Lafayette Dental Emergencies
Many people will experience at least one tooth emergency in their life. You could break a tooth playing a sport, accidentally dislodge a crown, experience sudden pain caused by an abscess or break a wire on your braces.
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Wisdom Teeth And Your Lafayette Dentist
Wisdom teeth are the last of the molars (grinding teeth) to erupt from the gum. They usually appear in the late teens and early twenties. Not all people develop these teeth while others have from one to four. Though some people never experience any problems with these extra molars, many times Wisdom teeth can create…
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Overbites And Underbites in Lafayette
When the upper part of the jaw and the lower part of the jaw are not the same size, bite problems can occur. When the lower jaw is smaller than the upper jaw, it is called an overbite. When the reverse is true, it is called an underbite. Another related alignment disorder is called a…
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Oral Conscious Sedation
Some people experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment. With oral conscious sedation, it is possible to relax during dental procedures instead of being tense and fearful. Oral sedation dentistry, relaxation dentistry, conscious sedation and anxiety-free dentistry are all terms used to describe this type of treatment. In addition to alleviating anxiety, oral conscious sedation…
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Creating Beautiful Smiles At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette
I am glad you found our blog! I’m Dr. Gordon West, DDS, of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, a full-service dental practice in Lafayette. I am a proud member of The Crown Council. My profession is dentistry, but my passion is providing superior and affordable Lafayette dental care for my patients. I began…
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Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette Cares For Teeth
Dentists in Lafayette are concerned with your oral health and thus care about the condition of your mouth and all of your many teeth. At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well…
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Common Myths about Lafayette Family Cosmetic Dentistry
Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile Many so-called Boulder cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic. Longmont dental procedures such as tooth replacement are smile-enhancing and, more importantly, prevent many potential problems such as tooth movement, bone loss and difficulty chewing and speaking. Myth #2: A Louisville Dental Bridge is…
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cosmetic dentistry | Dental Health | dental implants | porcelain veneers | restorative dentistry | teeth whitening
Questions To Ask Your Lafayette Dentist
Sometimes we research our Lafayette mechanic or Longmont hairdresser more thoroughly than our Lafayette dental professional. Shouldn’t your dental care be far more important than the condition of your car or the style of your hair? At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we love to answer questions about your teeth. You should be…
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The Mouth Body Connection
The following article was written by Dr. Gary Fishbein, D.M.D, from Lillian, Alabama who is also one of the Crown Council cosmetic dentists, a leading international organization of dentists. His article is shared below with permission in the interest of providing a helpful perspective about the link between your dental heatlh and your overall health….
