When you want to reach a goal, the difference between success and failure often comes down to planning. If you want to improve your smile, make a cosmetic dentistry plan with Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Maybe you haven’t thought much about your teeth in the past, but have noticed some problems lately. These…
Dentists know that an examination can reveal issues in other parts of the patient’s body. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we often refer our patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter inflammation, chronic bad breath, bleeding gums, or jaw pain. Healthcare providers may soon have another oral diagnostic tool…
Root canal. These are among the most ominous words in dentistry. But at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, they don’t have to be. A successful root canal (known formally as endodontic treatment) can save a tooth and prevent the need for an extraction. During the procedure, the nerve and pulp of the affected tooth…
Most of our young patients at Boulder County Smiles like visiting our Lafayette office for checkups, cleanings, and treatments. Establishing a good relationship with family dentistry is a vital dental health. The Oral Health-Physical Health Connection Good physical health in children is impossible without the oral health component. This may seem obvious, but cavities in…
Life is chaotic enough, isn’t it? At times, there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do what needs to be done. Too many important things get put on the back burner, but at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette, we urge you to not let your dental health be one of them – especially…
You’re chewing an apple and hear a wierd sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has come off. Call us at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO right away. Chances are, the crown (which cost you hundreds of dollars) can be re-cemented. What do you do when your dental crown…
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette, CO we believe every patient deserves a dazzling smile, whether it takes teeth whitening, dental crowns, or dental implants. This blog post focuses on dental implants. What is a dental implant? Simply stated, a dental implant is a permanent post placed into the jawbone, with an attached abutment and artificial tooth….
Are you worried about seeing the dentist? Are you confused about discussing your smile? Settling into the reality of what you are prepared to discuss with your dentist is the first step to relief. 1. Talk To Us: Whether you want to have dental crowns or teeth whitening done, call now to schedule a consultation….
When we are young, we feel invincible. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we soon discover that invincibility fades, forever isn’t as long as we thought, and we begin to appreciate the collective wisdom of those who have gone before us. Since you have probably…
If you’re looking for the brightest, whitest smile possible but insist that you want it to look natural, Dr. Gordon West can sit down with you and show you how to achieve it. 303-665-5335 Here at Gordon West DDS – Aesthetic & General Dentistry we use effective, cost sensitive, cutting-edge methods and tools as we…
