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,”…
If you are missing one or more of your natural teeth and have explored your tooth replacement options then you have probably heard about dental implant, like those available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Dental implants are rightly been called one of the greatest advancements in the history of dentistry. That’s because implants support…
Teeth grinding is common in people of all ages. Known formally as bruxism, it’s when someone clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. It often happens during sleep, and can be very damaging to teeth. It’s one of the things we look for during checkups at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Teeth grinding…
This message from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette is for the parents of teenagers. As most know all too well, many young people make some make questionable health choices as they progress toward independence. We encourage parents to be vigilant about twice-yearly dental exams and cleanings for their teens. Adolescent Dental Health Risks The most…
“The most difficult part of attaining perfection is finding something to do for an encore.” – Author Unknown At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette we are enthusiastic about perfection when we restore smiles for our dental implant patients. Implant Dentistry Dental implants are the ultimate tooth restoration available in , or anywhere else, for that…
Some people’s teeth are whiter than others, but it’s safe to say that most of us want our teeth to be as white as possible! If you are one of those, then teeth whitening from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette can help. In this blog post, we’ll share some tips on teeth whitening and what…
This post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO looks at one of the most aggravating nighttime behaviors: snoring. Specifically, the snoring of someone else disturbs your sleep. What is going on when a person snores? Snoring happens when soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses onto the soft palate. This narrows the…
This post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette looks at a state-of-the-art dental procedure, and how it might affect your travels. Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Some individuals considering whether to get a…
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.
