Dental Care for Seniors

Specific Care for Seniors

Our teeth start to show signs of wear-and-tear as we age. Often they have lost their brightness due to consumption of certain foods, drink, and tobacco use. Fillings may have loosened or cracked tooth enamel and need to be replaced before decay sets in. Taking certain medications can reduce the necessary flow of saliva through the mouth. And regular check-ups and cleanings can identify gum infections at the earliest stages. We advise patients to select more nutritious food and engage in better daily cleaning for healthy gums and teeth.

If you ever experience bleeding gums from brushing or flossing, please call our office immediately for an appointment.

Castle Rock Cosmetic & Family Dentistry   
Erik Hekkert, DDS   
4625 Trail Boss Drive, Suite G   
Castle Rock, CO 80104   
(720) 733-1210   
CastleRockDentistry.com

Dental Root Canals

Root Canals Are Easier

Technologies change, and with the advancements made in root canal treatment, saving a tooth with damaged or infected roots is now less time consuming and more manageable for patients. It is important for a tooth to be saved whenever possible to avoid other dental problems.

Dr. Hekkert is very experienced in this procedure. The pulp of the tooth's interior is removed and replaced with a special type of filling material. This is necessary as decay has reached the nerve of the tooth. With the use of modern anesthetics, the procedure will be relaxed and pain free.

Castle Rock Cosmetic & Family Dentistry   
Erik Hekkert, DDS   
4625 Trail Boss Drive, Suite G   
Castle Rock, CO 80104   
(720) 733-1210   
CastleRockDentistry.com

General Dentistry

Hygiene Visits Improve Your Overall Health

We recommend having regular teeth cleanings by our hygienist. Research has shown that the spread of the bacteria from your gums reaches all vital organs, contributing to serious health conditions. Hard-to-clean areas of teeth often result in the build-up of plaque that eventually hardens into tartar. This should be removed before it forms below the gumline and starts an infection. A professional cleaning is the only way to remove tartar once it has formed on teeth.

Castle Rock Cosmetic & Family Dentistry   
Erik Hekkert, DDS   
4625 Trail Boss Drive, Suite G   
Castle Rock, CO 80104   
(720) 733-1210   
CastleRockDentistry.com