When is the last time you had a dental check-up? Most men and women need a dental check-up every six months. If you have an increased risk for oral diseases, we advise you to receive an examination every four months. At , we are dental implant specialists but also provide general dental services. If you are…
Brushing your teeth every day is one of the best things you can do for your smile. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we remind our patients to brush and floss on a regular basis. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling…
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, our areas of expertise go beyond the teeth and gums. In this blog post, we are going to discuss jaw pain, and TMJ/TMD treatment. The human jaw is a complex joint, and sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint the cause of pain that is centered there. The upper jaw, of…
Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your…
Who would say no to a more attractive smile? At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we’re guessing no one! With all of the cosmetic dentistry procedures now available, most people can get the smile they want. Here is a quick look at some of the most popular treatments. Teeth whitening is a very common…
Are manual toothbrushes obsolete? Would you believe people have asked that for more than fifty years? At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we assure you that the answer is no – an old school manual toothbrush is one of your best friends, when it comes to maintaining your dental health. “Wait a minute,” you…
Here at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we approach all your oral care needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our office and what you can do at home. For example, teeth whitening can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office there are safe and effective methods for…
In this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette, we review some details about brushing your teeth. It bears repeating that brushing and flossing are the best ways to maintain good dental health. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when thoroughly brushing. Working up a good foam is achieved by…
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us more frequently. 1. Oral…
Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Boulder county Smiles in Lafayette CO, we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand…
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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.
