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Dentist Highlands Ranch

Our Highlands Ranch dentists, Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp have been very strong advocates of fluoride treatment for the past 25 years. Fluoride treatments in children has been the standard of care for children but fluoride treatment of the adult population if “finally” gaining acceptance. Our Highlands Ranch dentists have been providing fluoride treatment for their adult patients free of charge since 1982.Dr’s DeLapp serve patients in the Denver, Lone Tree, Castle Pines. Ken Caryl, Parker, and Greenwood Village areas.

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Root decay in the adult population Dentist Highlands Ranch

Decay in the traditional locations are still possible in the adult population.  However, adults are at risk for decay on the root surfaces of teeth.  Age… prescription medications can contribute to a decrease in saliva.  Decreasing saliva increases your risk of decay. Fluoride treatment can reduce your risk.

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Please feel free to contact our Highlands Ranch dentist for an appointment today at (303) 694-9740.

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Denver Dentist dental practice video

Our Denver Dentist Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp have been able to upload their dental practice video. This video briefly describes their Denver area dental practice located and the corner of Lincoln Blvd. and Quebec in Highlands Ranch Colorado.

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A brief summary of our practice includes but not limited to:

• Dental implants
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Invisalign dental orthodontics
• Family and General Dentistry
• Dental Crowns
• Dentures
• Root canals
• Dental cleaning or prophylaxis
• Dental veneers
• White dental filling

Our goal is to give first class service to our patients.  We schedule only one patient for the doctor at a time so we are able to give you our complete attention to your care. We use world-class dental laboratories to provide the most artistic dentistry we can. The doctors also teach part-time at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and give back to the community through numerous volunteer organizations.

Please feel free to contact our Denver dentist and make an appointment today.  They can be reached at (303) 694-9740

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Smoking and Cavities Denver Dentist (303) 694-9740

Does smoking cause cavities… no but smoking contributes to the development of decay. Our Highlands Ranch and Denver Dentist most difficult cases and continuing problems revolve around patients who have a past history of smoking or continue to smoke. Our general dentists have dental patients who have dental crowns that is getting more and more difficult to treat as root decay becomes a problem.  Some are at risk of loosing some teeth and a dental implant may be the only solution. Our Denver Dental Implant dentist Dr. James and H. Candace DeLapp also experience and increase in failure of dental implantswith their patients who smoke.  The bottom line is… try to stop smoking!

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How does smoking affect the development of decay

There are several reasons why smoking affects the development of cavities (and gum disease).  In our Highlands Ranch dentists opinion one of the most significant reasons is the “dry mouth” (xerostomia) that smoking causes.  Your saliva helps wash away bacteria off your teeth and gums and when in limited supply plaque sticks to the surfaces of your tooth.

Treatment of Cavities in High Risk patients Denver Dentist

Treatment of cavities in patients who are at risk is complex but can be done effectively.  For more information on this protocol please click the following link Denver dentist and dental decay. In summary it involves the use of fluoride, Listerine and frequent rinsing of your mouth with water (and much more)!

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Repairing a cavity with MI Paste Dentist Highlands Ranch

Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp (Highlands Ranch Dentists)have been using MI paste for the treatment of very early carious lesions (tooth cavity). If a beginning cavity is detected early the area “may” be treated successfully with MI Paste and in a certain number of cases we have seen radiographic evidence of tooth repair.  Our Highlands Ranch and Denver Dentist also serve patients in the Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Ken Caryl, Parker, Centennial, and Greenwood Village Colorado.

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How MI paste works Dentist Denver

The theory on how MI paste works is calcium and fluoride in specific concentrations can, in certain (but not all) cases re-mineralize the tooth structure destroyed by bacteria that causes dental decay. Our Highlands Ranch dentists want to emphasis that the decay has to be “very”small. Traditional treatment of decay with a dental filling is common for the “routine “small and larger areas of decay. The area re-mineralized may or may not be susceptible to the carious process at a later date.  Home care consisting of brushing and flossing as well as diet control is an integral part of decreasing dental cavities.

Dental care library Highlands Ranch and Denver Dentist

Please feel free to visit our dental care libraryfor other information on dental care. included is topic about

• Bacteria that causes teeth decay (cavities)
• Dental decay high risk
• Plaque Calculus
• Decay prevention in children

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Call our Highlands Ranch and Denver dentist today

Please feel free to contact our Highlands Ranch and Denver dentist today and schedule an appointment today.  They can be reached at (303)694-9740.

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Our Denver Dentists Dr. H. Candace DeLapp and Dr. James DeLapp continue to teach at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. Both have been teaching part-time for the past eight (8) years in both the pre-clinical and clinical dental courses. Each doctor teach two days per week at the school in the Department of Restorative Dentistry.

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Denver Dentist Dr. James DeLapp

Our Denver Dentist Dr. James DeLapp teaches restorative dentistry including Fixed Prostodontics.  Fixed prostodontics includes dental crowns and bridges and well a a comprehensive Esthetic Dentistry course.  Topic include teeth bleaching to smile makeovers using dental veneers.

