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  • Dental anxiety | Dental Health | General health | sedation dentistry

    Chill Out: Discover Who Benefits Most from Sedation Dentistry

    May 17, 2024

    In modern dentistry, patient comfort is paramount. At Boulder County Smiles, sedation dentistry offers a stress-free, painless experience for various dental procedures. But who benefits most from this innovative approach? This post explores the ideal candidates for sedation dentistry and how it can make dental visits serene and comfortable. Understanding Sedation Dentistry Sedation dentistry uses…

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    Overcoming Dental Anxiety: The Power of Sedation Dentistry

    March 15, 2024

    For many people, a trip to the dentist can trigger feelings of unease and anxiety. Whether it’s the fear of pain, past traumatic experiences, or simply discomfort with dental procedures, dental anxiety is a real concern that affects millions worldwide. However, with advancements in dental technology and techniques, Boulder County Smiles offers a solution that…

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    What Types of Sedation Are Used in Dentistry?

    July 29, 2022

    The following types of sedation are used in dentistry: Minimal inhaled sedation. You breathe in nitrous oxide – also known as “laughing gas” – combined with oxygen through a mask placed over your nose. Chi helps you relax. Your dentist can control how much sedation you receive, and the gas tends to dissipate quickly. This…

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    What is Dental Sleep Medicine?

    January 14, 2022January 10, 2022

    What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a malady where you have frequent, intermittent delays in breathing…

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    Your Smile Can Be Brighter and Lighter

    December 10, 2021November 29, 2021

    To enhance your smile, all you need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment with Boulder County Smiles. A Smile You Want to Show Off A whiter smile can change your life significantly. Many of our patients feel more self-assured in personal and professional settings with their new, whiter smiles. White…

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  • Dental anxiety | Dental Health | sedation dentistry

    Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?

    February 19, 2021June 13, 2022

    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…

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    Don’t Skip the Dentist! Sedation Dentistry

    November 23, 2018December 3, 2021

    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 because they have to see the dentist, so if that sounds like you, you aren’t alone. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is…

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  • cosmetic dentistry | Dental anxiety | Dental Health | Family dentistry | sedation dentistry

    Countering Anxiety With Sedation Dentistry

    July 27, 2018December 3, 2021

    Does the mere thought of sitting down in a dentist’s chair fill you with dread? Does it make you avoid the dentist altogether? If so, you’re among the millions of Americans coping with dental anxiety. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, sedation dentistry may be just what the doctor ordered. If you have dental…

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    • About Us
    • Meet Dr. Gordon West
    • Meet Dr. Andrew Johns
    • Meet Dr. Trevor Deere
    • Meet Our Team
    • Areas We Serve
      • Lafayette, CO
      • Boulder, CO
      • Broomfield, CO
      • Erie, CO
    • Why Choose Boulder County Smiles?
    • Office Tour
    • Financial Options
  • Services
    • Dental Implants
      • What are Dental Implants?
      • How Dental Implants Work
      • Types of Dental Implants
      • Single Tooth Replacement
      • Full Mouth Dental Implants
      • Do I Need Dental Implants
      • How To Choose An Implant Dentist
      • Dental Implant Technology
    • Orthodontics
      • Orthodontics
      • Clear Braces
      • Invisalign Clear Braces
      • Pediatric Air Support
      • Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
      • Alternative Lightwire Functional (ALF) Appliances
      • How to Live With Bracket Braces
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Porcelain Veneers
      • Prepless Veneers
      • Teeth Whitening
    • Restorative Dentistry
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      • Dental Crowns
      • Dental Implants
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