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Save Your Smile during Dental Emergencies with Tips from D’Amico and Mauck, DDS

March 12, 2013

As much as some of us would like to be prepared for every possible inconvenience, it’s important to remember that life can be unpredictable. Emergencies tend to happen at the worst possible times, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need to be rectified quickly and effectively. Drs. D’Amico and Mauck are committed to providing you with excellent, reliable care no matter the circumstances, even if it’s on short notice. If you suffer a dental emergency, contact our Aurora, CO office as soon as possible. In the meantime, here are some helpful tips for what to do in common dental emergencies to improve your condition until we can see you:

I knocked my tooth out!

First, rinse the tooth gently. Then, place it back into its socket and hold it in place. Be sure not to force it in! If this isn’t possible, place the tooth in a bag or cup of milk. Once you arrive at our Aurora office, we can determine whether reattachment is possible.

I have a really bad toothache!

Rinse your mouth extensively and floss in order to dislodge any food particles or debris that could be causing the problem. If this doesn’t alleviate the pain, call our office. While it’s all right to take an aspirin, please refrain from placing it directly on the affected tooth; this can damage the gum tissue.

I broke one of my teeth!

Rinse the fragment of your tooth. Then, use a cold compress to alleviate the swelling and pain until we can see you.

If think you might be suffering from a more serious problem, like a broken jaw, or if you’re bleeding excessively, please go straight to your local emergency room.

If you suffer a dental emergency, don’t panic – here at D’Amico and Mauck, DDS, our dedicated team will work hard to make sure you get the effective, thorough care you deserve as quickly as possible. You can read about other dental emergencies here, or call our Aurora, CO office today to schedule an appointment with Dr. D’Amico or Dr. Mauck. We’re also happy to serve patients from the greater Denver area, including Centennial, Eaglewood, and Parker.

Make Your Smile Truly Shine with A Take-Home Teeth Whitening Kit in Aurora, CO

March 5, 2013

No matter how often or thoroughly you brush and floss, many people still end up with stubborn, unsightly stains on their supposedly pearly whites. A dulled smile can hinder enthusiasm and hurt self-confidence, especially if you work hard to maintain a polished image in the workplace. It’s a common problem, and one that Dr. D’Amico and Dr. Mauck are very familiar with. That’s why our team is happy to offer take-home teeth whitening kits as an effective tool for combating persistent stains and off-white shades. Although we know there are several over-the-counter teeth whitening solutions on the market today to choose from, none of those options will provide you with the personalized, easy, and wildly effective service that our team at D’Amico and Mauck, DDS in Aurora, CO has become known for over time. Don’t your teeth deserve a treat?

While a lack of oral hygiene is one of the common causes of dental stains that require teeth whitening treatment, there are several others as well – including some that are completely out of your control! These include:

  • Age
  • Consumption of certain kinds of food and drinks (coffee, red wine, etc)
  • Tobacco use
  • Certain diseases, as well as some radiation and chemotherapy treatments
  • Some medicines, such as antihistamines, pills for blood pressure, and antipsychotic drugs.
  • Genetics

Of course, as far as Dr. D’Amico and Dr. Mauck concerned, it doesn’t really matter how your teeth reached the state they’re in – all we want is to give you the beautiful smile you deserve! Our take-home teeth whitening kits include a custom-made tray created specifically to fit your unique features, as well as professional-grade bleaching gel. All you have to do wear the tray as prescribed in the comfort of your own home, and you’ll begin to see improvement in a matter of days, with the most obvious results occurring over a couple of weeks.

Drs. D’Amico and Mauck also provide a Whitening for Life program for their valued patients. For the one-time price of $200, we’ll provide free touch-up whitening gel at no extra charge for as long as you see us for regular hygiene appointments (minimum two per year). Talk to one of our staff to learn more!

Teeth whitening from D’Amico and Mauck, DDS can finally turn your smile into a real stunner, not to mention improve the quality of your life. At our Aurora, CO location, you’ll receive individualized and comfortable service that puts your needs first each and every time. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment! We also serve patients from the greater Denver area, including Centennial, Englewood, and Parker.

