Denver Invisalign Dentistry

End of  the years is rapidly approaching and insurance benefits as well as medical (dental) savings accounts many need to be dispersed by year end. For most of these plans once the year ends those funds are no longer available. On of the many choices may be straightening your teeth using Invisalign orthodontics. Our Denver dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide Invisilagn orthodontics for their patients in the Denver metro area.

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Orthodontic relapse corrected with Invisalign Denver Dentist

One of the many elements our Denver Dentist have seen is you need to wear your orthodontic retainer the rest of your life is you wish to maintain your straight teeth. In many but not all instances teeth move as we age and become crowded again. Denver Invisalign treatment “generally” works quite well in orthodontic relapse.

Clear orthodontic retainers Denver dentist

The nice thing about Invisalign is it a series of clear retainers that move your teeth in very small increments. While not invisible they are difficult to see that you are wearing them in most patients. In most cases small tooth colored attachments are placed on the tooth that aid in movement of your teeth. It should be noted that not everyone is a candidate for Invisalign orthodontics.  These cases tend to be complex crowding or rotations of the teeth.  Traditional orthodontics (surgery) may be your best option.

Call our Denver dentist today

Please feel free call our Denver dentist today and make an appointment at (303) 694-9740.

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Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide general dental services to their patients from Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Parker, Ken Caryl, Greenwood Village, and Centennial Colorado.  These Denver Dentists provide a wide variety of treatment including cosmetic dentistry, Dental Veneers, Invisalign, Dental implants as well as general dental services.  Please feel free to contact their office at (303) 694-9740.

Additional dental information Highlands Ranch Colorado

Additional information can be found by visiting our companion web site by clicking on the following link Highlands Ranch dentist.  This is a dental care library with a variety of topics discussed.

Denver dentist hours of operation

Our Denver dentists hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesdays.  On Wednesday and Thursday our evening hour go till 5:00 p.m. On Friday’s both doctors teach at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine on the new Fitzsimmon’s Campus at I-225 and Colfax.

Special Thanks

Thanks to Scott Carvin of US Web Central for his help with our blogs and companion web site.  His Denver web design company can be found by clicking on the following link Denver SEO company

Weddings and Cosmetic Dentistry Highlands Ranch Dentist

Wedding planning involves so many elements ranging from who to invite to who will do the wedding cake. Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp have seen an increase in the number of brides, grooms and Mothers and Fathers of the brides and grooms wanting to look their best on this special day. Cosmetic dentistry may be the answer.

Dental teeth whitening Highlands Ranch Colorado

Your have many options and alternatives to look your best.  One of the simplest and fastest cosmetic dentistry options includes dental whitening or bleaching of  your teeth.  For most patients it is simple and effective. The choices include one hour whitening (Luma) to take home trays on difficult to whiten teeth.

Dental Veneers

Dental veneers is an option for others. Highlands Ranch dental veneers take much longer to do and more lead time is needed if this is something you wish to investigate. We recommend at least two month ahead of the big day for this treatment. The treatment can be accomplished in two to three weeks but pre-planning… digital photographic evaluation and diagnostic wax-up should be planned carefully.  More time is better than less time.

Other cosmetic dentistry options

Our Highlands Ranch dentists have so many other cosmetic dental options that “may” be of benefit this includes Invisalign to dental implants.  These types of dental treatment can take a year or more to finalize.  If these are options you have thought about in the past please call our office at your earliest convienience.

Our Highlands Ranch dentist may be able to help you look your best at one of the most important days in you or your child’s life.  If you would like to discuss your options please feel free to contact our office and schedule a consult at (303) 694-9740.  If you would prefer to send us an e-mail please click the following link Highlands Ranch dentist.

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Highlands Ranch and Denver Dentist ADA celebrates its 150 year birthday

American Dental Association (ADA) celebrates is 150 year anniversary this year. The ADA represents 157,000 members and more than 70% of dentists making it one of the largest and oldest National Dental Associations.

