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…
Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile in Lafayette. It is quick, affordable, and non-invasive. Though some Lafayette cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all. If you have looked into Lafayette teeth whitening, you probably already know the basics. The one thing they…
The worry about finding affordable cosmetic dentistry in Lafayette is one of the biggest reasons why many people in the Lafayette, CO area avoid going to the dentist. However, the truth is that affordable dentistry is available in Lafayette at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, and we want to help you get the…
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, Dr. Gordon West is often asked how to choose the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush in Lafayette can be as difficult as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental…
Every Boulder County dentistry patient’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are diligent about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. Gingivitis is the term…
When Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette repairs a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. (We’re talking tooth-specific locale here; it doesn’t matter whether you live in Longmont, Louisville, or Broomfield.) If there is a chip, crack…
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…
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the ‘impossible’ not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Lafayette as well. Dr. Gordon West has been restoring teeth since 1998. Ongoing training is…
As your local Boulder dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Sometimes mouth sores can be an issue, and while Boulder dentists often defer to an oral surgeon for extreme cases, we can help you make an assessment. If you live in the Boulder area and have a…
When is the last time you had a dental checkup? Most people in the Lafayette area between the ages of 25 and 75 need a dental checkup every six months. If you live in Lafayette and are at higher risk for oral diseases, you should have your teeth checked every four months, or at least…
