Amalgam (mercury plus silver etc.) dental restorations had (past tense) been a stable of dental restorations for decades. Denver dentists Dr. James DeLapp, Dr. Sarah Parsons and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp believe it to be an adequate material in many cases. Some of the disadvantages include its color and not being bonded to the tooth. The silver in the amalgam in time “can” turn black and it looks like you have holes in your tooth. Many patients object to this display of silver or black and wish a more modern material
Your “natural” tooth is the best material
Our Highlands Ranch and Denver dentists feel preservation of as much “natural” tooth structure is the best policy. Any and we mean any dental material has a life-expectancy and this can be increased or decreased by how you take care of your teeth and the foods or drinks you ingest. Obviously… smoking decreases the life expectancy of ANY dental restoration as well as contributing to increase in risk of gum disease.
Advantages of white dental fillings Highlands Ranch
The advantages of white dental fillings is you do not have remove a certain amount of tooth structure in order to get the filling to be placed. Amalgam restoration have certain widths and depths that need to be made otherwise the restoration will fracture. With white dental filling we can tooth bank or preserve more of your tooth structure.
Insurance companies downgrade the payment of white dental fillings to silver fillings
Dental insurance companies including Delta Dental of Colorado downgrade the reimbursement of white dental fillings to silver dental fillings. Amalgam restorations are much faster to place and less expensive to offer. This means there WILL me more out of pocket expense to the insured. In time this “may” change but for now count on the out of pocket expenses being greater.
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Invisalign is one of several methods used to straighten teeth. Highlands Ranch dentists, Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLappprovide this convenient method used to straighten teeth. Invisalign can be used in many cases but not all cases. Traditional braces with arch wires an brackets are needed in more complex orthodontic cases. Our office has embedded an Invisalign video that describes the process. Please feel free to contact our Highlands Ranch Invisalign dentists today for a complimentary Invisalign consultation at (303) 694-9740.
Invisalign one of many choices for a better smile
Invisalign removable orthodonticsis one of many different methods used to make your smile more attractive. The simplest of course would be to get your teeth cleaned on an appropriate basis. For many patients this would be every six(6) months. For other patients is can be as frequent as every two to three months.
Cosmetic Dentistry in Highlands Ranch and Denver
There are many different options for cosmetic dentistry. Some cases are quite simple while others are complex. Complex cases involve a combination of Invisalign and some type of whitening or dental veneers. Let our Highlands Ranch dentists provide you with the information to decide which if any particular treatment would be good for you.
Denver Delta Dental “Premiere” “may” help pay for orthodontics
Delta Dental or your other dental insurance “may” help pay for a portion of your orthodontics whether or not it is traditional orthodontics or Invisalign orthodontics. Typically these have life-time maximums available to you. Check with your benefits officer to see if you are eligible. If you can’t find out… give us a call and see if we can help you.
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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. Either way our Denver Dentists feels you should take advantage of these discounts to make dentistry more affordable for you. Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide general and cosmetic dental services for their patients in the Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Pine, Castle Rock, Parker, Centennial and Denver areas.
Our office is a Delta Dental “Premiere Provider” only
Our office participates in the Premiere program provided by Delta Dental of Colorado. Delta has many other plans available for purchase by your employeer. Some plans still allow you to choose a dentist of your choice. Delta’s EPO plan will provide no reimbursement what-so-ever unless you see a very limited number of dentist.
Yearly maximums
Denver Delta Dental and many other insurance carriers usually have a yearly maximum of benefit. Typically this runs between $1000-$1500.00 although we have seen “rarely” more or less. The key may be how the insurance company defines the amount and when the year ends and begins.
Calender year… January to January (the simplest)
Fiscal year… June to June as an example
Waiting period for dental insurance coverage
There may be a waiting period before your benefits become active. This could be as short as… no waiting period up to a year. In addition other waiting period may apply for major dental procedures like dental crowns. As an example your insurance plan may cover a dental cleaning but you may have to wait a year to have a dental crown covered.
Dental Insurance Co:pay
Most dental plans have some type of co:pay for certain procedures typically this ranges from 20–50% of an “arbitrary” fee the insurance company designates. This may or may not correspond to what the dentist charges. As an example if your insurance may set the fee for a dental crown at $1000.00 but your dentist charges $1200 then your 50% reimbursement would be $500 instead of $600. Your out of pocket expense would be $700. It is just dependent upon how the “contract” is written. Other companies and contracts may pay a simple 50%. Our office just does not know how the contract is written on the amounts they choose to cover.
Yearly deductible
In addition insurance company may have a yearly deductible for dental procedures. It may apply to any dental treatment or… just to major dental procedures. It all depends upon how the contract is written. From the above example if you subtract a $50.00 yearly deductible from the above… the dental insurance company would pay only $450 and you would pay $750. Bottom line is it can get complicated quickly.
All dental plans are different
All dental insurance plans are different. Even within one carrier the percentages covered can vary. Remember it is what is written in the contract. Many if not most dental insurance plans cover the following (remember NOT all)
!00% of exams… x-rays … or cleanings
20% of dental fillings
50% of major dental work… dental crowns e.g.
