If you have teeth missing, you are probably self-conscious. A smile is one of the first things people notice. In our society–perhaps unfairly–a healthy smile is associated with beauty, youth and success. In addition to personal attractiveness, missing teeth negatively impact health and quality of life. Let’s talk about it. The Teeth Surrounding The Missing…
Dental sealants are one of the best ways to protect your child’s teeth against decay. They’re easy to apply, and available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Here are five good reasons to have your child’s teeth treated with dental sealants: They are considered a very conservative, non-invasive treatment. They are really effective: children…
Many men and women have experienced an increase in self-confidence with dental implant treatment at in . Nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping people dramatically improve their smile and overall morale. We Offer The Latest Implant Options We offer the latest teeth implants to correct dental problems and restore teeth. In addition to implants,…
Tooth decay is far too common in young people. Despite everyone’s best efforts, we still see too much of it at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Brushing may not be enough Sometimes parents think that baby teeth aren’t all that important, since they’ll eventually fall out and be replaced by adult teeth. That, however,…
Does your smile convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could impact your smile, such as tooth decay, gingivitis (gum disease), or just the overall wear….
If you or a loved one has difficulty sleeping night after night, it may be a sign of sleep apnea. This is a condition that, left untreated, can lead to serious health issues. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we can help. First, some definitions: People with sleep apnea experience interrupted breathing while they…
In this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we will discuss a tooth replacement option common in: dental bridges. Dental bridges aren’t ideal Dental bridges have provided a passable tooth replacement for many individuals, but they are not problem free. Dental bridges are difficult to clean Many people with dental bridges find it challenging…
This article is about some of the most frequent conditions that should be discussed with us, at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. There is a solution for each one of these issues. Tooth Decay. This is easily the most common dental problem. Tooth decay, or cavities, occur when plaque combines with the sugars and/or…
If you’ve visited our blog before, you have read about the advantages of dental implant procedures. They are an amazing replacement for missing teeth and have been used successfully in the area for over 30 years. Close to 98% of our implant placements are successful. But like any medical or dental procedure, there are risks….
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.
