For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day, but it’s really just an inconvenience thanks for modern anesthesia, like what we use at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes what should be simple, like filling a…
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Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them healthy, we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that causes…
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 Visit The Dentist?
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for…
Is A Loose Tooth A Dental Emergency?
When they are properly cared for, adult teeth can last a lifetime. If you get a loose adult tooth it is a sign that something is going on, and you should call us at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO right away. There are a number of reasons why a permanent, adult tooth can become…
Be Glad We Have X-Ray Vision
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
During a dental checkup at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to make accurate diagnoses…
Patient-Centered Dental Care
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette, we are enthusiastic about providing patient-focused dental care of the highest standard. We are here to help you achieve excellent dental health. You could be our next success story! What is patient-focused care? A check-up with no cavities? A sensational smile? A crown that looks as natural as the…
Choosing A Toothbrush For Your Child
Choosing a toothbrush for your child might not sound like a very critical issue, but it’s more important than you might think. With that in mind, Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO has some suggestions. The most important consideration is probably that your youngster likes the toothbrush. That makes it far more likely he or…
Bad Breath Q & A
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
In this blog post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we offer some answers to frequent questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is repulsive, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can propagate and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss.…
Should You Worry About Dental X-rays?
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, keeping our patients in excellent dental health is much easier when we have thorough information. In this case, pictures are worth a thousand words. Pictures, in the form of x-rays, are more useful than written notes. They show us what’s going on below the surface of your teeth…
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