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…
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…
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…
Why Visit The Dentist?
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for…
Is A Loose Tooth A Dental Emergency?
When they are properly cared for, adult teeth can last a lifetime. If you get a loose adult tooth it is a sign that something is going on, and you should call us at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO right away. There are a number of reasons why a permanent, adult tooth can become…
Be Glad We Have X-Ray Vision
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
During a dental checkup at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to make accurate diagnoses…
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