Dr. West's Boulder Dental Blog

You can probably imagine why I look at smiles everywhere I go in the Colorado area. Whether I am working with a Lafayette or Boulder dental patient, having dinner at a Longmont restaurant, or attending a Broomfield sporting event, I notice whether the people around me smile. Whenever I encounter someone with obvious tooth problems, I want to tell them about the procedures that can completely transform their frown into a healthy and beautiful smile.

Are you one of those people who don’t want to show their teeth? I would love to talk to you about a smile makeover. Whatever your excuse is for not seeking dental treatment, I can discuss all of your concerns with you during a free consultation.

Perhaps you are afraid of dental work. Have you ever considered oral conscious sedation? With sedation dentistry, even extensive treatment is virtually pain free. Sedation will calm your mind as well as the nerves in your mouth.

Perhaps the cost of Lafayette cosmetic dentistry is holding you back. My very comfortable and friendly staff will be happy to talk to you about financing plans. It is important to remember that if your teeth are decayed, postponing treatment will cost more money in the long run. Filling a cavity is far more affordable dentistry than a root canal procedure or, in the case of an extracted tooth, a dental implant.

You can contact my office at 720-862-3630 or online at http://www.bouldercountysmiles.com. My Boulder family dental website contains information about all the general, restorative and aesthetic services we provide.

I can transform your smile into one that you will want to show all the time!

Dr. Gordon West

If you live near Lafayette and experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, oral sedation is for you.

Conscious sedation dentistry is available in Lafayette at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry. We have been providing sedation dentistry in Lafayette for several years with excellent outcomes. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious sedation or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and very popular for our nervous cosmetic and restorative dental clients in the Longmont area.

Though it may sound impossible, with oral conscious sedation, Boulder dentistry patients can actually relax during dental visits. In addition, healing times for oral surgery and extensive cosmetic dentistry procedures are often shorter if the patient is sedated during treatment.

Sedation dentistry is great for alleviating anxiety for our Lafayette patients, and oral conscious sedation can be effective for treating or working with the following:

• Teeth sensitivita;
• Fear of needles;
• A powerful gag reflex;
• Difficulty controlling body movement;
• Lengthy multi-procedure visits;
• Difficulty becoming numb with traditional injections.

If you need dental work more extensive than a filling; such as a root canal, tooth implant, crown replacement or wisdom tooth extraction; call Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry at 720-862-3630. When you come to our office at 1140 West S. Boulder Rd, Suite 201 in Lafayette, we can give you more information about sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry is only one of the services we offer at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, where your smile is our top priority!

It doesn’t take a great deal of research to understand that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive. Everybody in Colorado likes to see a great smile, and having a great smile is not only healthy for your mouth, but healthy for your self esteem, too.

I’m Dr. Gordon West, DDS, and I am a dentist serving the Lafayette community with dental services including porcelain veneers. We call our practice ‘Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry’, and we are located in the Lafayette, Colorado. I provide dental services to the greater Boulder area from our dental office in Lafayette.

If you are looking for a dentist in the Lafayette area, including Longmont. Louisville, or Broomfield, please contact us. I am currently accepting new Colorado dental patients and would love to share with you some new and inexpensive ways to improve your bright and healthy smile.

I know the value of a bright and healthy smile, and can help you improve your smile with our Colorado dentistry services including porcelain veneers, dental implants, and prepless veneers; just three of the many dental services we provide at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry.

Give me a call today, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

If you are planning extensive cosmetic dental work, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors to consider:

Cost
In the long run, It is less expensive to do it all at once. At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette, we are able to complete several procedures in one visit. We know that complete smile transformations are a significant investment for most Boulder residents. We would be happy to discuss affordable dentistry financing options. Call us at 720-862-3630 to schedule a no-pressure consultation.

Time
With the latest materials and cosmetic dental techniques, healing times are shorter than ever before. However, some procedures such as bone grafting, soft tissue grafting, root canals, and dental implants often require a short healing period.

It is easier physically and psychologically to have the fewest possible visits to your Lafayette dentist. You should also consider how your dental visits and necessary healing periods will impact your employment and family life. You will have less down time if you receive several procedures at once.

Aesthetic Results
While we routinely achieve great outcomes when doing a smile makeover in steps, porcelain restorations are best fabricated in the same “batch” for the most precise color matching.

Sedation Dentistry
When you come in for a smile analysis, we can discuss oral sedation dentistry. Many Longmont and Louisville cosmetic dental patients benefit from this safe and effective solution for pain and anxiety management. Conscious sedation is especially helpful for procedures such as multiple wisdom teeth extractions and dental implant placement.

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

As we grow older, we may welcome many changes. However, most Lafayette retirees do not welcome wrinkles, gray hair and dental problems.

Fortunately, your smile can be attractive and healthy throughout your golden years!

Even if your teeth are showing visible signs of wear such as enamel loss, staining, and chips, it is not too late to restore your youthful smile. And, though tooth loss is fairly common for Colorado residents over sixty, in most cases it is preventable.

At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Boulder area, we treat patients of all ages. We specialize in porcelain veneers and dental implants.

If you live in Longmont, Louisville, or Broomfield, call 720-862-3630 to schedule a dental consultation. If you haven’t seen a dentist in a while, you will be interested to learn about the latest cosmetic dentistry techniques. Many procedures can be completed in one visit to our Lafayette dental office.

Give us a call at 720-862-3630 or find us on the Web at: http://www.BoulderCountySmiles.com

Picture the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at your dentist’s office holding a remote as you try to tune into your favorite Colorado radio station. An assistant clips a paper bib around your neck. Someone switches on a bright overhead light and you see latex-gloved hands moving toward your open mouth. You close your eyes.

As you read this, does your heart begin racing? Are your palms sweaty?

If so, you may be a good candidate for sedation dentistry. Oral sedation benefits nervous dental patients in Lafayette every day. Moderate sedation is used for all types of Boulder dental procedures such as root canals, href=”http://www.bouldercountysmiles.com/services/dental-implants/” target=”_blank”>dental implants, and wisdom teeth removal. If you are considering extensive restorative or cosmetic dental work, conscious sedation may allow your dentist to complete multiple procedures in a single visit.

Don’t let fear prevent you from getting the dental treatment you need. Schedule a visit with Dr. Gordon West to learn about conscious sedation dentistry.

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Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry
1140 West S. Boulder Rd, Suite 201 in Lafayette, Colorado 80026.

Give us a call at 720-862-3630 or find us on the Web at: http://www.BoulderCountySmiles.com

Wisdom teeth are the last of the molars (grinding teeth) to erupt from the gum. They usually appear in the late teens and early twenties. Not all people develop these teeth while others have from one to four.

Though some people never experience any problems with these extra molars, many times Wisdom teeth can create serious dental complications. If the wisdom teeth do not have the room to develop and erupt normally, they are referred to as impacted wisdom teeth. An impacted tooth may never emerge from the bone and gum, emerge only partially, or come in sideways.

Impacted teeth can damage the adjacent molar, cause infection or trigger gum disease. Sometimes these problems cause no noticeable symptoms for a period of time. To prevent these serious complications, wisdom teeth are often removed.

Wisdom teeth symptoms include pain when opening mouth, gum swelling, bad breath, and pain when chewing. These indicators can be constant or intermittent.

To learn more about wisdom teeth extraction, call 720-862-3630 to schedule an exam at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry. We provide state-of-the-art dental care in a comfortable environment.  Our dental team can recommend the best course of treatment.

Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry

Providing comprehensive dental care for Lafayette and Boulder area families since 1998.