- Meet Dr. Kelly R. Monroe
Meet Dr. Kelly R. Monroe
Kelly R. Monroe D.D.S. is a Denver area family and cosmetic dentist who offers a combination of artistic skill coupled with advanced scientific techniques. She is dedicated to providing her patients with safe, clean and comfortable dental treatment.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Monroe offers you and your family beautiful smiles through cosmetic dentistry. She will work with you to design a truly remarkable smile that everyone will notice.
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Invisalign®
Dr. Monroe can help straighten teeth, close gaps, and reduce crowding with no wires or metal. Invisalign’s removable aligners work to straighten your teeth all while you live your life and eat the foods you want without the hassles of traditional braces.
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Cerec® Dentistry
The best single tooth restoration available today! CEREC® is the world’s only system for the fabrication of all-ceramic dental restorations in one office visit. With CEREC®, Dr. Monroe can complete your permanent, all-ceramic crown, onlay, or veneer in just one quick visit!
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Bleaching/Whitening
Many people underestimate the impact of a great smile. It can give you more confidence and make you feel great about yourself. In addition to regular cleanings, one of the best ways to ensure that your smile looks great is through teeth whitening.
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Veneers
Veneers are thin shells of porcelain bonded to teeth. They are used to mask discolorations, spacing, crowding, and can change the shape and size of your existing teeth. They give you an aesthetically pleasing naturalness that is unsurpassed by other restorative options.
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Dental Implants
Implants are a great way to replace missing teeth. If you are missing a tooth it is important to replace the tooth to prevent shifting of other teeth.
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Laser Dentistry
Laser dentistry can do both of these, making it one of the most exciting new advances in dentistry. The laser provides comfortable soft tissue procedures with the use of only topical anesthetic, no shots.
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Testimonials
“After 40 years of dental care, I finally found a dental practice that made me feel like I finally found true professionals. Truly, this practice is all about dental ‘care’. I am glad that I changed dentists. More than a step up! I left your office with an improved outlook and a better smile.” - Ian G.
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Sleep Apnea Dental Appliances
It is estimated that up to 50% of adults have some snoring disorder. Snoring is such a common problem that people tend to underrate its seriousness. Disrupted sleep on an on-going basis can affect the physical well being of both the snorer and partner alike.What causes snoring anyway?
When you’re asleep, the muscles and soft tissues in your throat and mouth automatically relax. The lower jaw and tongue drop back, helping block and decrease the airway opening. This results in an increase in the velocity of air flowing through your airway when you breathe. The increased velocity causes soft tissues in your mouth and throat to vibrate. That familiar snoring sound is actually the sound of those tissues vibrating.
In its most severe form, the collapse of the upper airway is so complete that the lungs may not receive oxygen for up to 30 seconds. This is called “Obstructive Sleep Apnea”. In response to this deprivation of oxygen, your body triggers an internal alarm and you partially wake. This is usually accompanied by loud gasps for air that can last 3 seconds or more, until you fall asleep and the cycle starts all over again.
Snoring is also affected by diet, health, lifestyle, age, weight, environment and other factors.
What is a snore guard?
A snore guard is a mouth appliance custom fitted to your individual needs. The snore guard advances the lower jaw forward tending to lift the tongue and epiglottis away from the back of the throat relieving some of the constriction caused by the relaxation of the muscles during sleep.
Dr. Monroe can help diagnose this condition or refer you to a specialist. If Dr. Monroe thinks you have sleep apnea she may refer you to a physician or sleep specialist. For a proper diagnosis you may have to undergo an overnight sleep study. With a proper diagnosis Dr. Monroe and your doctor can work closely together to implement a therapy to help you.
By: Dr. Kelly Monroe
