How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population? The Good News: The rate of cavities in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have no remaining teeth2 Nearly 20% have untreated cavities3 10% of adults 65 and over…
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Looking For The Top Orthodontist In Lafayette?

Hello friends! Welcome to our blog. This site is for our fantastic patients and anyone looking for exceptional orthodontic care in Lafayette. When a new patient comes in for an orthodontic consultation, we do a thorough exam and evaluation. At the same time, we encourage prospective patients to thoroughly evaluate Boulder County Smiles. We Evaluate…
You Can’t Afford Cheap Dental Work

Have you ever gotten a deal on a used car that turned out to be a lemon? After a couple years of continual repairs, you realized that it ended up costing as much as a new automobile would have. And after spending all that money, you still have a a clunker. The same is true…
When it Comes to Your Smile, Don’t Settle For Less

Don’t Settle for a Smile You Aren’t Happy With No one likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. Gordon West DDS at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette has the solutions for your smile problems. Fixing Small Chips and Cracks Can Work Wonders You don’t have to…
Want to Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile?

Do you have gaps in your smile? Many U.S. adults are missing one or more teeth. You probably already know that missing teeth detract from an attractive smile. You may be self-conscious about your smile. Do you cover your mouth when you laugh? Perhaps you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of…
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway.

It’s no secret that many Lafayette residents dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. See Your Dentist Regularly to Avoid Painful Oral Problems However, consider the fact that by seeing your dentist regularly, you can abstain from dental procedures like…
What Sets Boulder County Smiles Apart?

At Boulder County Smiles, we are to educating patients. We know that optimal dental health depends on accurate information. General Dental Procedures Suppose you need a cavity filled or want to restore a tooth with a dental implant. When patients are in need of a dental procedure such as a filling or a crown, we…
Veneers Transform Smiles

At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we use cosmetic dentistry to transform smiles. One of the most popular cosmetic procedures are porcelain veneers. Have you ever wished you could glue new pearly white covers on your existing teeth as quick and easy as you paint a wall in your house? Guess what? With porcelain…
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?

A well-designed veneer from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth.…
Restore Or Replace: New Life For Your Damaged Tooth

As the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat (although we don’t know anyone who has actually tried). And with cosmetic dentistry at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, there is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of a set of perfectly…