- Dental ExaminationPeriodontal disease is diagnosed by your dentist during a periodontal examination. The clinical team, including the dentist, assistant, and dental hygienist, are involved in collecting the information and synthesizing it into a proper diagnosis. Having an appropriate gum disease diagnosis in Littleton or Aurora, Colorado with the Periodontal Associates team is crucial in determining the types of therapies that are needed and understanding the risk of disease progression.
- X-raysDental X-rays produce a low level of radiation and are considered safe. Our Aurora / Littleton dental X-ray team always takes necessary precautions to limit the patient’s exposure to radiation when taking dental X-rays. These precautions include using lead apron shields to protect the body and using modern, fast digital X-rays that reduces the exposure time of each X-ray thereby reducing radiation exposure.
- Oral Cancer ScreeningExamine the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer and/or infection.
- Teeth CleaningThe word “periodontal” means “around the tooth.” Periodontal disease attacks the gums and the bone that support the teeth. Plaque is a sticky film produced by bacteria to help the bacteria attach to teeth. If plaque is not removed with adequate brushing and flossing, it turns into calculus (tartar). No amount of brushing/flossing can remove calculus; therefore we rely on regular dental cleanings for its removal. When plaque and calculus are not removed, they release toxins and create inflammation that destroys the supporting gums and bone.
- Fluoride TreatmentPrevention also includes regular dental exams, cleanings, and x-rays. Sealants and fluoride are also great preventive treatments that help protect the teeth.
- Dental SealantsPrevention care must also include regular dental exams, cleanings, and X-rays. There are also Sealants and fluoride that are great tools in preventive care that will help protect the teeth.
- Fillings
- CrownsExposed roots can be sensitive to cold or be aesthetically unappealing. It also indicates that bone has been lost where the recession has progressed. Root surfaces are softer tooth structure than the crown/cap of the tooth and therefore more susceptible to cavities or erosion.
- BridgesFollowing the initial examination at Periodontal Associates, our Littleton / Aurora multiple tooth dental implant patients should allocate time for 4-5 additional visits until the final fixed bridge is permanently placed. After this appointment you should not experience discomfort and return to work the next day, If you do experience discomfort it will be treated immediately with an ordinary analgesic.
- Root Canal TreatmentEssential for detection of tooth decay, tumors, cysts, and supportive bone loss. X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions and root canal infections.
- Deep CleaningGingivitis is the mildest and most common type of gum disease. It is a result of the bacteria present in your mouth and causes the gums to be swollen, inflamed, and infected. It can be common in people of all ages. Fortunately, gingivitis does not lead to bone loss and is reversible with periodontal treatment. A common treatment would be either a professional cleaning along with good home maintenance (brushing and flossing) or with a deep cleaning, commonly referred to as scaling and root planing.
- DenturesIf you’re missing one or more teeth, you have a variety of options for tooth replacement. One option is a full or partial denture. Another is a fixed or removable bridge. The final option is to get
- Dental ImplantsThank you for your interest in Periodontal Associates – The Dental Implant Team. Please fill out the form below and one of our treatment coordinators will get back to you. If you have any questions please call us at our Aurora office 303-755-4500- Dr. Douglas Heller, DMD & Dr. Eric Beckman, DDS or our Littleton office 303-795-5700- Dr. Dan Thousand, DDS.
- Oral SurgeryOur mission is to keep our patients at- or return them to- the highest level of dental health which they desire. It is our belief, as the leading Periodontist group, that better oral health enhances self-esteem, growth, and rewards you with a better quality of life. Our goal is quality–in comfort, service, and dental care. It’s a goal to which we are committed and a standard which our patients have come to expect. Please take a moment to learn more about our practice. Dental implants, missing teeth, gum disease (gingivitis) and oral surgery are the focus of our Periodontal Specialty in the Denver – Aurora area. Our patients are our #1 priority.
- Gum SurgeryDr. Kenneth J. Versman, Dr. Douglas A. Heller, Dr. Eric M. Beckman, and Dr. Daniel Thousand are Denver’s leading Periodontists specializing in creating healthy smiles by replacing missing teeth with dental implants, treating dental diseases of the bone and gum tissues, restoring and maintaining periodontal health, and cosmetic gum surgery.
- Tooth ExtractionsAny additional procedures needed. In some cases, patients need additional procedures, such as bone grafts, in order to be able to receive dental implants. Patients with gum disease may need treatments to address this issue before getting implants. Some patients may also have a tooth extraction at the same time that the implant is placed. Any extra procedures will incur additional costs.
- Ridge AugmentationWhen teeth are lost, the jawbone will shrink (atrophy). Implants require bone to surround them in order to have long-term success. Thus, we use a ridge augmentation procedure to widen the bone to fully support future implants.
- Bone GraftingBone morphogenic protein (BMP-2 or Infuse®) is a product that can be used with bone grafting to help form bone when there is a severe loss of jawbone.
- Braces