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…
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…
Why should everyone in Lafayette brush at least twice a day? Let’s take a look at why this is so important. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and inhibits the build up of plaque. If we let food…
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. We are fortunate to live here in Lafayette at a time where there is a permanent replacement for missing teeth-the…
When I discuss sedation dentistry with new Boulder cosmetic dentistry patients, I encounter many misconceptions. The purpose of today’s Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry dentistry article is to de-bunk some of the most common myths about dental sedation. Myth #1: With Boulder Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some nervous Boulder dental patients…
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we know that we can’t completely fool you. When you receive treatment at our comfortable cosmetic dentistry practice, you won’t actually believe you are at a plush Boulder spa relaxing with cucumbers over your eyes. Just because we can’t recreate an identical Boulder spa experience, that doesn’t…
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…
Are you one of the many Lafayette men and women who has had a tooth extracted? If the tooth had been bothering you, it may have been a relief. Unless, of course, the tooth was in the front of your mouth and now the gaping hole shows every time you smile. Ignoring it is impossible…
As health professionals, we know that Lafayette, CO cosmetic dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth and gums, but we sometimes overlook the importance of the tongue. Have you ever considered all the amazing things your tongue can do? It helps us talk, perceive the texture and flavor of food, chew, and swallow. This…
Hello Lafayette visitors, welcome to Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry. Let’s talk about a tooth replacement option common in Boulder: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for thousands of Lafayette, CO dental patients, they are not problem free. Many Colorado people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small…
