Most patients who get a dental implant are middle-aged or older, but that doesn’t mean younger people can’t get them, too. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette we have patients of all ages. When it comes to age and dental implants, there is really only once exception: the patient must have a fully-formed jawbone in…
Mother Theresa once said that peace begins with a smile. How do you feel about your smile? Are you at peace with it? If you think there is room for improvement, talk to us about cosmetic dentistry options at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Cosmetic dentistry refers to a range of procedures we use…
This message from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO is for anyone who is finding it difficult to improve their dental health. We urge you to keep working at it, and assure you that we’re here to help! Keep Trying To Floss Many people are really good about brushing their teeth, but sometimes skip flossing….
Dental implants from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette are the most lifelike tooth replacement options available: so lifelike that some patients forget they’re even there. First, though, let’s clarify a point. The term “dental implants” is commonly used to refer to replacement teeth. Even dentists use it that way sometimes. But technically, a dental implant…
Orthodontics is that branch of dentistry focused on aligning the upper and lower teeth into an ideal bite. There are various orthodontic options available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have an orthodontic examination by the age of seven. That’s too young for braces, but by…
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we are concerned not only with the your dental health, but also with how it influences your overall physical health and well-being. In this post we look at the connection between diabetes and dental health. Scientists have known for quite some time that people with diabetes have higher…
Dental implants like those available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette have an enviable success rate: better than ninety percent! Cases of rejection are rare. One of the things that makes them so successful is the compatability of titaniuim with human bone. Scientists discovered this compatability in the early 1950s. After that, the development of…
If you have noticed some of your child’s teeth are growing in crooked, you may be wondering when the time is right to see about orthodontics. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we have a lot of experience with correcting bites, and can provide guidance. It’s a good idea for kids to have their…
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. This post focuses on the duties of a dental assistant. You probably think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is working on me,”…
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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.