Keep Your Teeth Safe and Smiling with General Dentistry

January 29, 2013

When it comes to dental health, you’re probably used to hearing all about services that can help restore and revitalize your teeth, from dental implants to teeth whitening to full-mouth reconstruction. But what about the step that should come before those procedures and surgeries? We’re talking about prevention, a crucial part of everyday dental care. Prevention is the cornerstone of general dentistry, and Dr. Amico and Dr. Mauck believe strongly in its practice. After all, the most effective way to fix a problem isn’t with drills, fillings, and inconvenient appointments in the middle of the day – it’s to keep it from ever becoming a problem in the first place! Here at D’Amico and Mauck, DDS in Aurora, CO, our team is committed to providing you with comfortable and effective preventive service that will help you save both your happiness and your wallet. Here are just some of the general dentistry services we can offer you:

  • Extensive dental checkups and cleanings, which will help us detect potential problems early on, as well as provide us with an opportunity to give you valuable advice regarding your brushing and flossing habits.
  • Gum disease is a destructive disease, and one that can be effectively treated and controlled if caught in time. If Dr. Amico or Dr. Mauck notice signs of gum disease, they can prescribe expert periodontal therapy that will help you avoid further complications.
  • If you experience constant head and neck pain, you might be suffering from bruxism (teeth grinding). We can create a custom intraoral device for you, such as a nightguard, to relieve the symptoms.
  • Do you or one of your children participate often in sports? From football to bicycling to gymnastics, a whole gauntlet of sports carries with it the potential for mouth and teeth injuries. We can provide a custom-fit mouthguard for them that will be sure to protect their smile from unexpected harm.

Don’t doom your teeth by letting small issues become big ones – our team will be happy to provide you with a wide range of general dentistry services, all meant to keep you safe and smiling.  Call our office in Aurora today to schedule your consultation with either Dr. D’Amico or Dr. Mauck. Our office serves patients from the greater Denver area as well, including Centennial, Englewood, and Parker.

Here’s Everything You Need to Know about Root Canals

January 22, 2013

Out of all the dental procedures you could undergo as a patient, “root canal” always seems to be the phrase that strikes the most fear into people’s hearts. Maybe that’s because over time, the treatment’s been built up to be an unbearably painful and invasive experience. Here at D’Amico and Mauck, DDS, in Aurora, CO, we want you to be fully informed and up-to-date about the variety of effective dental services we can provide you with, and that includes root canal treatment, which certainly isn’t as bad as it’s been built up to be. In fact, root canal treatment is a crucial procedure that can save your natural teeth from having to be extracted due to extensive decay or infection. Here’s some important information you need to know:

What kinds of symptoms show that I might need a root canal?

  • Serious tooth pain when chewing
  • Excessive sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures, even after the hot or cold source has been removed.
  • Discoloration (specifically a darkening) of a tooth
  • Swelling and tenderness in the gums
  • A persistent pimple that occurs on the gums

What happens during root canal treatment?

It’s simple enough – once Dr. D’Amico or Dr. Mauck have carefully checked the area around the affected tooth in order to determine whether there’s any infection in the surrounded bone, we’ll access the inside of the tooth and the pulp and bacteria will be wholly cleaned out. Your tooth is then sealed. All that’s left then is to see if you might need any further restorations to full functionality.

Is it really worth the pain?

The procedure is incredibly successful, and many teeth that have been treated go on to last a lifetime. And don’t worry – pain during root canal treatment has been greatly exaggerated. Most people report that it hurts no more than when receiving a common filling.

If you think you may be in need of root canal treatment, don’t wait any longer! Dr. D’Amico, Dr. Mauck and their excellent team can provide you with comfortable and effective service that’ll be sure to keep you smiling.  Call our office in Aurora today to schedule your consultation. Our office serves patients from the greater Denver area as well, including Centennial, Englewood, and Parker.

