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Denver dentist

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

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Denver Dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp state-of-the art dental office was build from scratch in 2007.  If  you are looking for Cosmetic Dentistry in Denver area we may be able to help.  These two Denver Dentists have over 40 years of combined dental experience between them. Both doctors teach part-time at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and are members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and attend hundreds of continuing education course every year. In 2008 both Denver Dentists were elected to the Pierre Faushard Academy (the “father” of dentistry) as well has being honored as “Alumni of the Year” by the Dental School.

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Cosmetic Dentist Denver

Our Denver Dentists offer many types of cosmetic dental services ranging from dental veneers to Invisalign. There are a variety of reason why their patients choose to have cosmetic dentistry.  For some it if from years of neglect while a vast majority is to address something that has bothered them for years.  Recently, one patient got tired of the gap between their front teeth.  There are many ways to handle this (orthodontics or veneers) and they choose dental veneers. If you have questions on how to approach your unique situation please feel to schedule a complimentary preliminary dental consult with us at (303) 694-9740. If you prefer to have “some” of  your questions answered by e-mail please feel free to click the following link Denver Dentist

Types of Cosmetic Dentistry in Denver

There are many different types of cosmetic dentistry you can choose from.  These include but are not limited to:

• One hour (approx.) teeth whitening with Luma teeth whitening system
• Combining the luma whitening with take home bleaching trays
• Custom fit take home bleaching trays
• Invisalign (nearly invisible) orthodontic with or with out bleaching
• Invisalign and dental veneers
• Dental veneers
• Porcelain dental crowns
• Porcelain dental bridges
• Dental implants
• Cosmetic dentures

Summary

Our Denver Dentist philosophy is based on “want based dentistry” We wish to ask you what you “want to do” and together we can formulate a plan to try to meet your goals. You make the decision on how you would like to proceed and that may include doing no treatment. Please feel free to contact our Denver Dentists for an appointment to discuss your goals

Dentistry and cosmetic dentistry has come along ways in the past 100 years and in particular the last twenty years.  This patent’s front crown was fine looking as long as she did not give a big smile.  When she did you could see a gray margin at the gum line.  This gray line is due to the fact that metal of the PFM and porcelain finished at the same spot. It should be noted that in some situations this is the only way to produce the crown and esthetic “may” be compromised to a degree. Our Highalnds Ranch dentist also serve dental patients in the Denver, Parker, Ken Caryl, Castle Pines, Douglas County, and Lone Tree Colorado

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Dental Crowns with Porcealin Butt Margins

In the early 1980’s dentists and dental laboratories began fabricating dental crownswhose margins  were finished in porcelain. This was a significant improvement over preexisting technologies. It required modification in which the tooth was shaped leaving a flat margin in which to stack porcelain.  This was a significant improvement in the existing technology and esthetic again made a tremendous leap forward. The disadvantage of this technology is the metal coping or under-structure did not allow light to pass through and the tooth “may” look a little gray.

All porcelain Dental Crowns

All porcelain technology including zirconium allow varying degrees of transillumination. This ability to transmit light has increased the vitality and looks of the dental crown.  This technology can be used in “many” cases but not all cases. As an example, we had two different patients this week and only one of the two were we able to use the all-porcelain technology.  The circumstances on which we needed to place the crowns dictated which technology we were able to employ.

Our Highlands Ranch dentists offer a free dental consultation to discuss your concerns.  If you would like to set up an appointment please call (303) 694-9740 today.  Many of our patients like to use the Internet so please feel free to send us an e-mail by clicking on the following link Highlands Ranch dentist,

Further Information

We also have a companion web sit that has information on a variety of topics.  To access this information please click the following link Highlands Ranch dental care library.

A special thanks

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Oral cancer Examination Lone Tree Colorado

Our Lone Tree Colorado dentist, Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace discuss the value of periodic dental examinations and oral cancer.  Some of this information comes from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) evaluation of dental patients.  The earlier you dentist can identify lesions as a general rule… the more favorable the prognosis.  Early detection is the key. Dr’s DeLapp serve dental patients in the Denver, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Castle Pine, Englewood, and Ken Caryl area of Colorado

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Overview of CDC recommendations for oral cancer examination in dentistry

According to the CDC 12% of all dysplasias will become cancer within five (5) years.  A dysplasia is unorganized tissue that can be difficult to detect at times. Environmental and genetic issues include but are not limited to:

• Family History of cancers of various types
• Alcohol use
• Smoking
• Chewing tobacco
• Sun exposure
• Other

Diagnosis is made by biopsy

In evaluation areas in your mouth for cancer (or anywhere else on your person) is only accurate if a biopsy is taken.  Once a biopsy is taken a pathologist evaluates the cell types and looks for evidence of cell change to a cancerous type of cell. Various tissues can look very similar with the naked eye but under a microscope the differences become evident.

Early Detection Saves Lives

Our Lone Tree Dentists stress the value of the periodic oral evaluation.  In addition, you should be aware of any lump.. bump… or discolored tissue and bring that to the attention of your dentist or physician.  As a general rule of thumb if an oral lesion does not heal in 10-14 day you should have this evaluated.

Additional Dental information

Our office also has dental information of a variety of dental topics and a companion web site.  If you would like to view other information please click on the following link Lone Tree Colorado dentist dental library.

Please feel free to contact our Lone Tree Colorado dental office by calling (303) 694-9740. If you prefer correspondence by e-mail please feel free to contact the following link Lone Tree Dentist.