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Research on Sensitive teeth Highlands Ranch Dentistry

Dental research on tooth sensitivity may reveal a new product for our Highlands Ranch dentists

Posted on 11/04/2009 18:44:39

Crown Lengthening Highlands Ranch Dentistry

Crown lengthening A recent article in the ADA News discusses the thinking process dentist should go through when determining whether to do crown lengthening. Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp and H. Candace DeLapp look for cases where crown lengthening would be appropriate. In a review of the lecture and article of  Dr. Suzuki an Associate [...]

Posted on 11/02/2009 14:41:05

Delta Dental Premiere Insurance Denver

Denver Delta Dental Insurance Premiere Provider Delta Dental Insurance is one of the many different insurance companies employers in the area subscribe to. Dental insurance by its very nature is not meant to cover all necessary treatment but only a portion. In the “traditional” plans there is usually some type of co:pay (0-50%) and yearly maximum.  [...]

Posted on 10/26/2009 15:14:31

Dental Insurance end of the year

Use your dental insurance before the end of the year. Call (303) 694-9740. They are a Dental Dental Premiere Provider

Posted on 10/25/2009 17:30:12

Advanced Posterior Restoraions Course

Advanced Posterior Restoration Course Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp will be attending an Advanced Posterior Restoration Course this Friday October 16, 2009.  Normally both doctors teach at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine on Fridays.  The school is closed this Friday for Dental Boards. Dr’s DeLapp also serve [...]

Posted on 10/14/2009 13:10:41

Super gluing a dental crown (don’t do)

Super gluing a dental crown (not recommended) Having a dental crown or veneers fall off or become loose is annoying at best.  There are several reasons why dental crowns fall off or become loose. The purpose of this post is not to determine why this occurs but on how to temporary secure it until you can [...]

Posted on 10/05/2009 15:13:31

Patient Satisfaction

Is Patient Satisfaction  OK? When you hear that any service you receive is satisfactory it may  or may not be a ringing endorsement for your business or service. Our Denver Dentist feels that patient satisfaction is the beginning level of service our dental practice wishes to provide to our patients.Customer or patient “loyalty” is the goal [...]

Posted on 10/02/2009 06:30:49

Fluoride prevents cavities Denver Dentist

In the 1930's and 1940's he along with other researchers conducted epidemiological studies that pointed to fluoride as decreasing the rate of decay. The question became... could you get protection from fluoride and not get the ugly teeth (mottled enamel). Denver dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide general and cosmetic dental services

Posted on 09/23/2009 17:09:16

Diagnosis of Cavities (Decay)

The use of old school and new school techniques are still in use today. Today the Diagnodent uses laser fluorescence absorption by bacterial by products in porous carious surfaces to identify cavities. The Diagnodent can quantify the readings from 0 - 99. Teeth that have initial lesions can be monitored and if stable in reading lower than "around"30 may be treated with fluoride. If the cavity begins to increase in its number it may signal the need for a dental filling.

Posted on 09/21/2009 14:43:48

Gum Disease (Periodontal disease) and tissue destruction

reatment of periodontal disease involve many different elements. Mechanical removal of plaque and calculus is the prime method of controlling the disease (brushing & flossing). Diet control and quitting smoking is another important element. Our scientific knowledge on the destruction of the gums has lead dentistry to a third category of antibiotic treatment of periodontal disease. Our Denver dentists office is located at the corner of Quebec and Lincoln in Highlands Ranch. This office also serves patients in the Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Parker, Greenwood Village, and Ken Caryl areas of Colorado.

Posted on 09/17/2009 13:52:11