SERVING BEAR VALLEY • OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Bear Valley residents looking north along the Sheridan Boulevard corridor can visit Star Dental at 1490 S Sheridan Blvd, Unit 102, Denver, CO 80232. This guide explains how to plan preventive, restorative, denture and urgent care.
LOCAL VISIT PLANNING
Distance is only one part of choosing a dentist. Patients who expect ongoing treatment should consider whether office hours, parking, benefit coordination and return visits fit their circumstances. Star Dental offers early, evening and weekend hours, free onsite parking and an accessible entrance at its single location.
New patients can call with a specific concern or schedule a broader examination. The scheduling team should know whether there is current pain, whether the patient wears a denture, and whether a tooth has broken or a restoration has fallen out. Those details help select the right visit type without attempting to diagnose the problem by phone.
Patients with missing teeth may want to compare partial dentures, full dentures and other options. A denture evaluation looks at remaining teeth, tissues, bite, current appliances and treatment goals. Extractions, immediate dentures, relines, repairs and conventional dentures are distinct services and should not be assumed to share one process or fee.
DENTAL SERVICES
MAKING AN INFORMED CHOICE
A comprehensive or problem-focused examination allows the dentist to connect symptoms with clinical findings. X-rays may be recommended when they provide information that cannot be obtained by visual examination alone. Treatment choices should reflect diagnosis, prognosis, health history and patient priorities.
When a tooth is painful, preserving it may involve a restoration, crown or root canal treatment; in other situations extraction may be reasonable. Neither path is universally better. The dentist explains feasible options after assessing the amount of healthy tooth, infection, supporting bone, restorability and longer-term goals.
For routine maintenance, cleaning frequency and gum care are individualized. A patient with periodontal disease may need a different form or frequency of care than a patient with healthy gums. Advertising labels such as ‘basic cleaning’ cannot substitute for that assessment.
URGENT DENTAL CONCERNS
Call 303-222-1414 if pain, swelling or dental damage is becoming difficult to manage. The office can discuss current availability, and the dentist will explain treatment options after an examination.
BENEFITS, LANGUAGE AND ACCESS
Health First Colorado Medicaid and many PPO plans are accepted. Bring a current member card or plan information. Eligibility and benefits are checked per patient and service, and coverage may be affected by limitations, prior treatment, frequency rules or authorization requirements.
Spanish-speaking staff can assist patients who prefer Spanish. For mobility needs, the office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Tell the team about relevant medical conditions, medications and transportation constraints when they may affect the appointment.
VISITING STAR DENTAL
All care is provided at 1490 S Sheridan Blvd, Unit 102, Denver, CO 80232. The office is near Sheridan Boulevard and Florida Avenue. Check current map directions because route and travel time vary across Bear Valley.
Hours are 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Call first for urgent or same-day needs.
INSIDE STAR DENTAL
Preview our welcoming reception area and modern treatment rooms before your visit.
DENTIST AT STAR DENTAL
Dr. Menina provides general dental care for children and adults with an emphasis on clear explanations and conservative treatment when clinically appropriate. Learn about her education, leadership experience and approach to care on her profile.
PATIENT QUESTIONS
Bear Valley patients are welcome at Star Dental, 1490 S Sheridan Blvd, Unit 102, Denver, CO 80232.
Yes. The office is open Saturday and Sunday. Appointments and emergency capacity vary, so call 303-222-1414 before traveling.
Yes. The dentist can evaluate denture fit, pain, damage and related oral tissues. The recommended repair, adjustment, reline or replacement depends on the findings.
No. X-rays are recommended based on clinical need, history and available recent images. Ask the office about the planned visit and any separate fees or benefit limits.
RELATED LOCAL GUIDES
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