Your smile is your signature, but traditional dental crown procedures often turn repairing that smile into a drawn-out process. Who has time for multiple dental visits, messy impressions, temporary crowns, and waiting weeks for the final restoration? At Boulder County Smiles, Dr. Gordon West, Dr. Trevor Deere, and Dr. Andrew Johns are revolutionizing how you…
An increasing number of Lafayette teenagers are sporting tongue, cheek, and lip piercings. What if your teen asked you for permission to get an oral piercing? The team at Boulder County Smiles advises moms and dads to give a firm ‘No.’ Here are five reasons why teens should avoid oral piercings: Excessive drooling Chipped teeth…
At Boulder County Smiles, our patients are treated like family. I am Dr. West and my relationship with my patients is my top priority. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile redesign for one of my patients. My staff and I can…
Superficial cuts in the skin vanish 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 strongly emphasizes preventative…
At Boulder County Smiles, we know oral piercings can look cool but they can also cause trouble! Let’s get right to it; while tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are “so in” right now, here are five reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you…
Dealing with a cracked tooth can be a painful and stressful experience. Whether it was caused by an injury, decay, or just wear and tear over time, knowing how to properly address a cracked tooth is essential for maintaining your oral health. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of cracked teeth,…
You have probably seen ads for bleaching products contain terms such as “white brite,” “22 carbamide peroxide” and “peroxide teeth.” How do you separate tooth-bleaching fact from fiction? Some tooth whitening dentists will guarantee fantastic results for any patient who desires a whiter smile. At Boulder County Smiles, we only recommend tooth bleaching for patients…
A chipped tooth can be a distressing experience, impacting not only the aesthetics of your smile but also your overall oral health. The good news is that modern dentistry offers several effective solutions for repairing a chipped tooth, restoring both the function and beauty of your smile. In this article, we’ll explore how Boulder County…
The traditional way of getting a dental crown for a damaged tooth often involves a lengthy and uncomfortable process that can take several weeks to complete. But thanks to modern technology in dentistry, patients now have a faster and more convenient option: E4D single-visit dental crowns. This innovative procedure allows you to get a custom-made…
There is more than one way to fix a child’s tooth. Whether it’s decay or a crack, we have a restoration option. Today’s message looks at three pediatric tooth restoration procedures we provide to repair a damaged tooth: 1. Dental Bonding Bonding, officially called direct composite veneers, is used to correct chips, cracks, and stains,…
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Lafayette, CO, dentist Dr. Gordon West offers cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry and general & family dentistry to patients in Boulder County and the surrounding areas including Boulder, Lafayette, Louisville, Broomfield, Brighton, Longmont, Erie and Denver, Colorado.
