What To Do In A Dental Emergency

Dental emergencies can be a big, big problem if left untreated! Unfortunately I see a lot of patients that crack or chip a tooth, or lose a filling or crown who don't do anything about it until they come in for their six month checkup. Delaying treatment for a dental emergency is the worst thing you can do. If you experience a dental emergency, it is essential you give me a call at Tower Dental, or if you're not in the immediate area, you must find a dentist that specializes in dental emergencies.

Why is it so important to see the dentist after a dental emergency? For one, the pain can be excruciating and will not likely abate for a great amount of time. That is the firs thing we can do to help you out. Depending on the type of injury, the pain can be so severe that you could be unable to function in your regular day-to-day life. During that appointment we can assess what type of restorative procedure will be needed to repair the damage. Often a simple crown or filling is all that's needed and can be performed on the spot.

If the crack or chip is too severe a root canal may be required. You might be wondering why a Root Canal would be needed if you've cracked a tooth. The simple reason is bacteria loves to embed itself into the smallest crevices of the enamel and a chip or a crack in the tooth provides the bacteria the perfect perch to dig in and get to work at attacking the tooth. The same for when a tooth is knocked out. When a tooth is knocked out of the mouth or dislodged, it gives bacteria the perfect opportunity to latch onto the tooth. If we simply reinserted the tooth without cleaning out the root, the chances for a serious infection that attacks the adjacent teeth increases dramatically.

So, I hope at this point, I've made the case for why you need to call us at Tower Dental or get in touch with a dentist as soon as possible if you've chipped, cracked, or lost a tooth. If you have lost a tooth, I also want to tell you that you should try to put the tooth back in place, or if you can't do that, put it in some milk. These steps will help keep the tooth alive until we can put it back in place. To make your appointment, give us a call at 303-368-0555 or visit our website http://www.towerdentalcolorado.com.

Don't Be Afraid Of A Root Canal!

Hello everyone! I've been hearing a question or concern from my patients at Tower Dental wondering why an endodontic treatment or a root canal needs to be performed with all of the latest advancements in restorative procedures. It's a very good question, but before I get to answering that, I feel it's necessary to break down why an endodontic procedure needs to be performed and lastly why most dentists including myself, prefer this procedure over a complex and expensive replacement implant.

Firs thing you should know, endodontics has a broad spectrum of functions. One of the most common reasons for a root canal is when the tooth has a severe bacteria infection that is spreading. Some recognizable symptoms of this include tender gum tissues, sensitivity to hot and cold food or drink, unexplained pain in the nearby lymph nodes, as well as tooth discoloration. The purpose of the root canal is to get into the infected part of the tooth and ultimately clean out all of the infected material while maintaining as much of the natural tooth as possible.

The same is true for when someone gets hit in the mouth and a tooth becomes dislodged or is knocked out completely. Most of the time the tooth can be reinserted and saved, but because of the tooth's exposure to outside air and materials, it can pick up a lot of bacteria in the process. Once the tooth is firmly back in place, a root canal is performed to ensure that an infection doesn't begin and cause greater problems down the road. This is also true if the you severely crack or chip a tooth. When a tooth is damaged, it can create a new surface that bacteria loves to attach itself to and start working its way into the root of the tooth and the adjacent tissues. A root canal cleans out any risk of bacterial infection and preserves the natural tooth.

I know I've said that a lot: “preserves the natural tooth.” What does that mean exactly? Well quite simply it means that most dentists and myself included, want to maintain as much of the natural tooth structure as we possibly can. This isn't just for aesthetics. When an implant or bridge replacement is performed, it can be quite expensive, time consuming, and painful for the patient. Implants require surgery, and bridges actually require the dentist to damage adjacent teeth in order to create the new tooth. The damage to the adjacent teeth actually runs the risk of creating more cavities as well as an increased risk for root canals!


No one likes getting a root canal. It's not fun, and it requires multiple visits to the dentist's office to complete. However, it's better than letting the infection progress and create more problems. It is also far easier and simpler to perform a root canal than getting an implant or other restorative procedure. So if you're ever experiencing overly sensitive teeth, or if you have a lot of pain in and around your mouth, don't hesitate to schedule an appointment! Our number at TowerDental is 303-368-0555 or you can schedule an appointment on line through our website http://www.towerdentalcolorado.com

Cosmetic Dental Treatments

Welcome back everyone! Since we are coming up on the holiday season, all of us are expected to do a lot of socializing whether at work, with friends, or with family. If you are worried about how your smile looks to the people you meet, you're not alone! It's perfectly natural to be concerned about your smile. The Good news is you don't have to worry any longer. At Tower dental we offer a full range of cosmetic treatments to improve the look and appearance of your smile!

In a few words, cosmetic dentistry is any type of dental procedure that alters, in a good way, the appearance of the front teeth. One of the common cosmetic dental procedures is teeth whitening. It's the easiest and the cheapest one and give a good result in a short time. There are some other ones that include dental bonding, composite bonding, porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns. Sometimes cosmetic dentistry involves gum surgeries, orthodontic procedures, and in extreme cases even involves oral surgical procedures. Right now, at Tower Dental, we are running a free cosmetic consultation! That includes photos, professional photography, it includes model work - we make casts and molds of the teeth and we do a before and after evaluation, and also includes radiographs if needed so you'll have an idea of what your teeth will look like after the procedure. As you're now aware, there are many different cosmetic dental treatments that are designed to enhance and improve the appearance of your smile. To schedule your free consultation, call 303-368-0555 or visit our website, http://www.towerdentalcolorado.com today!