Dr. Andrew Stubbs

Dentist | Endodontics

10450 PARK MEADOWS DR 306 LONE TREE CO, 80124 Show map

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Dr. Andrew Stubbs is an endodonist practicing in LONE TREE, CO. Dr. Stubbs is a specialist dentist, focusing on tooth pain, root canals and other issues related to the interior part of the tooth. Endodonists can diagnose problems and perform procedures to fix them. Treatment from an endodonist can often save a diseased tooth. Root canal treatment is one of the most common procedures performed by an endodonist.

Education and Training

Boston University / Goldman School Of Dental Medicine DMD 2005

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish, French

Dr. Andrew Stubbs

Dr. Andrew Stubbs's Expert Contributions

My Answers

Is it better to have root canal or extraction?
Generally speaking, it is best to retain your natural teeth. Nothing feels or functions quite like a tooth. Root canal therapy can help restore your dental health and help your tooth last for a lifetime. However, sometimes the damage to your tooth is so severe that an extraction is necessary. In these cases, I recommend extraction and replacement with an implant or dental bridge. READ MORE
Is an implant the best way to replace a missing tooth?
There are many options to replacing a single missing tooth, including: leaving a space, partial denture, dental bridge or an implant. I generally recommend replacing a single missing tooth with an implant. A dental implant is a one tooth solution to a one tooth problem. A dental bridge involves the neighboring teeth and is a three tooth solution to a one tooth problem. Although implants have a higher upfront cost, dental bridges can be far more expensive over a lifetime. I do not often recommend leaving a space unrestored after a single tooth extraction. Patients generally do not want a partial denture to replace a single missing tooth. READ MORE
What is the best painkiller for severe toothache?
While opioid-based prescriptions to control pain associated with dental visits are very common, recent studies have shown that Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are effective in managing pain with significantly fewer adverse effects compared with opioid-based pain medication. A recent study showed that the combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen (NSAID) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) taken at regular intervals proved to be more effective than opioids-based medications following painful dental procedures. There were also fewer adverse effects. READ MORE
Can I drink water after wisdom teeth removal?
Drinking fluids, especially water, is important to remain properly hydrated after surgery. Avoid drinking through a straw after wisdom tooth extraction. Adequate food intake is also important. Soft, cool foods are generally recommended. Your dentist will give you postoperative instructions after your treatment. Following these instructions will give you the best results. READ MORE
Why is coconut oil recommended for teeth?
There have been claims that coconut oil can clean and whiten your teeth, while helping to prevent tooth decay. Plain coconut oil does not appear to be the most efficient toothpaste or tooth whitener, but using it has not shown to cause harm. If you are looking for a natural and organic toothpaste, I believe that there are better commercial alternatives like Hello, Lebon and Radius. Ironically, many of their products have coconut oil as one of their ingredients. Consumers can expect that ADA approved toothpastes perform better. Oil pulling with plain coconut oil appears to be a better way of improving oral health than simply brushing with the pure oil. Coconut oil is the richest source of Lauric Acid known to man. Lauric acid is broken down into a compound called monolaurin, which can kill harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses in the body. READ MORE
Does my son need antibiotics after extraction?
Patients do not always need antibiotics after extractions. Our bodies are amazing at their ability to heal and manage local infections. After an infected tooth is removed, the body is generally able to manage and heal the site. Some amount of pain and swelling after an extraction is normal. Your treating dentist may recommend antibiotics if clinical signs and symptoms of a bacterial infection suggest a systemic immune response, such as fever or malaise. Overprescription of antibiotics is not healthy and should be avoided. READ MORE
How can I get rid of gum pain at home?
Gum pain may be an indication of other problems if you do not see anything visibly wrong with the gums. For example, if you have an infected tooth, pressing on the gums next to the tooth may be painful. However, it may be that the bone underneath the gum is tender. If proper brushing and flossing does not prevent pain in your gums, an evaluation by your dentist will help to determine the cause. Your dentist will inspect your tooth and will generally take an x-ray to examine the bone around the tooth. It is difficult to determine a proper treatment without knowing the cause of the pain. READ MORE
What does oil pulling do for teeth?
