What to Bring
Please be sure to bring the following with you to your appointment:
- The referral slip and any x-rays from your dentist’s office.
- A list of medications you are presently taking.
- Any necessary dental insurance information if you have insurance.
- Drivers License or Photo ID.
What to Expect
- After initial contact with our office, we will email you a welcome letter that will allow you to login to our secure patient portal and enter your information.
- Upon arriving in our office we will take your photo (for your digital chart), and ask you to confirm and digitally sign the forms you reviewed on-line.
- You will be seated and diagnostic radiographs including a 3D CBCT image (link to the CBCT page?) will be taken.
- The time necessary to deliver thorough root canal treatment is variable and difficult to predict for each patient. We will make every attempt to keep your waiting to a minimum. Please be patient as we deliver quality care to all patients.
- Dr. Shelley will discuss what brought you in, locate the source of your current concern, show you photographs and radiographs and discuss their significance.
- Treatment options and recommendations will be given.
- If time has been set aside for treatment, then you will be given adequate local anesthesia to numb the area if needed.
- Your tooth will be isolated with a rubber dam (latex or non-latex barrier), and treatment will be rendered.
- Some cases take more than one visit depending on the specific circumstances of your situation.
- After treatment, your case and prognosis will be reviewed and post-operative instructions will be given.
Post-Treatment Information
- A root canal treated tooth will not have any hot or cold sensitivity, but could be tender to touching or biting for a few days, possibly up to a month.
- You will be given written and verbal instructions on how to minimize any discomfort by taking ibuprofen, Tylenol, or another prescribed pain reliever.
- If you have swelling or a reaction to any medications, please call us immediately.
- Please wait for anesthetic to wear off before chewing so that you do not bite your cheek or tongue. This usually takes 2-3 hours from the time it is given.
- In many cases you will be asked to return to your general dentist within three weeks for further restorative treatment like a permanent filling or crown. Until then, please avoid chewing on the root canal treated tooth. Please do not delay in seeing your general dentist for follow-up care; doing so may cause failure of the root canal treatment necessitating root canal re-treatment or removal of the tooth.
- We will ask you to return in 6-12 months for a quick visit in which we take a radiograph to evaluate the healing that has taken place. This visit only takes a couple minutes and there is no charge.
Payment and Insurance Information
- Root canal treatment may vary between $1300 and $1800 depending on the tooth and particular circumstances. Generally your portion is due in full at the time of treatment unless other arrangements have been made. We accept all major credit and debit cards. We also offer CareCredit for patients needing to finance their root canal treatment.
- We are in-network providers for patients who have Delta Premier and Cigna Total Plus. We accept all traditional insurance plans and also provide CareCredit options for patients having difficulty paying for treatment. Even if a patient is coming to us out of network, their insurance may cover at in-network percentages; please call and we can let you know.
- Dental insurance is designed to share in your dental care costs. It will not cover the total cost of your treatment. Most insurance plans will cover between 20 to 80 percent of endodontic treatment. We will do our best to accurately estimate your insurance coverage however every policy has exclusions & policy provisions we cannot be aware of. Your “estimated” out of pocket portion will be collected at the time your treatment is started. Any remaining balance after the insurance pays its portion is the patient’s responsibility.
Oral “Sedation” / Anxiolysis Information
These instructions and consent form are only for patients taking a medication prescribed by this office for dental anxiety. For patients who are anxious about dental treatment, we offer an oral anxiolytic instead of nitrous oxide gas. If you think you may need this kind of care, please let us know so that we can schedule a consultation prior to your treatment appointment. In addition, please review the information below.
Instructions for anxiolysis oral “sedation” with Halcion (triazolam):
- These instructions and consent form are only for patients taking a medication prescribed by this office for dental anxiety.
- Please read and sign the consent form indicating that you understand all the instructions and agree to follow them.
- Take the recommended dosage 1-2 hours prior to your appointment.
- Do not take with alcohol or other sedatives.
- Do not operate machinery or drive while taking the medication for a period of at least 12 hours, and do not plan to make any important business decisions just prior to taking the medication.
- You must have someone drive you (not a ride share like Uber or Lyft) to and from your appointment – no exceptions.
- You cannot take this medication if you are pregnant.
- Please have your driver notify our receptionist when you have arrived so that we can offer assistance if necessary.
- If you feel you are having an adverse reaction please contact our office or emergency services.
- We will escort you back to your vehicle. We ask that your escort assists you after you arrive at your destination and remain with you for at least four hours to assure your wellbeing.
Directions to the Office
Our office is located at:
13605 Xavier Ln Unit E
Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone: 303-427-2769
From I-25, take the 136th exit and head west. We are about a half block east of Sheridan Avenue in the Chateaux at Fox Meadows on the right hand side (north side of the street). If you cross Sheridan, you have gone too far. Our office is located in the west corner of the complex.
From 287, take Dillon Road to Sheridan. Go right (south) on Sheridan to 136th Avenue and turn left (east). Go about a half block and turn left into the Chateaux at Fox Meadows. Our Office is located in the west corner of the complex.
Electronic Registration
Registration takes around 10 minutes. Pre-registering makes things nice and smooth for you when you come in for treatment. Please note: You’ll be directed to an external site that is encrypted for your security.
