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.…
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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…
Why Is An Implant Better For Oral Health?

Dental implants are an ideal replacement for lost teeth, and at last count more than three million Americans have received one. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we are providers of these dental marvels. What Is A Dental Implant? A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into your jaw. For…
Tooth Implants: The Role Of The Abutment

Dental implants from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO have the potential to transform lives. The dental implant procedure involves three main parts: The implant—also called a post or artificial tooth root The abutment—a connector piece The prosthesis—artifical tooth crown, dental bridge, or denture/partial denture In this post, we discuss the critical connecting component: the…
How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures

If you wear dentures, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth. Implant-supported dentures from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette are proving to be a superior option. Conventional dentures do not feel and function like natural teeth. Problems with them include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and…
Tooth Replacement For The 21st Century

Not everything was better back in the “good old days.” Take dentures, for instance. Dentures have been around for generations and have certainly improved the lives of thousands of people. But they don’t compare favorably to modern implant dentures, like those available from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Traditional dentures can impede many critical oral…
Titanium: The Bone-Loving Metal

The key to a successful dental implant is osseointegration: the fusing of the implant with the patient’s jawbone. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we have performed many dental implants, and are proud that they have a success rate greater than ninety percent. Some patients think of dental implants as replacement teeth. But strictly…
Look As Young As You Feel By Replacing Missing Teeth

A wise person once said that everyone wants a long life, but no one wants to get old. Yet there are rewards to maturing, like wisdom and more free time for family, hobbies, or travel. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we know there can be a down side, too, like missing teeth. Fortunatley,…
Ask Us About Denture-Stabilization Implants

The condition of your teeth has a big impact on your quality of life. Denture wearers understand this all too well. The path from a healthy mouth to a toothless mouth is downhill. Denture implants from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO can make an enormous difference. The Drawbacks of Dentures While dentures are better than…