Denver Dental Veneers and Orthodontics

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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Teeth Whitening Denver Dentist

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:

1. Coffee
2. Tea
3. Tobacco products
   
4. Red wine
5. 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:

1. Yellow (most easy)
2. Brown
3. Gray
4. 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:

1. Whitening strip over the counter
2. Non-custom whitening trays from the dental office
3. Custom made whitening trays from the dental office
4. One hour teeth bleaching protocols (Luma)
5. 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

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).

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Denver dentistry dental practice video (303) 694-9740

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.

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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. 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

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

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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