Denver Dentist Dr. H. Candace DeLapp

Our other Denver Dentist Dr. H. Candace DeLapp also teaches restorative dentistry including Operative Dentistry and well as Removable Prostodontics.  Most of our patients would know this as dental filling and Dentures.

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Please feel free to contact our Denver dentist for an appointment today at (303) 694-9740.

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Dentist Highlands Ranch Cosmetic Dentistry Smile Evaluation

Our Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp feel the very first step in improving your smile is to completely evaluate your current smile before any treatment.

The canted or tipped smile Dentist Highlands Ranch

The canted or tipped smile is difficult to diagnose and can be challenging to treat.  Recognizing the canted smile is the first and most important element. A recent patient had crowns and veneers placed a couple of years ago but her smile tilted. Examination of old photographs revealed that her smile had been canted a lifetime.  The previous dentist had just replicated the cant.

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Correction of tilted teeth Dentist Highlands Ranch

Our Highlands Ranch dentist can correct or “mitigate” the cant or tilt of the smile in “most cases“. This involves complex evaluation of extra oral dental photographs and mounted models showing the cant. A horizontal stick bite is most effective in identifying this to the patient, dentist, and dental laboratory technician. A diagnostic wax-up can be fabricated and in the provisional stage (where you are wearing your temporaries) it can be verified.

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Please feel free to call our Highlands Ranch dentist and schedule an appointment today at (303) 694-9740

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Dentist Highlands Ranch new -patient offer of free whitening

Our Highlands Ranch dentist are offering free teeth whitening with the purchase of the dental exam, teeth cleaning and dental x-rays.

Custom fitted whitening trays Dentist Highlands Ranch

Custom fabricated whitening tray is a very effective method of whitening teeth.  In our Highlands Ranch dentist opinion it works best on difficult to whiten teeth.

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Please call today at (303) 694-9740

Denver Dental Implants Dentist

Denver Implants Dentist Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp have developed a website devoted to dental implants.  It is a ten page site that summarizes important dental implant information.  If can be accessed by clicking on the following link Denver dental implants dentist The Dr.’s DeLapp provide dental implants services for their patients in Highlands Ranch Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Parker, Ken Caryl, Centennial and Greenwood Village Colorado.

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In addition, Dr.’s DeLapp have comprehensive information on dental implants on another website.  This site has a dental care library that not only has information about dental implants but a variety of other dental procedures. It can be accessed by clicking on the following link Denver Dental Care Library.

Complimentary Dental Consultation Highlands Ranch dentist

Our Denver Dentist offers a “complimentary cosmetic dental consultation” to see if cosmetic dentistry is for you. Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp feel this no-cost visit allow you to see if you are a candidate for dental veneers or any other cosmetic dental procedure including possibly Invisalign orthodontic treatment.

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Your questions asked and answered ahead of time

Our Highlands Ranch dentists want to answer your question ahead of time to see if our Highlands Ranch dental office is the right fit for you.  It gives Dr.’s James and Candace DeLapp the opportunity to evaluate the level of complexity of your case. Having an “idea” of how complex your case is is beneficial and the doctors will be able to give you their recommendations for your best result.

Is our Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree Colorado dental office convenient to you?

Our Highlands Ranch dental office is located at the corner of Lincoln and Quebec approximately 2 miles west of I 25. The highway access allow us to see patients from Lone Tree, Castle Pines. Parker, Centennial, Greenwood Village, and Ken Caryl.

Double Beaching Technique Highlands Ranch Dentist (303) 694-9740

Our Highlands Ranch dentists offer a double teeth bleaching technique to help whiten the most difficult or refractory teeth whitening cases.  There are multiple ways to whiten teeth and all work to varying degrees. In difficult cases the key is finding the right combination of techniques. Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp are Highlands Ranch dentists who work with patients in the Parker, Greenwood Village, Castle Pines Lone Tree, Ken Caryl, and Denver area.

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What is Double Teeth Bleaching Highlands Ranch dentist

Double teeth bleaching is a technique that uses two different techniques to whiten or bleach teeth. Our Denver Dentist combines the power of one-hour teeth whitening (Luma) with custom fabricated take home whitening trays. One of the technical elements in teeth whitening is the concept of conditioning the enamel for tooth whitening. Conditioning the enamel of your tooth with power whitening can make teeth whitening more effective for “most” (but not all) patients.  Some staining is so severe that only limited whitening will work.  For the majority of patients the Double Whitening Technique works quite well.

Alternatives to teeth whitening Denver Dentist

Alternatives to teeth whitening varies.  Certainly one option is to do nothing. Dental Veneers for most are the next best step.  Sometimes our Highlands Ranch dentists can combine whitening with other techniques including but not limited to Invisalign (nearly Invisible orthodontics).

Cosmetic dentistry options… contact us today!

There are many cosmetic dentistry options of which two have been discussed in this article. Please feel free to contact us at your earliest convenience at (303) 694-9740. If you prefer to send us an e-mail please click the following link Denver Dentist

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