Our Highlands Ranch dentist and the ADA hope to engender an increase in pride in our longevity and our record of improving the health of our patient over the years.

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The ADA is one of the leading associations who pride themselves in improving the oral health of the patients they serve. The ADA oral longevity web site has information of a variety of topics for our “seasoned citizens”.  Our grandparents and great-grandparents did not have the knowledge or materials to keep a majority of their teeth a lifetime.  Today a majority of patients in their 60-80 are keeping most of their teeth.

Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp are Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree dentist who provide a variety of dental services to their patients including

• General and Family Dentistry
• Dental Implants
• Invisalign orthodontics
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Root canals
• Dental Crowns
• Dental Veneers
• Teeth whitening
• and much more

Please feel free to contact their office at (303) 694-9740 for an appointment at your earliest convenience.

Highlands Ranch Dentist wedding day makeovers

Looking your best for that special day is important.  We have noticed and increase in interest from brides, grooms, and well as the parents for cosmetic dentistry before the big day. There is a number of choices available ranging from relative quick fixes to treatment that needs to be  planned months out in advance.  Highlands Ranch Dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide Family Dentistry as well as Cosmetic dentistry for their patients living in Parker, Lone Tree, Castle Pines,Ken Caryl, Greenwood Village and the Greater Denver area.

There are a number of choices available to improve your smile for your important day.  Some can be completed in a couple of hours while others require substantial amount of lead time to complete.  Your choices for esthetic improvement  from short lead time to longest lead time are as follows:

1. One hour teeth whitening with the Luma teeth whitening system
2. Luma one hour teeth whiteningwith take-home teeth whitening trays
3. Composite Veneers. Teeth fabricated by our Highlands Ranch dentist in the dental chair in a couple of hours.  Can correct some color and shape issues. Not as long lasting as porcelain veneers.
4. Porcelian Veneers. Best case scenerio is two (2) week but our HighlandsRanch Dentists recommend your give them more time like three (3) weeks to a month for best results
5. Invisalign nearly invisible orthodontics This could take any where from a few months to over a year.  This is sometimes combined with teeth whitening of dental veneers.  Planning now and getting started as soon as possible is our Highlands Ranch Invisalign Dentists best recommendation.

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Dr.’s DeLapp have had the honor to have a wedding in this past year.  Planning of this special day was enjoyable but planning ahead was very important. What ever you decide to do (if anything) plan ahead and give everyone more time rather than less time. Please feel free to contact our office at (303) 694-9740 if you have any questions.

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Highlands Ranch dentistry Diagnodent Cavity detector

The Diagnodent is a laser cavity detector that can identify cavities that a dental explorer cannot.  Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp Highlands Ranch dentists use the diagnodent for cavity detection.  The advantage of this cavity (decay) detector was reinforced today when our dentist treated a 16 year old with a suspicious area on a back tooth. Dr’s DeLapp treat dental patients from the Parker, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Douglas County, Ken Caryl, Greenwood Village, Centennial and the greater Denver area.  For an appointment please call (303) 694-9740.

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Highlands Ranch dentist dental practice video

Typically, dentists use a dental explorer to determine the softness of the tooth structure. If the explorer sticks much of the time dentists determine the area to be carious (cavity) and a dental filling is placed.  In this particular case, the area was barely sticky with the dental explorer and our dentist questioned on whether to restore the tooth or not.

Demonstration of the Diagnodent You-Tube video

Highlands Ranch dentist diagnodent

The diagnodent laser cavity detector indicated a value of 60 on a scale or 0-99 with 99 indicating severe decay and 0 nothing. A value of over 20-30 may indicate are area of concern a possible decay.

In this particular case, a value of 60 indicated a concern.  There was a very small… barely detectable area with a dental explorer.  When the area was open up with the dental drill the area of decay was substantial.  The area of decay had “cavitated” with a small opening on the occlusal surface and a large area of decay in the dentin of the tooth.  Without the aid of the diagnodent treatment on this tooth may have been delayed resulting in a larger area of decay.

