Coal Creek

Is it still a normal rite of passage to need to get your wisdom teeth removed? At Coal Creek Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, we see teens and adults of all ages to discuss concerns related to their third molars – or wisdom teeth. Although it’s not always necessary to have your wisdom teeth removed, here are some of the common situations that warrant a surgical extraction: (more…)

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Emergency dental implants, dental emergencies are one of the top causes for missing and extracted teeth. Whether you were in a ski accident, injured during a soccer game, or cracked a tooth on something you ate, removing the damaged tooth is often the best first step to recovery. But an urgent extraction can leave you with another dilemma: finding the fastest tooth replacement possible. Fortunately, dental implants are a proven and effective treatment for replacing teeth from emergencies. Emergency Tooth Replacement Losing a tooth due to a dental emergency can leave you feeling embarrassed about the way your smile looks.…

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TMJ disorder (TMD) is a painful condition that can cause muscle soreness, joint discomfort, headaches, limited range of motion, popping, and clicking. Although everyone “has” a TMJ joint, only certain people suffer from TMJ disorder. The causes of TMJ disorder vary. Some of the most frequent reasons we see in our Lafayette oral surgery practice include: Malocclusions (misaligned teeth), Traumatic injuries, Bruxism (grinding and clenching), or Sleep apnea Can oral surgery cause TMJ? Although uncommon, it’s a possibility. Since oral surgery requires spending an extended length of time with your mouth open, it can strain your TMJ, causing soreness for…

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Ashley is the lead surgical assistant at Coal Creek Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center. She’s been with our team since early 2018 but has over five years of experience working in the dental industry. Ashley is a Qualified Surgical Assistant with Many Certifications As Dr. Hayes’ surgical assistant, Ashley plays an important role in caring for our patients and anticipating needs during procedures that are performed here in our office. She’s certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and is a Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR instructor! Ashley is also certified by the Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification…

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Olivia is one of the newest members of our Lafayette, CO dental team. She’s been with us for just over 8 months and serves as our billing coordinator. If you ever need treatment, want to talk about financing options, or have questions about what your insurance covers, she’s the one with the answers! Her Background Originally from California, Olivia and her husband relocated to Colorado about 10 years ago due to her husband’s job with the railroad. But she’s been in dentistry for over 20 years! After working as a clinical assistant and dental receptionist for quite some time, she…

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Most people see an oral surgeon if they know they need a specific type of surgery or have been referred by their dentist due to a complex situation. At Coal Creek Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, our Lafayette, CO team provides a wide variety of services — some of which you may have never heard of! Here are our top six and most common oral surgeries: Six Common Oral Surgeries: Wisdom Teeth Removal Third molars are the last teeth to develop. Usually, they make an appearance during the mid-teen years, but some people may be well into their late…

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