommended by the Colorado Dental Association. Both Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp were inducted into the Pierre Faushard Academy (an International Honorary Dental Society) and were named the "Alumni of the Year" for the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in 2008.

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Cosmetic Dentist Englewood Colorado

Our Colorado cosmetic dentist offer an expanded range of cosmetic dental services. Patients seek cosmetic dentistry for a variety of reasons. Several of our patients have a smile that they have disliked for a period of time and they want a change. For others it may be a promotion in a job that involves significant customer contact while others want to improve their smile with aesthetic dentistry for a wedding or high school class reunion.

Cosmetic Dentist Colorado services offered to improve your smile

They say the smile is the gateway to the soul. People who do not smile because of their teeth appear less approachable or unfriendly. We see patients time after time improve their social contact after they have for example porcelain veneers. For others who want simply a more youthful smile simple dental whitening may be in order.

Porcelain Veneers Englewood Colorado

Porcelain veneers are but one of the many aesthetic dentistry choices you may pick from. For many this is the gold standard to improve your smile if it is unsightly due to dental tooth wear or fracture. Time needed to accomplish this task to best esthetic outcome should NOT be rushed. Diagnostic wax-ups and trial runs of temporaries are a must. Other dental cosmetic services include:

Luma One-hour teeth whitening system
Take home tray and... Luma whitening for difficult to whiten teeth
Take home custom made dental whitening trays.
Invisalign (nearly invisible orthodontics) with some type of whitening
Invisalign combined with dental veneers and/or porcelain crowns
Porcelain dental veneers
Can combine any of the above

Aesthetic Dental Laboratory

Our Englewood Colorado Cosmetic Dentists use one of the finest Cosmetic Dental Laboratories in the United States. Las Vegas Esthetics (LVE) strive to fabricate state of the art dental restoration for our patients. Located in Las Vegas Nevada it is owned by Ray Foster. Ray is a world renowned dental laboratory technician as well as dental educator.

Dental Implants Englewood Colorado

Let our Colorado Implant dentist evaluate your case. There are many options and alternatives to dental implants and you may or may not be a candidate for this procedure. The amount and quality of the remaining bone is one of the largest considerations of the ability of cosmetic dentist to place and restore the space between your teeth. New CAD/Cam technologies from Nobel Biocare has taken implant and restoration to a new level. This technology makes possible "teeth -in -a-day". It should be noted that there are certain requirements needed for teeth -in-a-day and really ... only a few cases can use this technology. The most significant criteria is how "tight" the implant can be placed in to the bone.

Colorado Cosmetic Dentistry

Our Englewood Dentist philosphy is "want based dentistry". You decide which direction you would like to go. You are the ultimate decision maker. We have patients who after investigating their options choose to to nothing. These patients at least know their options and if their situation changes those procedures are available for them to pursue. Most choose to undertake the cosmetic dentistry they wish. Please feel free to contact our Denver and Highlands Ranch dentist office at (303) 694-9740.

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2009-01-03T16:03:00.000-08:00

Denver Colorado Dentist

Denver Colorado Dentist Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide General and Family dental services for their patients in the Denver Metro area. The practice was first established in 1982 in Englewood and recently their office celebrated our third year at our new facility located at the intersection of Quebec and Lincoln. This Denver Dental office is approximately 4 miles west of I-25 on Lincoln Blvd. The office sees patients from Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Parker, Douglas County Castle Pines, and Ken Caryl Colorado. Please feel free to contact our office at (303) 694-9740 for an appointment today.

Denver Dentist offer Free teeth whitening with Invisalign Treatment

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Denver dentist customized dental services

Our Denver dentist want to provide our patients with individualized dental services. Unlike many dental offices we do not double book the patient appointment times. The doctors see one patient at a time and our Hygienist schedule patients for one-hour visits.

Our office Philosophy

Our goal is to provide individualized dental care in a relaxed setting... not a clinic setting. Our business model is closer to Nordstrum's versus Walmart. Long wait in lines is not what we wish to do.Dental Financing is available. Our Denver dentist offers Care Credit to make dental care more affordable for our patients. Feel free to click the following link to find out information on the programs they have available

Denver Dentist and Digital Dental Technology

The digital revolution is upon us. Whether it is Invisalign... digital intra-oral photo graphs or digital x-rays our Denver Dentistry is state of the art. Low voltage flat screen television monitor are over the dental chairs to view an intra-oral video view of you fillings or for you to watch programming of your choice.

Diagnodent Laser Cavity detector

Our Denver Dentist uses the Diagnodent (u-tube movie) cavity detector to determine the extent of your decay. A dental explorer has been used for years and dentist have used it to determine the hardness of your tooth. The diagnodent use laser fluorescence to determine the structure of the cavity. Depending on the situation anything below around 20 or 30 we may treat with fluoride or seal and values above that some type of dental filling is needed. A value of 99 usually indicated substantial decay. The teeth need to be free of plaque and calculus in order for this devise to be accurate.

Contact our Denver Dental office today

Please feel free to contact our office today to schedule an appointment at (303) 694-9740. Their office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. On Fridays both doctors teach dentistry at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. Feel free to send us an e-mail by clicking the following link Denver Dentist.

Denver Dentist

2009-01-02T17:41:00.000-08:00

Test of my new blog. Much more information to follow