Flossing your teeth is one of those things you should do every single day in order to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Too many people skip flossing, though. In this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we’ll give you three very good reasons why you should make it part of your regular dental…
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Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think
Categories: dental implants, restorative dentistry
Think you don’t have time to transform your smile? Getting a dental implant from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO may not take as long as you think. Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. We can usually restore missing teeth with just a…
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Bone recession is an unfortunate yet common consequence of losing one or more of your teeth. It happens because the blood supply and stimulation needed for maintaining healthy bone is gone. There are consequences to bone loss – some obvious, some less so. This blog post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO takes a…
When It’s Better Not To Brush
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
This message from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette is aboout tooth enamel. Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the critical job of protecting teeth from constant use, and from the assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also safeguards tooth nerves from hot and…
Afraid of the Dentist?
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In…
Is There A Down Side To Dental Implants?
Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are there any drawbacks to implants? Are they Are they…
Customized Smiles
Categories: cosmetic dentistry
No two smiles are the same: that is a simple fact, and one that we always remember when creating customized smiles at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Cosmetic dentistry can be transformative. With a few well-chosen procedures, your smile can go from simple to spectacular. We take great care in making sure the end…
Yes! You Can Get Replace Old Fillings
Categories: general dentistry, restorative dentistry
Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues recede. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO…
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
Fear is a powerful emotion. If you have claustrophobia, you take a pass on cave exploration. If you have a fear of heights, you avoid sky diving. People with dentophobia fear dentists, and avoid dental care at all costs. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we can help people do something about it. The…
Dental Implants: A Big Step Forward
Categories: dental implants, restorative dentistry
Dental implants have been hailed as one of the greatest steps forward in the history of dentistry. They have several functions, and are available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. A dental implant is a titanium post that we surgically place in the jaw. One of these posts can support one artificial tooth, while…
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