The good news
The percentages may not work out exactly but in the end…. it is a sale on dentistry. It could be 100% of the fee or 30% either way it is a benefit to you.
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As 2009 come to an end… our Denver Dentist wants their patients to take advantage of any benefits their company offers to them. Much of this may come in the form of dental insurance …and if possible…. not to leave any eligible servies not reimbursed. Virtually every dental insurance we are aware of has some type of “end of the year clause” in which if benefits not spent are lost. A “few” companies end of the year is sometime in the summer (e.g.) so you should do some simple investigation to determine the end of the year date (calender or fiscal).
“Flex Spending” is also lost if not spent
Again our Denver dentist recommend that if Flex spending is not spent consider spending regardless if it is dental or medical. If you do not use it… you loose it!
Denver Delta Dental Insurance Provider
Our office is a Delta “Premiere” provider. This is the only plan in which we participate in. “Some” of the plans require you to see a select provider otherwise you will have” no” benefits. Other “plans” may pay a portion at a reduced rate. The good news is living in the U.S. you can choose to see any dentist… it is just that insurance may provide some or no benefits.
Call our office and make an appointment today
Please feel free to contact our office today and make an appointment. We can be reached at (303) 694-9740
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Dr. Sarah Parsons has joined the Denver dental practice of Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp. Dr. Parsons graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in June 2010. Dr. Parsons is currently accepting new patients at our Highlands Ranch and Denver dental office. Dr Parsons recently completed 48 hours of training for “minimal sedation”permit issued from the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners. The State of Colorado requires only 16 hours and her training exceeded the minimum standard by over three times. Call our Denver dental office and make an appointment today to see if sedation dentistry is for you.
Denver and Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp have attended or taught several hundreds of continuing education courses so far this year. The doctors attended the 26th Annual Scientific Session the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Other recent courses included additional courses in cosmetic dentistry, root canals, Advanced Cardiac life Support and “Minimal” and “Moderate Sedation” course work. All of these courses were fantastic. One of our favorite course was taught by Corky Wilhite DDS. Transitional bonding refers to a concept incosmetic dentistry where a semi-final or transitional solution if presented to the patient. Porcelain Dental Veneers are the ultimate indental esthetic in Denver but composite direct veneers are an alternative to the porcelain dental veneer solution. The advantage of this transitional therapy is costs are approximately 1/2 of laboratory fabricated porcelain dental veneers. In time… the patient may wish to “transition ” into porcelain vereers. In addition Dr. James DeLapp attended a 10 day Moderate Sedation course at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry from April to July. He will apply with the State Board for a Moderate Dental Sedation permit. Currently all three doctors have a Minimal Dental Sedation permit from the State Board.
Digital dental x-rays(radiographs) are becoming the standard of care in dentistry. Our Highlands Ranch dentistsDr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp have had digital radiography for the past ten (10) years. One of the most significant benefits is the reduction in the amount of radiation the patient(and staff) experiences. It therefore also is less exposure for their staff. One of the many “other” benefits is the ability to send the dental digital image over the Internet. These can be viewed by insurance companies or specialist offering a second opinion.
Dentists Highlands Ranch and Denver Dentistry office.
Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp Highlands Ranch and Denver area dentists are teaching this Fall semester at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. Dr. James DeLapp is teaching Fixed Prostodontics (crowns, bridges and veneers) andDr. Candace DeLapp is teaching Removable Prostodontics (dentures and partials) and introduction to Operative Dentistry. Both doctor’s DeLapp teach in the dental clinic for third and fourth year dental students.
Delta Dental Premiere Dental Insurance 2010
There are a number of dental insurancecompanies that y ou can choose from. “Some” require you to see a specific number of dentists and will provide “no” benefits is you choose someone else. At this time these are a minority of companies. Many more allow you to choose “any” dentist “but” may reimburse you at a lower level. Denver Dental Dental Premiere Plan is the only dental plan our Denver Dentists participate in. The office does not participate in the HMO, EPO, or DMO plans offered by Delta Dental of Colorado or any other plan. Please check with your benefits officer on what plans you company covers.
Dental services offered Highlands Ranch and Denver
When you establish as a “new” dental patient in our Highlands Ranch and Denver dental office we will provide free teeth whitening when your purchase exam… x-rays and dental cleaning. Call our office for details and limitations
Our Highlands Ranch dentist also serve patients in the Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Greenwood Village Ken Karyl, and Parker Colorado.
Feel free to print this page for your coupon for free whitening at the completion of your Invisalign treatment offer expires February 28, 2010
For new patients to our Highlands Ranch and Denver area dental practice $25.00 off on any preventive service. This includes:
Dental prophy or cleaning your teeth
Dental and oral cancer screening
Whitening your teeth
Fluoride treatment for adults and children Our Denver Dentist and Dentists Highlands Ranch are offering to “new” patients $25.00 off of restorative treatment. This includes the following
White dental fillings in the Denver metro Area