Oil pulling involves swishing coconut oil in your mouth to remove bacteria and promote oral hygiene. Coconut oil is the richest source of Lauric Acid known to man. Lauric acid is broken down into a compound called monolaurin, which can kill harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses in the body. Reducing harmful bacteria in your mouth has obvious advantages. Some people suggest oil pulling with coconut oil daily for 10-20 minutes. READ MORE
Is drinking apple cider vinegar bad for your teeth?
Contact time of the apple cider vinegar on your teeth is likely the major dental concern. Acidic foods are known to cause tooth erosion. Apple cider vinegar is not the most pleasant thing to drink, so it is unlikely that you are swishing with it. The best approach to decrease tooth erosion would be to drink it quickly in the morning before your morning dental hygiene. Proper brushing and flossing afterwards will remove the acidic remnants before erosion damage occurs. READ MORE
How can I prevent cavities in my child?
Insuring that your child's teeth are brushed is obviously the most important step. Daily healthy, crunchy snacks can also help remove bacteria. Apple slices, carrots and celery help to naturally scrape harmful bacteria from teeth. An overall healthy diet and flouridated water with help insure proper growth. Desserts should be reserved for after dinner and can be followed with proper dental hygiene before bed. Mouthwash can be helpful, as long as it isn't swallowed. READ MORE
Why are some fillings replaced?
Fillings are replaced when the margin of the filling has lost its integrity. The margin of a filling is the boundary between the real tooth and the filling material. When the margin of the filling is weakened, bacteria can get into the tooth and affect the nerve. Staining at the margin of the filling is an indication that the margin is not longer sealed from bacteria. Staining around a filling can lead to a cavity and possibly eventually the need for a root canal. READ MORE
Can a tooth hurt after a root canal?
The most common postoperative symptom after a root canal is tenderness for a few days. Although the nerve of the tooth has been removed, the bone and ligaments surrounding the tooth are very innervated. Ibuprofen and Tylenol are generally sufficient to manage your symptoms. If the pain persists more than a few days, you should set a follow up appointment with your dentist. A "flare up" can occur 48-72 hours after treatment and can require antibiotic therapy. Often, the issue can be as simple as removing excess temporary material from where your dentist accessed the root canal. Additionally, a missed canal can cause a lot of symptoms. A 3D x-ray can help rule this out. READ MORE
Is it normal for a tooth to hurt after a filling?
Pain is not normal, but it is a common occurrence to have some tenderness after dental work is completed. Tenderness is usually short lived as the body heals itself. If you have tenderness after dental work is completed, adjusting the bite may resolve your tenderness. If you have continued tenderness after dental work, it may be an indication that you need a root canal. Another indication that you need root canal treatment is sensitivity to hot and cold. If this sensitivity does not resolve in 2 weeks or it is severe you will want to schedule an evaluation with an endodontist. READ MORE
Do they put you to sleep for a root canal?
In most cases, root canals are completed with just anesthesia. If you have severe anxiety, however, you can have your root canal completed with nitrous oxide sedation, oral sedation or IV sedation. Nitrous oxide sedation is the least expensive way to have sedation. After your sedation dental visit is completed, the sedation is quickly reversible and you are able to drive yourself home or back to work. With oral sedation or IV sedation, you will need a ride home and someone to stay with you. Oral sedation is more economical than IV sedation and does not involve an IV needle in your arm. It is a deeper sedation than nitrous oxide, but does not reach the deeper level of IV sedation. You will need a ride home and someone to watch you with oral sedation. IV sedation is the gold standard for sedation and offers the most profound sedation. Some people call it sleep dentistry. READ MORE

Expert Publications

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Awards

5280 Top Dentist 5280 Magazine

Treatments

Root Canal Retreatment
Apicoectomy
Dental Exam
Root Canals
Endodontic Retreatment
Cracked Teeth
Traumatic Injuries
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous Oxide
Oral Conscious Sedation
Iv Sedation
Tooth Pain
Toothache
Dental X-ray
Cbct
Pediatric Root Canal
Endodontics
Endodontist
Endodontics (root Canal Therapy)
Endodontics & Root Canal
Endodontics & Root Canals
Root Canal (endodontics)
Root Canal - Endodontics
Endodontics (root Canals)

Experience & Accolades

Dentist - Lieutenant Commander2000 - 2014United States NavyDr. Stubbs was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy and ended his military career an a Lieutenant Commander. He was stationed at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Naval Hospital Beaufort, Beaufort Naval Air Station and Naval Station Newport.