This article is about some of the most frequent conditions that should be discussed with us, at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. There is a solution for each one of these issues. Tooth Decay. This is easily the most common dental problem. Tooth decay, or cavities, occur when plaque combines with the sugars and/or…
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Pacifier Do’s and Don’ts for New Parents
Categories: Dental Health, Family dentistry
Sometimes a pacifier is the only thing that can calm a cranky baby. Parents tend to think of them as harmless, and as an easy way to pacify an infant. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we share some thoughts about pacifiers. The American Academy of Pediatrics says pacifiers don’t cause any medical or…
Need An Implant? Nervous About Oral Surgery?
Categories: Dental Health, dental implants
If you’re thinking of replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant but worried about the procedure, we get it at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Here’s a plan to help you. Talk to us. Call now to schedule a consultaItion. If you’re nervous about implant surgery, remember Dr. Gordon West has been helping patients…
What is a Sleep Study?
Categories: Sleep apnea, Snoring
Sleep apnea is a disorder that can lead to serious health issues. It’s treatable at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette, but before treatment can begin we need an accurate diagnosis, and the results of a sleep study. Sleep apnea is a condition in which your breathing stops and starts during sleep. It can happen dozens…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day, but it’s really just an inconvenience thanks for modern anesthesia, like what we use at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes what should be simple, like filling a…
Apnea: Sleeping Without Breath
Categories: Sleep apnea, Snoring
The word “apnea” comes from Greek, and it means “without breath.” Sleep apnea, then, is a condition in which someone’s breathing stops involuntarily as they sleep. It is treatable at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Sleep apnea is more common than you may realize, affecting more than eighteen million Americans, accordng to the National Sleep…
Total Mouth Reconstruction Is Now A Reality
The phrase “total” or “full” mouth reconstruction may sound daunting, and bring extreme images to mind. It refers to replacing or rebuilding a patient’s teeth with restorative dentistry, available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Full mouth reconstruction can achieve many goals, and it doesn’t always mean the same thing for every patient. Candidates for…
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them healthy, we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that causes…
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Dental implants have been called one of the most important steps forward in the history of modern dentistry, and we are proud to make them available to our patients 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 they…
Dental Implant Success: The Odds Are In Your Favor
Patients considering a dental implant from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette usually want to know about their success rate. In case you are unfamiliar with implant placements, first let’s discuss what they are. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a permanent replacement tooth root. It is anchored into the jaw and within…
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