Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s a progressive disease, and when in its earliest stages it’s easily treatable at Boulder County Smiles. Here are the four main stages of gum disease. Gingivitis The main symptoms of gingivitis include red or swollen gums that cause discomfort while brushing and flossing….
Patients who are thinking about a dental implant from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO often ask how long they last. An implant is a significant investment, after all. Do they really last a lifetime, like people say? The answer is yes, but an explanation is in order. A dental implant is not a replacement…
Would you like to improve the appearance of your smile? With cosmetic dentistry from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, transforming your smile has never been easier. Cosmetic dentistry is a term that refers to dental techniques that enhance the appearance of your smile. We can make teeth brighter, in better alignment with each other,…
Dental implants from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette have many benefits, from restoring your ability to bite and chew to preventing the bone loss that occurs when a natural tooth is lost. Best of all, they restore your smile! Dental implants are sometimes referred to as “tooth implants,” because they are a support for an…
Imagine being able to replace your missing teeth with dentures that are so stable, they seem more like natural teeth than ordinary dentures ever could. With implant-supported dentures from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO you don’t have to imagine: they’re here. Anyone who wears ordinary dentures knows how difficult it is to keep them…
Ever get something stuck between your teeth? Of course you have; who hasn’t? At best, something stuck between your teeth is bothersome, especially if it takes a long time to remove it. At worst it is painful, and requires professional attention, like what we provide at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Some people have…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many people with missing no teeth choose conventional dentures. But there is a better, state-of-the-art alternative at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Problems With Dentures Conventional dentures usually fit properly at first. But the mouth changes…
Flossing your teeth is one of those things you should do every single day in order to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Too many people skip flossing, though. In this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we’ll give you three very good reasons why you should make it part of your regular dental…
Think you don’t have time to transform your smile? Getting a dental implant from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO may not take as long as you think. Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. We can usually restore missing teeth with just a…
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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.
