It has now been 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Lafayette, CO area dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past 150 years. There was a time when local blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to make a…
Hello. I’m Dr. Gordon West. Welcome to my Boulder County dental blog. Today’s topic is energy drinks and the damage they can cause to your teeth. I am seeing more and more Boulder County area teens and adults with tooth enamel erosion caused by frequent consumption of sport drinks. Most of these cosmetic dentistry patients…
Hello Boulder! If you are unhappy with your smile, it’s time to change that. I am Dr. Gordon West. I have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in Lafayette, Colorado since 1998. During my career, I have established a reputation for excellence while providing care for many fantastic Boulder area residents. Performing extreme smile makeovers…
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry we see many Lafayette, CO area children and teens with serious mouth and tooth injuries that could have been prevented had they been wearing a mouthguard. When a tooth is knocked out or broken, speaking, eating, and smiling can become very difficult. I am Dr. Gordon West…
Are you a busy Lafayette resident who can’t find the time to improve your smile? My name is Dr. Gordon West and my staff and I at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry believe finding the time to restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth is the most important thing you can do with your…
Hello, I am Dr. Gordon West. Whether you are a local Boulder cosmetic dentistry patient, or a blogosphere visitor, welcome to my dental blog. My dental practice is called Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry and is located at 1140 W South Boulder Rd, Ste 201. I have been practicing dentistry since 1998. Since…
Pain isn’t fun. Your Lafayette, CO dentist knows this, and that is why the dental team at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry have made patient comfort a top priority. In conjunction with creating a relaxing environment, your dentist has various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different cosmetic dentistry…
Hello Boulder County friends of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry! Thanks for stopping by the ultimate cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are talking about personal transformation. Many Boulder County men and women want to reinvent themselves in at least one aspect of their life. Some people are training for a new career. Some…
It’s a question that many parents in Boulder debate: When should I take my child in for their first dental appointment? The answer may be a little earlier than you think. The American Dental Association recommends that a child sees a dentist around twelve months of age. This happens to be about the time when…
Hi. I’m Dr. Gordon West. Welcome to my Lafayette, CO dental blog. Today we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people in the Lafayette, CO areas may think it’s gross, saliva is essential to dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of…
