Denver Delta Dental Premiere Provider

Our Denver dentist are a Delta Dental Premiere Provider. If you have Delta Dental Premiere Provider Plan you are able to mamimize your dental benefits in our Denver area Dental office. Each dental insurance company has a variety of dental plans available to choose from.  Some plans are more comprehensive and other plans provide very basic services.
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Less Dental Insurance Plans Pay Less and Cover Less

As a general rule of thumb… the less expensive your plan is to your employer the less types of treatment will be covered. In most instance the year benefit will be less and you may be restricted to a small list of providers.  In some dental plans the fees paid to the dental office are heavily discounted and the office finds it difficult to provide custom dental services.

Choose carefully during the benefits season

It seems like the Fall is the time in which employees can switch their benefits plan. Take care to pick a plan that will meet your needs and expectations.

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Denver dentist featured in Blatchford BluePrints

Denver dentists featured in Blatchford Blueprints

Denver dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp were featured in Blatchford Blueprints.  Dr. Bill Blatchford if a dental coach who illustrate what he feels are the top dental practices in various parts of the country.  What the doctors DeLapp are known for is their commitment to volunteering for various non-profit organization and giving back to organized dentistry.

Giving Back is important for everyone!

Dr.’s DeLapp feel that everyone has the opportunity to give back to their communities.  Your choices are so numerous to consider and so many organizations need your help.  Consider taking the time to volunteer. On average the Dr’s DeLapp volunteer 60 – 100 hours every month to various organizations.

Listing of some of Dr’s DeLapp volunteer organization

The following list is some of the volunteer organizations  the Dr.’s DeLapp volunteer

• University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Alumni Association  President for three separate terms
• University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine as volunteer faculty
• Kids-in-need-of- Dentistry (KIND) Volunteer of the Year
• University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Alumni of the Year
• President of the Colorado Dental Association of Dental Anesthesiology
• At Large Board of Directors of Kids in Need of Dentistry
• Atlantis Community
• Inner City Health
• State of Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners as a Practice Monitor
• Metropolitan Denver Dental Society Board of Directors
• Safety Chairman Colorado Swimming
• General Chairman Colorado Swimming

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Treatment of tooth sensitivity from exposed root surface.

A recent article in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) discusses dentin sensitivity of teeth and what treatment was most effective. Our Denver dentists Dr. James DeLapp, Dr. H. Candace DeLapp and Dr. Sarah Parsons have used a variety of techniques to reduces tooth discomfort for their patients. The causes of root sensitivity would be another Blog article or more because there are so many reasons why the root exposure. The key is does the tooth sensitivity affect what you eat or drink.

Treatment of dentin sensitivity

In the past some of the treatment of tooth sensitivity included controlling your diet.  In this study the participants felt that controlling your diet was the least effective method of “treating” tooth sensitivity. Treatment that was reported to be most effective included:

• Gluma desensitizer- a topical agent applied to the root surface
• Dura Flor a fluoride gel placed on the dentin of the tooth
• Prevident Gel a prescription based desensitizing solution
• MI Paste combination of many agents to decrease tooth sensitivity
• Tooth Bonding agents

Tooth Sensitivity video

This is a simple video on dentin sensitivity.  This video is from  Europe and the doctor pronounces dentin as “dentine”

First “try” over the counter teeth desensitizing agents

For “minor” root sensitivity you might want to try some over the counter agents. Sensodyne is most noted product to use.  Our strong recommendation is to see a dentist “first” to make sure you tooth sensitivity is not something more serious.  Sensitivity from cavities will not respond and are likely to become worse.

Call our Denver dentist office for an appointment

Please feel free to contact us for an appointment today.  We can be reached at (303) 694-9740.  If you have tooth sensitivity when you eat ice cream or drink a cold beverage we may be able to help you.

