Dr. Dr. Roger Druckman, DDS

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90 Madison St 506 Denver CO, 80206 Show map

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Dr. Roger Druckman is a Dentist practicing in Denver, CO. Dr. Druckman specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.

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New York University College of Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery degree 0

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Dying teeth?
To begin, I’m very sorry that you had these terrible experiences at your dentist. I’m sure that he was trying to help you but obviously that wasn’t the outcome. An answer could be that because you were numb the correct bite could not be reestablished and your teeth were not meshing properly since so many areas were numbed to do 7 fillings at one time. The question of bacteria being carried from one tooth to another is not the cause of the problem. You can work on many teeth without infecting one tooth from another. If the tooth preparations were deep because the cavities were deep is a likely cause of tooth sensitivity/ pain. If the decay was very deep but not definitely into the nerve then a root canal would not have been advised right away. Many teeth can have deep decay and not require root canals. Basically, you could have had very deep cavities that should have had liners placed before the fillings were placed so that the nerves of the teeth would have been insulated from the new fillings. If the new fillings were composite/ tooth colored, they frequently cause sensitivity or pain to the teeth if a liner isn’t placed first. Ask your dentist to take new x-rays so that the depth of the fillings can be assessed. Ask your dentist to check your bite to correct any high spots and ensure that the teeth are meshing correctly.. Ask your dentist to pulp test your teeth to make sure the nerves are healthy and that isn’t what’s causing the pain. Don’t ignore the pain. Go to your dentist and have everything brought back to a state of health. Sincerely, Dr. Druckman READ MORE
Do dentures look natural?
Dentures can be made to look natural. The first step is to make sure that the vertical height of occlusion (the height of the face with the jaw closed and at rest) appears normal. If your mouth is over closed it will look like you have dentures even if the tooth shape and shade are perfect. Next you need to have your dentist make sure that your lips have the proper support and that you don’t look as if your face is sunken in. However, sometimes that is difficult if you had a lot of bone recession. Next is select the correct tooth size for the height and width of your smile. Once that is done you need to select the appropriate shape of the teeth. The shapes vary and you need to select the best tooth set up for your personality and or, what you want to look like. They can vary from natural, to aggressive, to athletic, etc. The next thing to do is select the correct shade and then even have the dentist set the six front teeth to make sure you love them. To get the height of the face and the lip support done correctly you need to have your dentist try in “wax rims” which are the dentures without any teeth. Once that first step is done you go on to the steps of selecting the tooth. However, to save the best for last; the absolute first thing that must be done is have the dentist take preliminary impressions and then get custom trays made for final impressions. Next, the dentist must do border molding with a special wax called “green or brown compound.” This will enable the dentist to take a final impression that will result in the dentures having an excellent fit so you’ll have great retention without denture adhesives. In summary, there are a lot of steps that must be taken to get natural looking dentures. Sincerely, Dr. Druckman READ MORE
Is it normal for a tooth to darken after a root canal?
Yes, that does happen. Typically, when a tooth requires a root canal you also require a crown for that tooth. If a crown is required then the shade of the crown is selected to match your other teeth. If a crown isnt required you can bleach that tooth to lighten the color. READ MORE
Do you have to wear a retainer after Invisalign?
HI, Yes, you need to wear a retainer after Invisalign. With regular braces you wear a retainer full time for six months, then at night for six months, then every other night for six months and then you're done. However, there are times when the dentist will have the patient wear bonded lingual retainers (wires that are bonded to the tongue side of the teeth) forever. Nevertheless, when functional appliances were used to grow the maxillary and mandibular bone the teeth are more stable and bonded lingual retainers are typically not required just regular retainers. Getting back to the Invisalign, absolutely wear the retainers. Sincerely, Dr. Druckman READ MORE
Can you get braces for just a few teeth?
Hi, While there are times that you can straighten a few teeth, it is not typical. Molar uprighting is an example of a case in which you only need to straighten a few teeth. In the case of molar uprighting the second molar tilts forward into the space of the first molar which was extracted and the second molar needs to be uprighted so that a bridge can be made to replace the missing first molar. Or, the second molar is uprighted so that an implant can be placed and have the resulting implant crown fabricated with normal first molar anatomy. I hope this was helpful. Sincerely, Dr. Druckman READ MORE
How do you make your gums' pain go away?
Hi, If your gums hurt it could be a generalized gingivitis or if its localized it could be a periodontal infection. What you need to do is come into the office for the required x-rays to evaluate the bone and also evaluate the soft tissue, the gums. Treatment would depend upon the examination findings but it should be looked at as soon as possible. Sincerely, Dr. Druckman READ MORE
How many surgical procedures are usually required for an implant procedure?
Hi, It actually depends upon the type of implant. There are mini implants and standard implants and the main difference between them is the diameter of the implant. With standard implants the dentist drills a hole in the bone the same diameter as the implant and places the implant into the bone and then will wait about 6 months for the implant to integrate with the bone. Following this a second surgery is sometimes required to expose the implant to place an abutment to start the restorative process. With a mini implant the dentist drills a hole into the bone that is smaller in diameter than the diameter of the implant. The implant is then inserted into the bone by turning it as you would turn a screw into wood. In most cases only this one surgery is required and the crown can be placed on the implant immediately because the implant is held solidly by the bone. Therefore, two surgical procedures for a standard implant and one for a mini implant is a valid summation. However, there are one piece standard implants that can have the crown placed immediately also. I hope that this explanation was helpful. Sincerely, Dr Druckman READ MORE
How can you get rid of sore gums from dentures?
The first thing to do is have your dentist use pressure indicator paste to relieve the sore spots caused by the denture. The next thing is to reline the denture with tissue conditioner. You might need several relines with the tissue conditioner to get the gums completely healed. The next step is to have a new set of dentures made. I start the new dentures with a preliminary impression to get a custom impression tray which I then border mold to get an accurate impression of all the muscle attachments and then a final impression before going to the wax rim for esthetics and establishing the vertical dimension of occlusion and selecting the teeth for size, shape and shade. It is not a fast process. READ MORE
Tooth pain?
Hi, You should get an appointment with a dentist and find out if you need antibiotics due to an infection around the gum line of any of the wisdom teeth. Once the infection is under control you could have one of your dentists take out the wisdom teeth. Sincerely, Dr. Druckman READ MORE