Highlands Ranch dentists at Cottonwood Dental Group use the diagnodent  to determine if an area has substantial decay.  The dental explorer was invented in the “dark ages” and the Diagnodent was invented in the 21st Century.  Our Highlands Ranch dentists take advantage of this modern technology. Our office strives to be on the cutting edge of technology and our Denver Web design company UsWebCentral has helped us integrate technology into our everyday practice.

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

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Denver Invisalign

Invisalign uses a series of clear retainers (nothing is invisible) instead of metal brackets and arch wires to straighten your teeth. Our Denver Invisalign dentists have found that it is difficult to tell how is wearing these retainers.  For most patients it provides a way to straighten their teeth without the annoyance of traditional orthodontic brackets. Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide Invisalign orthodontics to their patients in Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines, Lone Tree, Parker, Douglas County, Ken Caryl, and the Denver Metro area.  In addition, our Denver Invisalign dentists provide a variety of cosmetic services for their patients.

Invisalign Consultation

Invisalign works for many but not all patients.  Complex orthodontics still needs to be treated in a conventional manner.  However, slight rotations and crowding can be treatment.  Our Denver Invisalign Dentists can give your a pretty good idea if you are a candidate for Invisalign.  Please feel free to schedule your look see appointment at (303) 694-9740.  If you prefer to send us an e-mail click on the following link Denver Invisalign Dentist.

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Some years ago there was debate on whether digital dental x-rays  were the standard of care when compared to traditional dental x-ray films.  The predominant question was did digital dental x-rays provide the same diagnostic quality as film x-rays? Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide Highlands Ranch Dentistry to their patients including digital radiography.  Their practice also serves patients living in Greenwood Village, Castle Pines, Lone Tree, Douglas County, Ken Caryl, Denver and Parker Colorado.  Please fee free to schedule and appointment today at (303) 694-9740 or send the doctors and e-mail by clicking on the following link Highlands Ranch Dentistry.

Dexis Digital dental x-rays …Highlands Ranch Dentistry

Advantages of Dental Digital Radiograph’s  include the following but not limited to: Our Highlands Ranch dental group uses DEXIS dental electronic imaging system.

• Compatible with traditional x-ray equipment
• Much less radiation is needed to expose the image
• Can diagnose the smallest inter-proximal lesions.
• Ability to enlarge the image to the size of the monitor
• Enhance the image through various proprietary functions 
• Measure the length of teeth (e.g. root canals)
• Add  or subtract contrast of an image
• Colorize the image looking for differences in tissue densities.
• Copies of the image can be sent electronically or printed our on the computer

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The Road to a Great White Smile- Highlands Ranch Dentist, Denver Dentistry

What roads to you take to get a great white smile?  The options are numerous and you should be aware of all of them.  Our Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp recommend several options that are specific for your case.  For most of you it involves nothing more than teeth whitening (teeth bleaching) while for others a complex solution.  We try to determine your dental goals.  Our job is to design a system that fits your needs.  Our Highlands Ranch Dentists see patients in Parker, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Douglas County, Ken Caryl, Greenwood Village, and the Denver area.

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The choices for teeth whitening  (teeth bleaching) include:

• Whitening toothpastes
• Whitening mouth rinses
• Whitening trays over-the-counter
• Prescription whitening strips
• Prescription whitening trays
• Custom whitening trays with varying concentrations of whitening solution
• One-hour in office bleaching

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Free teeth whitening Denver Dentist Highlands Ranch dentistry

Highlands Ranch Dentists, Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp offer free teeth whitening with a new patient dental exam, x-rays, and dental cleaning.

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or… you can choose…

Highlands Ranch dentist offer free teeth whitening with Invisalign treatment (orthodontic treatment)

Schedule an appointment today!

Offer ends December 31 2009