Do you have a tooth that is beyond saving? Considering a a dental implant? At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, there are advantages to combining the extraction and implant procedures. Let’s talk about the benefits of same-day extraction and implant placement. 1. You save healthy bone As soon as a tooth is taken out,…
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Think A Missing Back Tooth Is No Big Deal?
Most people are embarrassed by a missing tooth in the front of the mouth. It may not be fair, but a gaping hole would have negative connotations for just about anyone. We can address that issue with a dental implant, at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. But what about a missing molar? Someone who…
Why Is An Implant Better For Oral Health?
Dental implants are an ideal replacement for lost teeth, and at last count more than three million Americans have received one. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we are providers of these dental marvels. What Is A Dental Implant? A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into your jaw. For…
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
Categories: Dental Health, Family dentistry
Brushing your teeth every day is one of the best things you can do for your smile. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we remind our patients to brush and floss on a regular basis. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling…
Do I Floss My New Tooth Implant?
Categories: dental implants, restorative dentistry
After one of our patients gets a dental implant here at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, one of the first things we discuss is how to care for it. Most ask: is it any different than caring for natural teeth? Do I need to change my flossing technique? The answer is: it’s similar, but…
Tooth Implants: The Role Of The Abutment
Dental implants from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO have the potential to transform lives. The dental implant procedure involves three main parts: The implant—also called a post or artificial tooth root The abutment—a connector piece The prosthesis—artifical tooth crown, dental bridge, or denture/partial denture In this post, we discuss the critical connecting component: the…
Suffering From Jaw Pain?
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, our areas of expertise go beyond the teeth and gums. In this blog post, we are going to discuss jaw pain, and TMJ/TMD treatment. The human jaw is a complex joint, and sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint the cause of pain that is centered there. The upper jaw, of…
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your…
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
Categories: Dental Health, dental implants
This message from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette focuses on missing teeth and bone health, and how dental implants can make a difference. Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth,…
How Are Dental Implants Priced?
Categories: Dental Health, dental implants
In this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette, we take a look at the pricing of dental implants. Looking into the cost and getting an easy answer can be frustrating. But there is a reason for that. Let’s take a moment to explain why most dental practice sites don’t publish the cost of tooth…
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