Give Your Smile New Life with Restorative Dentistry in Aurora, CO

January 15, 2013

We’re well into the New Year now, and that means you must have some resolutions you want to see accomplished. Maybe you want to finally complete that creative project, or you’d like to spend more time outside. While you’re at it, you might want to consider calling D’Amico & Mauck, DDS about any restorative dentistry procedures you should undergo. Needing help with your teeth is nothing to feel embarrassed about – whether wear and tear happens because of age, an accident, or even an occasional sweet treat, you deserve to have a beautiful smile you can share with the world. That’s why here in our Aurora, CO office, Dr. D’Amico and Dr. Mauck are committed to not only increasing the strength and function of your teeth, but also helping you to prevent further damage. Here are just a few of the restorative dentistry services we can offer you:

Dental Implants

One of the newest methods in restorative dentistry for replacing lost teeth, dental implants are a permanent way to have a strong, long-lasting smile. Titanium screws are first placed in your jaw by an oral surgeon. Then, Dr. Amico or Dr. Mauck will create custom-made, tooth-like crowns for you that will sit on top of the screws, which will hold them firmly in place. Dental implants have an advantage that few procedures do: they provide you with new tooth roots, meaning your jaw stays healthy and functional through the years.

Porcelain Crowns

With our E4D technology, we can now craft porcelain crowns in just one visit, saving you valuable time. E4D takes digital impressions of your teeth then sends this information to a computerized milling unit that works on your new crown while you wait. After only around an hour, you’ll be ready to head out in the world with new confidence and a new, complete look.

In addition, other restorative dentistry procedures we can offer you here in our Aurora office are:

  • Fillings
  • Dentures and Partials
  • Root Canal Treatment
  • Complete Mouth Reconstruction, for those with multiple needs

If you’re in need of restorative dentistry, don’t let the time get away from you.  Let Dr. D’Amico, Dr. Mauck, and their team help you keep smiling!  Call our office in Aurora today with any questions you might have about our restorative dentistry procedures, or if you’re ready to schedule a consultation. Our office serves patients from the greater Denver area as well, including Centennial, Englewood, and Parker.

Turn Your Smile into a Stunner with Porcelain Veneers

January 7, 2013

On our last blog post, we discussed the wide variety of cosmetic services we offer here at D’Amico and Mauck, DDS, from teeth whitening to cosmetic bonding. Today, we’d like to discuss one of those services in a little more detail: porcelain veneers. Virtually undetectable and incredibly versatile, porcelain veneers can cover up cracks, stains, or even pesky misalignments with the whiter, straighter smile you’ve always dreamed of. A beautiful new look doesn’t have to feel out of reach anymore – Dr. D’Amico, Dr. Mauck, and their excellent team in Aurora, CO want to give you something to smile about with the help of porcelain veneers.

What exactly are porcelain veneers?

Veneers are beautiful, thin layers of dental porcelain that are bonded directly to the teeth – but they aren’t one-size-fits-all, by any means. Each case is treated individually, with every patient having his or her porcelain veneers fitted at our Aurora office so as to enhance their own unique smile. Once they’ve been carefully crafted, all that’s left to do is fit them into place over your front teeth. The entire process can be completed after only a few appointments, including an examination, an in-depth discussion of your wishes concerning the look of your porcelain veneers, and a personalized fitting.

In addition to providing you with a brand new look you’ll be thrilled to share with the world, porcelain veneers are also:

  • Resilient to nearly all foods and other products ingested on a daily basis
  • Easily replaced in the unlikely event they are damaged
  • Incredibly similar to natural teeth, even reflecting light in the same way
  • Resistant to stains, keeping your smile whiter longer

Are you ready for a new look? Let Dr. D’Amico or Dr. Mauck create a brand-new, custom-made smile just for you!  Call our office in Aurora today to schedule your consultation. Our office serves patients from the greater Denver area as well, including Centennial, Englewood, and Parker.

Create a Beautiful Smile for the Holidays

November 30, 2012

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are coming up. That means holiday parties are on their way, or in some cases are already here. Wouldn’t it be nice to face what’s coming with an extra sense of confidence in your smile? If nothing else, you might like to start off 2013 with a more dazzling smile.

