Pain isn’t fun. Your Boulder County cosmetic dentist knows this, and that is why the dental team at Gordon West DDS, Aesthetic & 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 dental procedures…
Dental visits can be extremely stressful and for some Boulder residents, the dental fear and anxiety associated with a trip to the dentist prevents them from getting the care they need. At Gordon West, DDS, we provide the best oral sedation dentistry available. We will accommodate your needs with minimal, moderate, or deep sedation. Don’t…
Here at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we want your teeth to last a lifetime! Tooth enamel is one of the hardest parts of the body, but it is non-renewable so it is important not to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Daily teeth and gum care is the best way to protect…
When my Boulder County dental clients ask me if mouthwash cures bad breath, I tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive problems. The best-selling mouthwashes…
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…
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 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…
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…
If you are afraid of your Lafayette cosmetic dentist, you are not alone. At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we encounter many nervous first-time Lafayette dental patients. How do we calm their fears, provide a comfortable dental environment and earn lifelong clients? 1) We carefully explain the findings of the initial dental examination…
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…
