I have been creating spectacular smiles at my Lafayette, CO cosmetic dental practice since 1998. Each one of my Lafayette, CO area smile makeover clients values their new smile almost as much as I value their trust. My loyal patients, along with my dedicated dental team, have made my professional career particularly rewarding. Working as…
Today’s Boulder dental article is entitled ‘Oral Health For Boulder Diabetics.’ Many Boulder people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Boulder diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, many Boulder dentists have…
Hello friends of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic and General Dentistry! Close your eyes. Picture the most beautiful smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The…
Hello, I’m Dr. Gordon West. At my Lafayette, CO practice I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related cosmetic dentistry issues. Lafayette, CO men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene…
Hello, I’m Dr. Gordon West, and my practice is called Gordon West DDS, Aesthetic & General Dentistry. Welcome to my dental blog. Today I wanted to tell you a little bit about a common dental service we offer at our Boulder area cosmetic dental office: porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are one of our most popular…
Have you ever wished your Lafayette, CO cosmetic dentist could glue new pearly white covers on your existing teeth as easy as you paint a wall in your house? Guess what? With porcelain veneers, it’s possible. Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin tooth-shaped fronts that are permanently bonded to your natural teeth. Unlike a dental crown procedure, your…
Attention Boulder dental patients: brushing twice daily may help lower your risk of heart disease. Boulder scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems. However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported…
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, 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…
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…