If that sounds like you, then call D’Amico & Mauck today to find out about our cosmetic dentistry services and how they can help. We offer a wide variety of services, including:

A service like cosmetic bonding can be done in a single appointment and is great for correcting mild imperfections, like staining, crowding, and broken teeth.  Porcelain veneers, a very similar service, can also help by creating longer-lasting results in just two or three appointments. Teeth whitening, meanwhile, can help you transform a dull or stained smile into one that looks dazzling and confident.

But which one is right for you?

That’s a question we’d be happy to answer for you during a consultation visit. And with the last few holidays of the year approaching rapidly, it’s important that you call and reserve your appointment as soon as possible. Whether you live in Aurora, Centennial, Englewood, Parker, or beyond, Dr. D’Amico and Dr. Mauck are happy to help.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Have You Scheduled Your October Checkup with D’Amico & Mauck, DDS?

October 5, 2012

Now that we’re into October, fall is in full swing. That means cooler weather, fall colors, and shorter days. It also means the holidays are almost here. In fact, the first major one of the holiday season, Halloween, is just weeks away. And along with the holiday season come certain things you won’t want to miss: holiday parties and holiday treats.

But when you have questions about how your smile is doing, it can be harder to enjoy either of these to the fullest.  You might feel self-conscious instead, worried that you have gum disease or a cavity that needs to be treated. Or you might just be self-conscious about how your smile looks.

During a regular checkup and cleaning with D’Amico & Mauck, DDS your doctor can thoroughly assess your oral health to help you put your anxieties to rest. Not only can Dr. Nicholas D’Amico or Dr. Matt Mauck tell you if your smile needs help, they can also recommend a cosmetic dentistry treatment to help you create a more dazzling smile. All so you can face the upcoming holiday season with a greater sense of confidence.

What’s more, regular exams and cleanings can help you support your overall health. In recent medical studies, gum disease has been connected with a wide range of health problems including heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and even pregnancy complications.

Has it been more than six months since your last checkup and cleaning at D’Amico & Mauck, DDS in Aurora? If you live in Denver, Centennial, Englewood, Parker or beyond, call us today to reserve your next appointment. A healthy smile is key to enjoying a healthy life.

How Can Dental Implants Help Me Improve My Smile?

September 21, 2012

Are you missing one or more teeth? Traditional restorative dentistry options like crowns, bridges, and dentures can help you fill in those gaps. What they can’t do, though, is replace your missing tooth’s underlying structure. For that you need a revolutionary service known as dental implants.

Unlike traditional options, dental implants are structured like a natural tooth with a replacement tooth on top and a replacement root—often made of titanium—underneath. With this combination of crown and root, patients of D’Amico & Mauck, DDS in Aurora can enjoy a smile that looks and feels completely natural.

If you’re interested in restoring your smile with dental implants, the first step is finding out if you’re a candidate. During a consultation appointment with Dr. Nicholas D’Amico or Dr. Matt Mauck, we can determine if dental implants are the right service for you. If they are, you can expect your procedure to proceed in two phases.

In the first phase, a trusted oral surgeon with place the titanium screws that make up your prosthetic roots. Because titanium is a biocompatible metal, the bone tissue in your jaw will fuse with these screws over time, creating a solid, natural foundation for your new smile.

As that happens, D’Amico & Mauck, DDS will design and create your custom-made restoration. Your titanium roots can support a wide variety of restorative options, from single crowns to bridges and partial or full dentures, making them one of the most versatile dental services available.

When your titanium root and your jaw have had time to bond, the second phase of your dental implant restoration will involve the attachment of your new tooth (or teeth) to your implant. With your new teeth in place, your procedure will be complete and you can return to your regular schedule with a fully restored.

Are you ready to learn more about dental implants? Call D’Amico & Mauck, DDS in Aurora to schedule your consultation appointment. Our office serves patients from the greater Denver area, including Centennial, Englewood, and Parker.

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