Dental crowns from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette are a versatile restoration. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or been damaged. A crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, a crown is the final step. Dental crowns are made from a variety of…
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Toothbrush Tantrums: When Your Child Won’t Brush
Categories: Dental Health, Family dentistry
Children’s dental experts generally recommend that parents brush their kids’ teeth until they’re around seven years old. That’s about the time most kids begin to assert their independence, so it’s a good time for them to take over. But sometimes kids get stubborn about brushing. Then what? Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette has some tips.…
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
Millions of people get so worked up about dental appointments that they skip the dentist entirely. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we understand that dental anxiety is a very real thing, and that for some people it’s more like dental phobia. But skipping the dentist is not a good idea. Sedation dentistry may…
The 411 on TMJ
TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint, which is your jaw. As a hinge joint it can move up and down, forward and backward, and side to side. All that mobility contributes to its vulnerability: the jaw joint is subject to a painful condition called TMJ disorder, which is treatable at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette…
Keeping Patients Calm
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by name of practice. 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 both, some people…
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. But it is a preventable disease, and also treatable, at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth for two to three minutes, at least twice a day, with…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Categories: dental implants, restorative dentistry
Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother doing anything about it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when they smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back…
Want A Reason To Smile All The Time?
Categories: cosmetic dentistry, Smile Makeover
Do you like your smile? If your answer is no, you can make some improvements. We invite you to consider a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. There are really good reasons to upgrade your smile. Look and feel younger. Improve your oral health. Increase your confidence. Smile all the…
3-Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
Categories: cosmetic dentistry, Dental Health
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? Please give us a call at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. This blog post offers three steps to take before you arrive at our office. Analyze your hygiene routine and gaps in technique or…
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety…
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