Dr. Ed C. Christiansen, DDS

Ed Christiansen D.D.S. 1685 Briargate Boulevard Suite C Colorado Springs, CO80920 (719) 528-7016 Monday: (Business Office Only) Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Click here for door to door driving directions Appointments We know you have many choices when choosing a Dentist in Colorado Springs, CO so we have made requesting an appointment a simple process via our Web site. If, for any reason you cannot keep a scheduled appointment, or will be delayed, please call us as soon as possible. Insurance and Billing We are a Delta Dental Premier Provider. As a courtesy to you and your family, we are happy to file insurance claims to all other insurance companies that have an allowance for out of network providers. All dental insurance plans have coverage limitations which vary depending on the plan and insurance company. All recommended treatment for any patient is not based on what the insurance company will cover, but on what is best for the patient's dental health. We are happy to file your insurance claims and assist with insurance issues to maximize your benefits when possible. Payment Options For your convenience, we offer the following methods of payment: Cash, Personal Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Please contact our office to discuss other payment arrangements. Facilities and Equipment Digital X-rays For the past 50 plus years, film based x-rays have been used in dentistry. Every so often a change in the film allowed a decrease of radiation to the patient. Recently, digital x-ray equipment was developed that dramatically reduced radiation with superior x-ray image quality, while revealing more information of the teeth and jaws. In the fall of 2007, our office converted to the digital radiography. Now, extremely low radiation dose x-rays are taken with x-ray images in seconds. These are viewed immediately. Laser Dentistry Many lasers are available in dentistry. They are categorized by tissue for which they are intended to be used. Hard tissue lasers are intended for use on the teeth. Soft tissue lasers are intended for use on the gums. Currently, soft tissue lasers are the most effective. This type of laser has been very effective in treating gum disease and correcting other minor problems such as canker sores and cold sores. Comparatively, hard tissue lasers are not working as effective on the teeth. As development proceeds, these lasers" in the future may replace the drill. Using minimally invasive techniques, the typical dental drill does not require anesthetic in many situations, and is more accurate than the hard tissue lasers of today.