Welcome to Dr. Karen Delaneys brand new, state-of-the-art dentistry practice in Calais, ME. Dr. Delaney is a native of Texas, but after living in Maine and serving her community here, shes proud to call Maine her home. Dr. Delaneys patients love visiting her every year, and her newly opened private practice offers advanced services utilizing modern dental techniques and technologies. Our team welcomes patients from surrounding communities like nearby Bangor to visit our friendly, knowledgeable Calais dentistry team for all of your familys necessary dental care. We welcome patients of all ages and stages of dental development, create personalized treatment plans for each patient, and are dedicated to offering everyone we treat our undivided attention and most complete care. Contact our team to find out more or schedule your first visit today.
Originally from Denton, TX, Dr. Delaney attended Heidelberg High School in Germany before returning to the Lone Star State to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She then went on to also achieve her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at Baylor College of Dentistry before finally earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the same school. After practicing in Southlake, TX, Dr. Delaney decided to leave her life there and move here to Maine so that she could provide quality dentistry to an underserved community.
Originally from Austin, TX, Lloyd has been a pharmacist for 12 years now. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and has also received additional training in first aid and CPR. His favorite part about his job here at the practice is educating patients on the safe practices of taking medications that pertain to their dental needs.
Lloyd is married to Dr. Karen Delaney, and together, they have two daughters and one son. When he has free time, he enjoys doing any outside activities and coaching youth sports. He also loves singing while he drives!
Lea has been working in the dental world for four years now. Originally from Lubec, she is trained in medical and dental insurance, billing and coding, finances, first aid, and CPR. She enjoys interacting with patients!
Lea and her husband have a son and a daughter. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and renovating old homes. She has also traveled to nearly every state in the US (only four missing!) and three countries.
Tina is new to our team, and she enjoys getting to know our patients. She takes the time to answer questions and does her utmost to make patients feel comfortable in our office. She studied at the University of New Brunswick. A native of Calais, ME, Tina is married with one mutual child and two stepchildren. Outside the office, Tina enjoys travel, home improvement, shopping, and fitness. In fact, shes a certified Zumba instructor!
Shannon is originally from Millinocket. She attended dental school at Bangor Community College and has additional training in first aid, CPR, and local anesthesia. With 22 years of experience in the dental field, her favorite thing about her job is the patients!
Shannon and her husband have one daughter, two dogs, and two cats. Outside of work, she loves spending time with the family at their camp on Lambert Lake, fishing, and gardening. She is also a huge Star Wars fan.
Laura has been in the dental field for five years now. She attended the University of New England, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She also has her local anesthesia license. She loves getting see her favorite patients every day and also enjoy a little comic relief with her coworkers.
Originally from Topsfield, Laura and her husband have a dog and seven goldfish. On her days off, she loves running with her puppy dog, downhill skiing, camping, and playing tennis. She actually took figure skating lessons for eight years during her childhood!
Damaged or lost teeth can lead to a less functional smile, worsening oral health, and a diminished sense of self-confidence. With a custom crown or bridge, you regain whats been lost! Better yet, our Calais location offers all-ceramic options for more aesthetic improvements that look natural.
Dr. Delaney recommends dental crowns in a wide variety of situations including severe decay, an injury, a generally weakened tooth, misshapen qualities that need correction, or as the finishing touch for a root canal or dental implant procedure. This restoration is designed to cap an individual tooth, providing a natural-looking, strong shape that will last.
Dental bridges, on the other hand, are designed to restore one or more missing teeth in a row. Many patients prefer this option to traditional dentures, as theyre fixed in place and sturdier overall than a removable solution. Patients will need healthy teeth on either side of the gap; dental crowns are placed over these teeth as anchors to maintain this lasting result.
If you have a tooth thats too damaged for a filling or crown, dont despair just yet root canal therapy can be a lifesaver in these situations. This procedure will involve Dr. Delaney cleaning out diseased pulp and bacteria from the inside of the tooth sealing it shut to prevent further infection and restoring it with a custom crown. This procedure may seem scary, but todays advances in technology have made it simpler and more comfortable than ever before. Plus, it has a high success rate and can help you enjoy a fully natural smile for many more years!
Extracting one or more teeth is never Dr. Delaneys first choice by far, but there are some situations where its necessary to protect the patients oral health and overall wellbeing. This is especially true when dealing with third molars, more commonly known as wisdom teeth. Because they typically dont erupt in your smile until the young adult years, theres often not enough room to accommodate them, leading to impaction and infection. Well keep a close eye on this area as patients grow older, and if all signs point towards future complications, we may recommend extraction as a preventive measure. You can rest assured that our team will handle the procedure as smoothly as possible, and comforting options like sedation dentistry are available if needed.
Dentures have been around for many years, and today, there are still patients who enjoy the convenience, reliability, and affordability they provide. Here in Calais, Dr. Delaney offers both full and partial models depending on the patients needs. Traditional dentures are removable, which means its easy to clean and store them at night. Alternatively, our practice offers implant-retained dentures for a more permanent fit.