What to Bring
Please be sure to bring the following with you to your appointment:
- The referral slip and any x-rays from your dentist’s office.
- A list of medications you are presently taking.
- Any necessary dental insurance information if you have insurance.
- Drivers License or Photo ID.
What to Expect
- After initial contact with our office, we will email you a welcome letter that will allow you to login to our secure patient portal and enter your information.
- Upon arriving in our office we will take your photo (for your digital chart), and ask you to confirm and digitally sign the forms you reviewed on-line.
- You will be seated and diagnostic radiographs including a 3D CBCT image (link to the CBCT page?) will be taken.
- The time necessary to deliver thorough root canal treatment is variable and difficult to predict for each patient. We will make every attempt to keep your waiting to a minimum. Please be patient as we deliver quality care to all patients.
- Dr. Shelley will discuss what brought you in, locate the source of your current concern, show you photographs and radiographs and discuss their significance.
- Treatment options and recommendations will be given.
- If time has been set aside for treatment, then you will be given adequate local anesthesia to numb the area if needed.
- Your tooth will be isolated with a rubber dam (latex or non-latex barrier), and treatment will be rendered.
- Some cases take more than one visit depending on the specific circumstances of your situation.
- After treatment, your case and prognosis will be reviewed and post-operative instructions will be given.
Post-Treatment Information
- A root canal treated tooth will not have any hot or cold sensitivity, but could be tender to touching or biting for a few days, possibly up to a month.
- You will be given written and verbal instructions on how to minimize any discomfort by taking ibuprofen, Tylenol, or another prescribed pain reliever.
- If you have swelling or a reaction to any medications, please call us immediately.
- Please wait for anesthetic to wear off before chewing so that you do not bite your cheek or tongue. This usually takes 2-3 hours from the time it is given.
- In many cases you will be asked to return to your general dentist within three weeks for further restorative treatment like a permanent filling or crown. Until then, please avoid chewing on the root canal treated tooth. Please do not delay in seeing your general dentist for follow-up care; doing so may cause failure of the root canal treatment necessitating root canal re-treatment or removal of the tooth.
- We will ask you to return in 6-12 months for a quick visit in which we take a radiograph to evaluate the healing that has taken place. This visit only takes a couple minutes and there is no charge.
Payment and Insurance Information
- Root canal treatment may vary between $1300 and $1800 depending on the tooth and particular circumstances. Generally your portion is due in full at the time of treatment unless other arrangements have been made. We accept all major credit and debit cards. We also offer CareCredit for patients needing to finance their root canal treatment.
- We are in-network providers for patients who have Delta Premier and Cigna Total Plus. We accept all traditional insurance plans and also provide CareCredit options for patients having difficulty paying for treatment. Even if a patient is coming to us out of network, their insurance may cover at in-network percentages; please call and we can let you know.
- Dental insurance is designed to share in your dental care costs. It will not cover the total cost of your treatment. Most insurance plans will cover between 20 to 80 percent of endodontic treatment. We will do our best to accurately estimate your insurance coverage however every policy has exclusions & policy provisions we cannot be aware of. Your “estimated” out of pocket portion will be collected at the time your treatment is started. Any remaining balance after the insurance pays its portion is the patient’s responsibility.
Oral “Sedation” / Anxiolysis Information
These instructions and consent form are only for patients taking a medication prescribed by this office for dental anxiety. For patients who are anxious about dental treatment, we offer an oral anxiolytic instead of nitrous oxide gas. If you think you may need this kind of care, please let us know so that we can schedule a consultation prior to your treatment appointment. In addition, please review the information below.
Instructions for anxiolysis oral “sedation” with Halcion (triazolam):
- These instructions and consent form are only for patients taking a medication prescribed by this office for dental anxiety.
- Please read and sign the consent form indicating that you understand all the instructions and agree to follow them.
- Take the recommended dosage 1-2 hours prior to your appointment.
- Do not take with alcohol or other sedatives.
- Do not operate machinery or drive while taking the medication for a period of at least 12 hours, and do not plan to make any important business decisions just prior to taking the medication.
- You must have someone drive you (not a ride share like Uber or Lyft) to and from your appointment – no exceptions.
- You cannot take this medication if you are pregnant.
- Please have your driver notify our receptionist when you have arrived so that we can offer assistance if necessary.
- If you feel you are having an adverse reaction please contact our office or emergency services.
- We will escort you back to your vehicle. We ask that your escort assists you after you arrive at your destination and remain with you for at least four hours to assure your wellbeing.
Directions to the Office
Our office is located at:
13605 Xavier Ln Unit E
Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone: 303-427-2769
From I-25, take the 136th exit and head west. We are about a half block east of Sheridan Avenue in the Chateaux at Fox Meadows on the right hand side (north side of the street). If you cross Sheridan, you have gone too far. Our office is located in the west corner of the complex.
From 287, take Dillon Road to Sheridan. Go right (south) on Sheridan to 136th Avenue and turn left (east). Go about a half block and turn left into the Chateaux at Fox Meadows. Our Office is located in the west corner of the complex.
Electronic Registration
Registration takes around 10 minutes. Pre-registering makes things nice and smooth for you when you come in for treatment.
Please note: You’ll be directed to an external site that is encrypted for your security.