Awards

Patients’ Choice Award 2012

Treatments

Periodontal Treatment
Sedation Dentistry
Prosthetics
Teeth In A Day
Pediatric Dentistry
Mouth Guards
Oral Surgery

Professional Memberships

American Association of Functional Orthodontics
American Dental Association
Metropolitan Denver Dental Society
American Orthodontic Society
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Academy of GP Orthodontics
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine

Fellowships

Academy of General Dentistry General Dentistry
International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics TMJ Diagnosis & Treatment
Academy of Dentistry International TMJ Diagnosis & Treatment
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain TMJ Diagnosis & Treatment

Dr. Dr. Roger Druckman, DDS's Practice location

90 Madison St 506 -
Denver, CO 80206

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Roger Druckman, who serves patients in Denver, Colorado.

One of Denver’s foremost experts in dentistry, Dr. Druckman has provided gentle, family-oriented dental care for children and adults for over 40 years. He offers treatment in all areas of general dentistry, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, TMJ/TMD, orthodontics, and obstructive sleep apnea/snoring. He and his close-knit team are dedicated to bringing enthusiastic, attentive service to each appointment, and are determined to provide a comfortable atmosphere during treatment.

Born and raised in New York, he completed his undergraduate education at Long Island University, Zeckendorf Campus, and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the New York University College of Dentistry. He then went on to complete additional advanced dental programs from the Clinical Foundation of Orthopedics and Orthodontics (1983), the United States Dental Institute (1984), and the American Straight Wire Orthodontic Association (1984 and 1986).

In 2004, Dr. Druckman completed a one-year program in implantology given by the New York Maxi Course in Implantology in affiliation with New York University College of Dentistry. Later, he trained with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division in order to provide assistance to law enforcement in the identification of missing and unidentified person cases.

Achieving fellowship status, he is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International (FADI), Fellow of the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (FICCMO), and Fellow of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (FAACP).

Distinguished as a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management (DAAPM), Dr. Druckman is a proud member of the American Association of Functional Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society, the American Orthodontic Society, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the Academy of GP Orthodontics, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

In his professional experience, he served on active duty as a dentist in the United States Army Dental Corps (1975-1979). He was invited to represent the United States by the executive director of the American Society of Pain Educators to meet in Vietnam in November 2005 as part of a delegation of professionals specializing in pain management. In November, 2006, he represented the United States as part of People to People Ambassador Programs’ Anesthesiology and Pain Management Delegation to South Africa.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

As a testament to his dedication, Dr. Druckman has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award in 2012.