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…
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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.…
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…
Why The Tooth Implant Timeline is Necessary
Categories: dental implants, Family dentistry
For most people who are missing one or more of their teeth, a dental implant from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO is an ideal, state-of-the-art solution. The dental implant process can take several visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is critical. The Dental Implant…
Toothbrush Tantrums: When Your Child Won’t Brush
Categories: Dental Health, Family dentistry
Children’s dental experts generally recommend that parents brush their kids’ teeth until they’re around seven years old. That’s about the time most kids begin to assert their independence, so it’s a good time for them to take over. But sometimes kids get stubborn about brushing. Then what? Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette has some tips.…
Keeping Patients Calm
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by name of practice. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both, some people…
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety…
A Proud Dental Practice
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we are proud to provide our community with the best dental care possible. It’s a lot of work to run a dental office, but it’s an important function. We are commmitted to excellence in what we do. It is by now well-established that your dental health is linked…
At Boulder County Smiles, We Love Our Dental Assistants!
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. This post focuses on the duties of a dental assistant. You probably think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is working on me,”…
Keeping Teen Smiles Healthy
Categories: Dental Health, Family dentistry
This message from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette is for the parents of teenagers. As most know all too well, many young people make some make questionable health choices as they progress toward independence. We encourage parents to be vigilant about twice-yearly dental exams and cleanings for their teens. Adolescent Dental Health Risks The most…
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