Paul’s “fantastic” LANAP experience
We recently treated Paul and here is what he had to say about his visit… “Fantastic!! – I visited Boulder Valley Dental after being told i needed dental surgery for gum disease. After a thorough explanation on the LANAP procedure I opted to try it out. The process was practically painless and Dr Hughes [...]
Connie’s Trust
I thoroughly enjoyed meeting my new hygenist, Shanda and it was great to see Dr. Hughes again! This dentist and staff make what used to be a dreaded chore into quite a pleasant experience. The option of having a paraffin wax treatment for my hands while my teeth were being cleaned was an unexpected wonderful [...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Just getting in a few Thanksgiving overhead squats before loading up on carbs today. Dr. Hughes loves the Green Bay Packers and Crossfit! “May your turkey be plump, may your potatoes have never a lump, may your pies take the prize and may your Thanksgiving Dinner stay off your thighs!!!” Laser Dentistry Denver dentist, Dr. [...]
Laser Treatment for Labial or Lingual Frenums
A labial frenum is the fold of skin that attaches your gums to your upper or lower lip (see picture). Often times if this tissue is too tight it can cause a space between the teeth called a diastema. It can also cause the tissue to receed due to constant pulling on the gum tissue [...]
The importance of a healthy mouth before you conceive…
OPEN WIDE! You may think you have a preconception plan all figured out: take vitamins, no alcohol or sushi, are vaccinations up to date?, and of course go to as many movies as possible while you still can! But are you planning to schedule an appointment with your dentist too? Getting a complete dental examination, including an evaluation [...]
Home Care Instructions after LANAP (Laser Gum Therapy)
HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS After Laser (LANAP) Treatment Vitamins, dietary supplements, or medications may be prescribed to improve your overall health. Take any prescribed medication according to directions. Dental laser procedures result in little or no discomfort following surgery. Take prescribed pain medications according to instructions if needed. Carefully avoid chewing food in the areas of [...]
Pregnant Women Get Your Periodontal Health Screened Today!!
Recently our new team member Stephanie and I were having a quick conversation about the effects of periodontal disease on our systemic health. Stephanie, being new to the dental scene has been doing some in-depth research on our laser gum treatments (LANAP) and was shocked to hear that periodontal disease can cause pre-term labor in [...]
LANAP (Laser Gum Surgery) Testimonial
I am so happy with the results from my LANAP procedure that I wanted to write to you to say a big thank you! Even with a really rigid dental regime I have always had issues with periodontal disease and by 30 I really felt very hopeless about it and figured I would end up [...]
Thanks from Danelle.
i wouldnt change a thing!! i love my new dental office and to be able to say that is huge!!! thanks so much for all that you guys do!!! Danelle G. 4/1/10
Post LANAP Diet Instructions
Days 1-3: The first three days following your Laser Peridontal Therapy you will only be allowed a liquid diet to allow for proper healing. Anything you can process in a blender is ideal. The purpose of this is to protect the clot that is acting as a “band aid” between the gum and teeth. DO [...]
