Why consider sedation dentistry? It helps patients overcome severe dental anxiety, allowing them to receive essential care comfortably and prevent costly future dental complications. Avoiding the dentist due to anxiety could cost you more than just your peace of mind. Delaying care often leads to worse pain later on. For patients living in Lafayette, addressing…
What is a root canal, and does it really hurt? Modern root canal therapy is a safe, effective procedure that relieves tooth pain and saves your natural smile. Root canals have a reputation that doesn’t match reality. Most patients expect the worst, only to leave the dental chair wondering what all the fuss was about….
When you hear the term “root canal,” does it send a shiver down your spine? If so, you’re not alone. For years, root canals have been synonymous with pain and discomfort, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. At Boulder County Smiles, we’re here to set the record straight and show you how root…
Hello, and welcome to Boulder County Smiles. When a tooth’s nerve and pulp become infected, a dentist and patient must make a choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by executing a root canal or to extract the tooth. There are several factors that impact this determination. These include whether there is an…
At Boulder County Smiles, we understand that some procedures can be more intimidating than others. Today, we’re diving into a topic that often raises questions and concerns among our patients: root canals. Whether you’ve been told you need one or you’re just curious, we’re here to clear up any confusion and provide you with the…
Dental health is a crucial component of overall well-being, yet it’s one that many adults tend to neglect. Unfortunately, this neglect can lead to various dental problems, including cracked teeth, which are not only painful but also potentially serious if left untreated. Restorative dentistry provides a solution to this issue, offering several treatment options to…
It’s good to know that Boulder County Smiles is here for you. Whether it’s a dental emergency after hours. A toothache on the weekend. No appointment necessary. If you can, give us a call on your way over. (With a hands-free phone, of course.) Crisis or No Crisis But you don’t have to wait for…
Today’s article explains how behind-the-scenes dental technology helps us serve our patients. CAD/CAM CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) are used for many restorative treatments. These include same-day inlays/onlays and crowns. Dentists who offer dental implants can use CAD/CAM technology in every phase of the dental implant procedure. CAD/CAM is also used in dental…
Root canal. These are among the most ominous words in dentistry. But at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, they don’t have to be. A successful root canal (known formally as endodontic treatment) can save a tooth and prevent the need for an extraction. During the procedure, the nerve and pulp of the affected tooth…
Lafayette, CO, dentist Dr. Gordon West offers cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry and general & family dentistry to patients in Boulder County and the surrounding areas including Boulder, Lafayette, Louisville, Broomfield, Brighton, Longmont, Erie and Denver, Colorado.
