Dr. West's Boulder Dental Blog

Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus.

Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached from the tooth, creating a ‘pocket’. This creates a new space for plaque and tartar to grow. In advanced stages of periodontal disease, the toxins created by the bacteria literally rot the gum, teeth and bone.

At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette, we perform the most thorough dental cleanings possible. Gum disease can be reversed in its early stages.

Our goal is to help our Boulder dental patients prevent gum disease before any damage occurs. Cleanings include root planing and periodontal scaling. Scaling removes the plaque and calculus above and, especially, below the gumline where your toothbrush cannot reach. Planing smoothes root surfaces so it is more difficult for plaque and tartar to accumulate and grow. It also creates a healthy surface for the gums to reattach to the root if necessary.

To schedule a deep cleaning, call 720-862-3630. We are located at 1140 W. South Boulder Rd, Suite 201 in Lafayette. In addition to providing comprehensive dental cleanings, we create mega-watt smiles for cosmetic dentistry clients. See http://www.BoulderCountySmiles.com for more information about our state-of-the-art dental practice.

Most Boulder residents have plenty of things to smile about.

However, there are some folks who avoid smiling at all costs. Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding unsightly teeth for years?

It’s time to take care of those tooth problems and get a new lease on life.

Dr. Gordon West at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette can make it happen!

If you are missing one or more teeth, talk to us about dental implants. A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that includes both root and crown. Because it is anchored into the jawbone, it looks and feels like a natural tooth.

Are your teeth yellow or gray? Have your teeth whitened at our dental practice and experience an instant transformation.

Many of your friends and neighbors have benefited from porcelain veneers. They correct several types of imperfections and can be applied in just one visit to our Lafayette dental office.

Dr. Gordon West
Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry
http://www.BoulderCountySmiles.com

Boulder cosmetic dentistry is part science and part art.

I’m Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry and enjoy using my extensive dental training and specialized artistic skills to design treatment plans unique to each of my Lafayette cosmetic dental clients.

In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural looking result, I do much more than recommend specific procedures. I consider the shape, alignment, color and condition of the teeth. In order to create a balanced look, the facial shape and coloring is taken into account. The Boulder dentistry client’s age, health condition and lifestyle all influence the plan.

At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, there is no one size fits all treatment plan.

My artistic abilities have been perfected over several years of creating smile transformations for my Longmont and Louisville cosmetic dentistry clients. I am constantly receiving the latest training in new techniques and materials.

Even fairly recent cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening and porcelain veneers have advanced considerably. Dental implants are a truly remarkable solution for our Colorado dental clients who have lost one or more teeth.

I would love to design a personalized smile makeover for you. When the work has been completed and you are enjoying your new look, it will only be obvious to those who see you all the time. Others will assume you have always been blessed with a naturally beautiful and healthy smile.

• Dr. Gordon West DDS
• Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry
• 1140 West S. Boulder Rd, Suite 201
• Lafayette, Colorado 80026
• 720-862-3630
• http://www.BoulderCountySmiles.com

Many Lafayette cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure.

A ‘gummy smile’ is a term used to describe a smile with teeth that appear too short because an unusual amount of bone and soft tissue hide part of the crown. Our Lafayette cosmetic dental patients who have opted for crown lengthening love how their new perfect smile looks and feels. Some of our crown lengthening clients also choose teeth whitening for an extra-dazzling smile!

Crown lengthening is not used solely for cosmetic reasons. When a tooth is injured and breaks at the gum line or if a filling or crown comes off a tooth that contains decay, crown lengthening makes additional tooth structure accessible for further restorative work. It is also used to treat some types of periodontal disease.

At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we perform cosmetic and restorative crown lengthening for patients in the Lafayette, Longmont and Louisville area. The surgery can be performed by a general dentist, periodontist or oral surgeon.

If you are interested in crown lengthening or other cosmetic dental procedures and live in the Boulder area, schedule an exam with Dr. Gordon West, DDS by calling 720-862-3630. We are conveniently located at 1140 West S. Boulder Rd, Suite 201 in Lafayette. When you come in, we can show you before and after photos of Colorado cosmetic dentistry clients who are enjoying their new smile.

• Dr. Gordon West DDS
• Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry
• http://www.BoulderCountySmiles.com