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What causes a single dark tooth/

Denver dentist Dr. James DeLapp received an e-mail the other day from a patient inquiring about the cost of dental veneers on two front teeth that he had injured some years ago. The question posed by this patient is interesting because they wanted to know “if” dental veneers would solve the problem. The short answerer is both yes and no… it depends on the status of the tooth. The darkening may be benign or evidence that the tooth is becoming necrotic and in need of a root canal. The treatments can vary tremendously so getting the diagnosis right is the most important element

Cause of Tooth Discoloration

Our Denver dental office wants to first determine the “cause” of the discoloration first. In this case it appears to be from trauma. The areas to look at or examinations needed to be completed include but are not limited to:

• Color of the tooth compared the the adjacent teeth
• Color of the gums around each tooth
• Pulp testing of the tooth
• Dental x-rays

Trauma etiology of a single dark tooth

A vital or healthy tooth may be darker due to trauma and the resultant bleeding into the tooth.  The teeth may discolor form external or internal resorption or cavities or leaking dental fillings.  In summary there are so many things to consider and getting the diagnosis correct will lead to the best treatment for the tooth

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Denver dentists taking a dental sedation course at USC

Denver dentists Dr. James DeLapp, H. Candace DeLapp, and Dr. Sarah Parsons are taking a Moderate Dental Sedation Courseat the University of Southern California (USC) this Friday- Sunday. This will be a cumulation of a 70 hour course (ten day) course in I.V. conscious sedation forDr. James DeLapp.

Course Content for Dental Sedation

The course content involves how to safely administer conscious sedation to patients and involves pre-operative evaluation… dental /medical emergencies and the technique on safe administration of sedation drugs. This weekend is the last three days of the 10 day course. After the completion of the courseDr. James DeLapp will apply for a conscious sedation permit from the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners. This last three days of the course will be one day of lecture and two clinical days.

Dental anxiety can delay patients making appointments

Yes… dental appointments are delayed by patients who are anxious about dental treatment. Dental sedation can provide a method for many (not all) patients to make and keep dental appointments. Currently our Denver Dental Sedation office offers minimal sedation to our patients and many (again… not all) have found this lets them complete their appointment

Call our Denver area dentists today

Please call our office and schedule an appointment today at (303) 694-9740. Let my office know you researched us off the Internet and you are eligible for our free new patient whitening offer.  Our office is located at the corner of Lincoln Blvd. and Quebec in Highlands Ranch. Our address is 6660 Timberline Road Highlands Ranch 80130

Denver dentists take Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Denver dentists Dr’s.James DeLapp, Candace DeLapp andSarah DeLapptook Advanced Cardiac Life Support this past Saturday. ACLS is a course that revolves around managing potential emergencies in the dental office as well as the community in general.  The course involves many subjects and include the following but not limited to

• Early recognition of life threatening emergencies including heart attack and stroke
• Early activation of the emergency response system
• early intervention with cardiac defibrillation (BLS)
• Advanced airway techniques
• Delivery of emergency medications as needed

Safety is our largest and most important goal in our Denver area dental office

Our patients and staff safety if our most pressing concern. Our Denver dentists regularly go through emergency drill so each member of our team is able to handle any medical emergency that would occur in our dental office, building or community.

CPR for the community… you should consider taking this course!

CPR is one on the most important courses our patients can take. The key is early intervention and calling Emergency Medicals Services (911).  For the adult the strategy involves call first … for  children… CPR for 2 imn and then call. The key for children is most instances  is lack of breathing caused the cardiac arrest, while in the adult. Our goal is to encourage everyone we come in contact with to take CPR.

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Please feel free to call our office today and make an appointment at (303) 694-9740. For patients who find us on the Internet they are eligible for free whitening.  Please call our office for details

Gun Disease and Bisphosphonates Denver Dentist

Bisphonates are medicines that are used in treatment of osteoporosis and are one of the most widely prescribed medicines available. An uncommon but potential side effect in sites where teeth are extracted will NOT  heal very well. This process Our Denver dentist want to have our patients become familiar with the process called osteonecrosis.  Other bisphosphonates are used in treating certain types of bone cancers. These medicines can cause an significant problems that can persist for long periods of time These drugs include but are not limited to:

• Fosamax
• Actonel
• Boniva
• Reclase
• Many “other” new medicines expected to be introduced

Bisphosphonates have some contraindication in dentistry especially in having teeth extracted.  Denver dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp need to know if you are on any of these types of medications before any extractions.

Route of administration “may” be important”

How bisphosphonates are administered may increase your risks of osteonecrosis. I.V. route in much more significant that taking a pill by mouth.  However as more information becomes available this recommendation “could” change.

Gum disease and bisphosphonates

Our Denver dentists have seen reported that patients with a history of inflammatory dental disease…periodontal disease or gum diseasehave a seven (7) times greater risk of developing Bisphonates related Osteonecrosis of the jaw.  This fact should demonstrate the need to keep oral heath at an optimum level!

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