Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease For Boulder County

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Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease For Boulder County

Here’s the bad news for Boulder residents: Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a major cause of tooth loss among adults. And here’s the good news: This problem is easy to treat if it is caught in the early stages.

So, what should Lafayette, CO, Boulder, and Lafayette dental patients be looking for?

1. Gums that bleed very easily

2. Gums that appear tender, swollen, or very red, or gums that have visible pus in between them when they are pushed

3. Your bite changes or your teeth suddenly don’t seem to fit together

4. Gums that are pulling away from the teeth

5. A bad taste in the mouth or chronic bad breath

Hopefully, you are not experiencing any of these things. If you are not removing plaque between your teeth, however, your gums are at risk. Brushing alone is not enough – make sure you floss daily.

Regular check-ups with your Boulder, Boulder County, or Lafayette, CO area dentist is another essential weapon in the fight against gum disease.
I’m Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry. My practice serves the Boulder, Boulder County, and Lafayette, CO areas. We take pride in caring for our patients and want them to have a healthy and attractive smile. Many of our patients wonder if a smile makeover is right for them. If you’d like to know, schedule an appointment and we’ll take a look!

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Contact us at 303-665-5335 and a member of our state-of-the-art dental care in a comfortable environment staff can schedule a consultation and answer any questions you might have about veneers, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, and more.

We hope to hear from you soon!

Dr. Gordon West
Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry
1140 W South Boulder Rd, Ste 201
Lafayette, Colorado
303-665-5335
https://www.bouldercountysmiles.com/services/