Dental crowns are restorations cemented over a tooth. They are held in place with a strong adhesive, but on occasion they can come off, especially after a number of years have gone by. Here are some tips from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO if this should happen to you. Here’s what to do: Find…
Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about improving your smile? Do you have an extracted tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth? Whatever…
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 today’s post, we review the critical connecting component: the abutment. What Is An Abutment? The abutment is the connector piece between a tooth implant…
We treat all of our patients royally here at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, but some of them receive actual crowns. Not what a king or queen wears, but crowns for your teeth! Crowns are a therapy for a host of problems: To protect a weak tooth from decay, breaking, or to hold together…
As the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat (although we don’t know anyone who has actually tried). And with cosmetic dentistry at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, there is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of a set of perfectly…
Do you have acute tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? Restorative dentistry from Boulder County Smiles can help those whose mouths are in a world of hurt. First off, we feel for you. We understand how severe dental issues influence you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of…
You’re chewing an apple and hear a wierd sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has come off. Call us at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO right away. Chances are, the crown (which cost you hundreds of dollars) can be re-cemented. What do you do when your dental crown…
Boulder County Smiles works with you to determine if a dental crown is right for you. Contact us to learn more about our cosmetic and general services
Dental crowns have been around a long time, but they continue to play an important role in Lafayette cosmetic dentistry. A dental crown, often called a cap, covers the visible part of the tooth. Dental crowns are used for several problems common among Boulder cosmetic dentistry patients: An old crown that is damaged or ill-fitting…
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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.
