Many Boulder dentistry patients have discovered the benefits of anxiety-free dentistry (sometimes called sedation dentistry). There are three main types of sedation options available in the Boulder area. Inhalation Nitrous Oxide, sometimes called ‘laughing gas‘ has been used in Boulder cosmetic dentist offices for over a century, because, in many ways, it is an ideal…
Hello Boulder dental blog visitors, welcome to the Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry blog. I am dentist Dr. Gordon West and I specialize in cosmetic dentistry and sedation dentistry. A close friend of mine recently expressed fears about an upcoming dental procedure. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried…
Dental visits can be extremely stressful and for some Boulder residents, the dental fear and anxiety associated with a trip to the dentist prevents them from getting the care they need. At Gordon West, DDS, we provide the best oral sedation dentistry available. We will accommodate your needs with minimal, moderate, or deep sedation. Don’t…
When I discuss sedation dentistry with new Boulder cosmetic dentistry patients, I encounter many misconceptions. The purpose of today’s Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry dentistry article is to de-bunk some of the most common myths about dental sedation. Myth #1: With Boulder Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some nervous Boulder dental patients…
If you are afraid of your Lafayette cosmetic dentist, you are not alone. At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we encounter many nervous first-time Lafayette dental patients. How do we calm their fears, provide a comfortable dental environment and earn lifelong clients? 1) We carefully explain the findings of the initial dental examination…
Are you one of those people who don’t want to show their teeth? I would love to talk to you about a smile makeover. Whatever your excuse is for not seeking dental treatment, I can discuss all of your concerns with you during a free consultation. Perhaps you are afraid of dental work. Have you ever considered oral conscious sedation? With sedation dentistry, even extensive treatment is virtually pain free. Sedation will calm your mind as well as the nerves in your mouth.
If you live near Lafayette and experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, oral sedation is for you.
It doesn’t take a great deal of research to understand that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive. Everybody in Colorado likes to see a great smile, and having a great smile is not only healthy for your mouth, but healthy for your self esteem, too.
If you are planning extensive cosmetic dental work, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period.
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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.
