Can Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum prevent Lafayette, CO dentist visits?

I’m Dr. Gordon West DDS of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette. My cosmetic dentistry clients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural…

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New Protein For Boulder County Dental Implant Patients

Hundreds of Boulder County dental implant recipients have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and dental crown that attaches to…

How Do You Measure Success in Lafayette, CO?

At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we are all about success. Dr. Gordon West’s experience, ability, and commitment to dental excellence result in successful outcomes daily for our dentistry clients. Each team member at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry shares Dr. West’s passion for success. For many Lafayette dental patients, success…

Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry In Lafayette

Hello, I’m Dr. Gordon West. Welcome to my Lafayette cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s article focuses on the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. General dentists in Lafayette are dedicated to preventing and treating oral disease such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a…

Is Cosmetic Dentistry For You?

Many of the people who visit Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry have questions about Lafayette cosmetic dentistry. It seems that everyone is interested in cosmetic dentistry, but there are many questions that only your local Lafayette dentist can answer. While Lafayette cosmetic dentistry is not the answer for everyone in Lafayette, new developments…