Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother doing anything about it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when they smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back…
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Are Dentures The Only Answer For Extensive Tooth Loss?

Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and with good dental hygiene at home and regular checkups at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, they can. But sometimes things go wrong, even with the best of care. Dental implants are an ideal solution for anyone who loses one or more of their natural teeth.…
How Do I Choose A Dentist To Perform My Implant Procedure?

In this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we discuss dental implants: not the technology itself, but how to find the right dentist to place yours. This is a key decision. A dental implant is permanent, and involves oral surgery. It also requires a financial investment. The wrong choice can lower the chances…
Need An Implant? Nervous About Oral Surgery?

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…
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…
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…
Dental Implant Success: The Odds Are In Your Favor

Patients considering a dental implant from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette usually want to know about their success rate. In case you are unfamiliar with implant placements, first let’s discuss what they are. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a permanent replacement tooth root. It is anchored into the jaw and within…
Dental Implants And Smile Makeovers

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but a great smile is always going to get attention! A smile makeover from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO can give you the smile you’ve always dreamed of! A smile makeover is a combination of cosmetic dentistry procedures aimed at improving your smile. There is…
Need An Implant? Let’s Do A Checkup And Talk About It.

When is the last time you had a dental check-up? At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we recommend having a check-up every six months. If you are considering a dental implant, we will assess your oral condition and take it from there. Dental implants are an ideal replacement for one or more missing teeth.…
Go Back In Time

So you’ve lost some teeth and hesitate to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and regain that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, you can! For most patients, a dental implant is the ideal replacement for a…