Dr. Dhara B. Patel, DDS
Dentist | Pediatric Dentistry
126 E 29th St Loveland CO, 80538About
Dr. Dhara Patel is a pediatric dentist practicing in Loveland, CO. Dr. Patel specializes in the oral health of children. Pediatric dentists tend to patients ranging in age from infancy to teenaged years. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Patel takes care of a childs teeth, gums and mouth. Children can face dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease without proper care. Pediatric dentists can provide dental examinations, give cleanings and treatments, repair cavitities and dental injuries like fractured or knocked-out teeth, diagnose oral conditions and more.
Education and Training
University of Illinois DDS 2013
University of Illinois Certificate in Pediatric Dent. 2015
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How long does discomfort from braces last?
Hello!!! Thank you for sharing your question. Your teeth are moving in your bone. This process requires your bone to become inflamed. Discomfort happens usually right after they are placed and any time they are adjusted, but can last up to 4 days. You can consider biting on something to produce pressure like a thick straw to help relieve the pain. This signals your pressure nerves to be activated to mask the activation of your pain nerves. Chamomile also helps reduce inflammation. It comes in the form of tea, dissolvable tablets, and granules. Make yourself some tea and relax. You are doing great! Be proud of yourself that you decided to go through orthodontic care. Good luck! Wishing you a good health :) READ MORE
Should underbite be corrected?
What a great question! An underbite is considered a Class 3 jaw classification. It generally means that the top jaw that holds the upper teeth has not grown far enough forward. This can cause issues with breathing and sleep. Starting early treatment with orthodontics/orthopedics can help guide growth. You can look for a provider at Foundation for Airway Health:https://foundationforairwayhealth45.wildapricot.org/directory - I highly recommend finding a dentist/orthodontist/pediatric dentist on this website to do an evaluation. Early treatment can consist of an embrace appliance and/or an expander. This page is also a great resource to read before going in to see someone: https://airwayhealth.org/p/Getting-Help-p35751.asp.Manifesting that you find the right care for your family. Sending you love :) READ MORE
Awards
- John F. Johnson Society 2012
- John F. Johnson Society 2013
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry
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Get to know Dentist Dr. Dhara B. Patel, who serves patients in Loveland, CO.
Dhara B. Patel was born and raised in Illinois and moved to Colorado to enjoy nature and become a part of our amazing NEO team. While completing her dental degree she worked for multiple families as a nanny and a private tutor where she realized her love for kids and pediatric dentistry was the perfect fit. Dr. Dhara treats children of all ages and backgrounds. Her philosophy is to focus on preventative therapies and to counsel families on how to improve health with changes in their breathing/sleep, nutrition, and oral hygiene habits at home. She truly is devoted to overall child health and wellness and enjoys reading books and attending lectures that will help her understand what overall health and wellness entails for her patients. She even has her own podcast dedicated to this topic called Blooming Smiles: a podcast, which is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.
At home, she enjoys spending time with her rescue dog. She is a traveler and has backpacked through Europe and even traveled all the way to Indonesia to learn about sustainability and the epidemic of deforestation in the region. She is a culinary enthusiast and enjoys trying new restaurants or making vegetarian meals at home. In her time in Colorado she has developed a relationship with nature through hiking. Dr. Dhara is also a big believer of giving back; she has spent her time volunteering at community service organizations that focus on child abuse prevention and awareness.
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