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Do not delay dental emergencies Denver Dentist

This past weekend our Highlands Ranch dentist had a number of dental emergencies that were received.  Their patients called complaining of pain on several different teeth.  Was it the change of weather or just what participated these calls? Quite frankly we do not know but what they “all” had in common was our Highlands Ranch dentist  had recommended that they see a specialist to address their issue. Our dental office serves dental patients in the Denver,Lone Tree, Castle Pines Ken Caryl, Centennial and Greenwood Village.

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If it ain’t broke don’t fix it

This is what one of the patients had commented some months prior.  More accurately he should have stated… if it doesn’t hurt don’t fix it. That part was correct but the area (an abscess) was present so in reality it was “broke” it just did not provide any symptom. Cancers, high blood pressure and diabetes may not produce a symptom until it is too late so prevention and early detection and treatment is the key.

Waiting for a symptom is risky

Our Highlands Ranch dentist does not recommend you wait until you get a symptom before you need any medical or dental treatment. When a symptom occurs the cost to treat the tooth skyrockets compared to addressing the problem in an earlier stage. Another symptom that you should be aware of is pain on chewing.  One of the several differential diagnosis is “cracked tooth syndrome”. If detected and treated early it may “just’ need a crown.  However, if the crack persists down the root surface a root canal or extracting the tooth may be your option.

Take Care of Yourself

Many of our Highlands Ranch dentists patients put their needs last in their family.  Consider early detection by your physician or dentist to be a priority of  your family.

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Do I need a root canal?

Need is   word that we use carefully.  Certainly if appropriate dentist will recommend a root canal but your options are either to ignore the problem or have the tooth extracted.  Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp are Highlands Ranch dentists who perform root canals on dental patients living in Douglas County, Highlands Ranch, Denver, Parker, Lone Tree and Castle Pines Colorado.

Root canal diagnosis tests- Highlands Ranch dentist- Denver Dentist

 There are many diagnostic tests that are done to see if you need a root canal.  We divide these into subjective and objective symptoms. 

Subjective symptoms for a root canal includes but is not limited to:

• The history of pain on the tooth
• How long the pain lasts
• Dull throbing versus sharp pain
• What has been done to the tooth in the past to name a few?

Objective evaluations include but are not limited to:

• Percussion on the tooth (tapping on it)
• Palpation on the tooth or root area
• Cold application
• Hot application
• Electric pulp testers (occasionally)
• Periodontal examination (gum exam)
• Radiographic examination
• Clinical exam … swelling… fistula etc.
• Occlusal examination

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Highlands Ranch Colorado Dentists

Highlands Ranch Dentists, Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide general dental care to their dental patients living and working in Castle Pines, Lone Tree, Denver and the Parker Colorado area.  Their Highlands Ranch dental office is open from 7:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.  On Friday’s both family dentists teach at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry.  In 2008 both doctors were Alumni of the Year at the dental school.

General or Family Dentistry is the primary focus of our Highlands Ranch Dental patients.  The most common treatment provided is restorative dentistry, which most patients know as dental fillings.

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Below is a photograph of a replacement of two silver fillings.  In this case… there was a cavity (decay) under both fillings.  Removal of this decay made the dental fillings (in this case) a “little” larger.  If the decay becomes extensive, then a dental crown or possible a root canal and dental crown may be necessary

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 Silver dental  fillings (silver + mercury) like everything else has a life expectancy or general service life. Typically, it is from 7-10 years but on occasion these silver fillings can last 30 years or more. 

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Cracked tooth Syndrome for Dental Patients in Highlands ranch

Cracked tooth syndrome is a very common occurring problem in patient’s teeth. Teeth may crack when subjected to the stress of chewing hard foods or ice, or by biting on an unexpected hard object. Teeth with or without restorations (fillings) may exhibit this problem, but teeth restored with typical silver/mercury alloy restorations (dental amalgam or silver fillings) are the most susceptible. When fillings become “too large”…. dental crowns are recommended to reduce the risk of tooth fracture. Highlands Ranch Dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp are family dentists (cosmetic dentists) who serve dental patients living and working in Parker, Lone Tree, Castle Pines and the Greater Denver area.

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Typical signs and symptoms of cracked tooth syndrome

• Pain on chewing
• Pain may be difficult to isolate to a particular tooth
• Pain on cold air application
• Unsolicited pain
• “Usually” no radiographic evidence of the problem
• Dental decay may or may not be present

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