Niwot Dental relocating this week

Niwot Dental is closed this week in order to move its office a few blocks away to 6800 N. 79th St. in Cottonwood Square.

Doctor Adam Saeks said that the move was for a number of reasons, including timing and space.

“It was good timing because I’ve been in this building for 10 years and Niwot Dental has been here for a little over 30 years,” Saeks said. “I felt that it was a good time.

“The new office has more space, we did a complete demo and basically started from scratch and built to our specs. It should be very comfortable for our patients.”

The access at the old practice only had stairs, but it will be easier now with an elevator.

“That was a huge factor as well,” Saeks said. “It will be easier now for our patients with disabilities and the elderly.”

Along with the new office comes new technology, including an x-ray machine that doesn’t require anything to be placed inside the mouth. The actual process, once set up, takes about seven seconds, he said.

“In certain situations that will be very helpful,” Saeks said. “Especially with kids or people that have difficulty taking x-rays. We have a bunch of new technology that will be helpful.”

Each room will have a smart television where patients can enjoy watching shows on cable, Hulu or Netflix. Listening to music will also be an option.

“Hopefully it will be be a good distraction,” Saeks said. “But ultimately the goal is to make the patient feel as comfortable as possible. Obviously going to see the dentist can be a little bit stressful.

“The remodel has really been done with the patient’s comfort in mind. Hopefully it will be a better experience than it already is.”

Niwot Dental covers all areas of general dentistry, including TMJ (temporal mandibular joint) work, cosmetics, crowns, root canals and the deeper periodontal cleaning.

They see kids as well as adults, and welcome new patients.

“It’s a family practice with an emphasis on cosmetics and TMJ,” Saeks said. “I think there will be a grand opening and a housewarming mid to late summer. There will be something. We’ll let all of our patients know, and all of the community will be welcome as well.”

Saeks recommends that patients come in for cleanings twice a year, and have annual x-rays taken.

The most important thing in my opinion is that you see us regularly,” Saeks said. “In dentistry, you have to be proactive instead of reactive because once things start to hurt it’s too late.

“It’s one of those things that you need to be proactive about. Get those annual x-rays to make sure there’s nothing hiding in there and get teeth cleaned twice a year. When it starts to hurt, it can get really bad quickly.”

Recent studies have shown a link between inflammation in the mouth and systemically in the rest of the body, which makes dental care important for overall health.

“Everything is really connected,” Saeks said. “Not getting routine cleanings can really contribute to an increased risk of maladies such as diabetes and heart disease, things of that nature.”

Each patient is treated on a case-by-case basis, which is part of Niwot Dental’s philosophy.

“It’s totally dependent on each individual,” Saeks said. “Our practice is based on comprehensive dentistry so it’s not really an emergency-type clinic.

“It’s based on patient relations. I’ve been in Niwot for 10 years now, and I really enjoy establishing relationships with my patients and their families. It’s a great experience.”

The new office is also home to other types of health care providers including massage therapy and optometry.

“It’s kind of a one-stop shop,” Saeks said. “It’s becoming the health care hub for Niwot, which is kind of nice. We’ll be able to help each other out in that regard. If there’s things we see that need to be addressed by other care-givers, they’re close by.”

The normal hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays will resume on May 31 after the holiday.

They can be found online at http://www.niwotdental.com, on Facebook or by calling 303-652-3500.

“This new space that we’ve built is really ...being done for my patients’ comfort...” Saeks said. “They are the driver behind why we’re doing this — in hopes that they’ll be comfortable in more space.

“It’s also in hopes that I can give back a bit by getting new equipment and new technology and use that to thank them by providing better care.”