You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can restrict cavities in youngsters, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy…
Dental Health
Why Trust Your Smile to Boulder County Smiles?
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO twice a year. Your dental health…
Should Teens See a General or Pediatric Dentist?
Categories: Dental Health, Family dentistry
Kids grow up. Every parent knows that, and knows the mixed feelings that come with it. When they’re toddlers we take them to a pediatric dentist. How do we know when the time has come to transition to a general dental practice? At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we have some thoughts on that.…
Are You Watching For Cavities?
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems there is. Are you doing everything you can to prevent it? In this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we have some practical ideas that can help. Avoid Refined Sugar This one is probably obvious, but avoiding sugar should be your number one…
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
Categories: Dental Health, Family dentistry
Tooth enamel is the hardest part of the human body, but that doesn’t mean teeth are indestructable. Far from it! To keep them healthy and problem-free, the team at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO recommends (strongly!) you avoid the following. 1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you unpopped popcorn kernels and hard…
You Don’t Have to Live With Bad Breath
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
Chronic bad breath can happen to anyone, even those who brush and floss religiously. If you cope with persistent bad breath, talk to us about it at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Are you struggling with bad breath? Schedule an examination and deep dental cleaning at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Our dental hygienist will get…
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
Categories: Dental Health, Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s a progressive disease, and when in its earliest stages it’s easily treatable at Boulder County Smiles. Here are the four main stages of gum disease. Gingivitis The main symptoms of gingivitis include red or swollen gums that cause discomfort while brushing and flossing.…
Why Improve Your Smile?
Categories: cosmetic dentistry, Dental Health
Would you like to improve the appearance of your smile? With cosmetic dentistry from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, transforming your smile has never been easier. Cosmetic dentistry is a term that refers to dental techniques that enhance the appearance of your smile. We can make teeth brighter, in better alignment with each other,…
3 Vital Reasons to Floss Regularly
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
Flossing your teeth is one of those things you should do every single day in order to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Too many people skip flossing, though. In this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we’ll give you three very good reasons why you should make it part of your regular dental…
When It’s Better Not To Brush
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
This message from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette is aboout tooth enamel. Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the critical job of protecting teeth from constant use, and from the assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also safeguards tooth nerves from hot and…
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