Hi, my name is Dr. Gordon West and my staff and I at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry have been providing excellent cosmetic and sedation dentistry services for the people of Boulder since 1998. One of the most crucial elements of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There…
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, one of the most common complaints we hear from Boulder cosmetic dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores. There are many different kinds of oral lesions which can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical…
Though we don’t often think about it, Boulder children as young as 9 or 10 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which causes cavities and tooth decay. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that almost 20% of children 2-5 have untreated cavities, and the percentage rises in children…
Hi. I’m Dr. Gordon West. Welcome to my Boulder County dental blog! I find that many of my patients in the Boulder County area get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a sticky…
Hello, I am Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Boulder. Today’s blog topic is ‘How Your Diet Affects Your Smile.’ I’m sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your Boulder cosmetic dentistry practice for cleanings, but did you know that making small changes to your diet can improve your…
We advise our Lafayette, CO cosmetic dentistry clients at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry to watch their sugar intake to prevent cavities and other health problems. If you are trying to unsweeten your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as obvious…
Many dental patients in the Boulder area may wonder why, with all the advances in dental medicine, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools are the best…
Are you one of the many Lafayette, CO singles looking for a significant other? Perhaps you recently broke off a dysfunctional partnership and are determined to make a better choice this time around. I’m not talking about a relationship with a girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse – I’m talking about something equally important – your relationship…
Hello friends of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, today we’re talking about the modern dental office in Boulder County. Dentistry is a field of continual innovation. There are always new and improved ways to help Boulder County residents have the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible. Many dental offices in the Boulder County…
Hello friends of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry. Welcome to my Lafayette, CO cosmetic dentistry blog. This site is for my patients and anyone in the area who doesn’t have a regular dentist. I invite you to call 303-665-5335 to schedule an evaluation. I’m not talking about an ordinary dental evaluation, although I…
