Dentists have to make a lot of judgment calls. Implant dentists are no exception. A dental implant specialist must identify which patients are good candidates for implant surgery. Dental implants have a high success rate when performed correctly. Success depends on many considerations. A key determination is whether the patient has enough healthy bone to…
Some dental implant patients experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment. Don’t let a fear of the dentist keep you from benefitting from implants. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we can help with sedation dentistry. Relax or Sleep Through Treatment With sedation, it is possible to relax during dental procedures instead of being tense…
Why Do So Many People Recommend Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO? Finding an implant dentist you trust is generally achieved with a personal recommendation. When you ask a friend or neighbor ‘Who is your dentist?’, the answer is usually followed up with an explanation about whether or not your friend likes their dentist and whether…
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, our areas of expertise go beyond the teeth and gums. In this blog post, we are going to discuss jaw pain, and TMJ/TMD treatment. The human jaw is a complex joint, and sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint the cause of pain that is centered there. The upper jaw, of…
Today’s message is for people who have decided to replace a missing tooth with an implant. Great choice! Now you need to choose a dental implant specialist to execute the procedure. This is a critical decision. A permanent dental implant is permanent. It involves oral surgery. It requires a significant financial investment. Making a bad…
Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your…
What’s the first step in getting a dental implant? It’s not an X-ray. It’s not an exam. It’s an informative, low-key consultation with Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Take Your Time At , we don’t pressure you into treatment. We simply explain your options. We answer your questions thoroughly. Take all the time you…
Dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth and gums. These conditions can affect the tongue. Let’s discuss the tongue. Have you ever considered all the important things your tongue can do? It helps us talk, perceive the texture and flavor of food, chew, and swallow. This strong and nimble gymnast is in nonstop motion…
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we perform complete smile re-designs that turn ordinary teeth into beautiful smiles. If you have been considering a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover, you may wonder if you will still look like yourself when we’re finished. The answer is “Yes! Only better!” You see, we use nature as 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.
