In today’s Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to…
Today’s blog post focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure – porcelain veneers. Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are an extraordinary way to repair a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shape or minimal misalignment. Have you ever wanted a minimally-invasive facelift for…
6. Be a Builder Not a Wrecker Bacteria is constantly trying to build an empire in your mouth, give it what it wants: juice, soda, chewy candy for the small crevices and hard to reach surfaces! 5. Let Acid Rock It! Energy drinks, diet soda, red wine, coffee, tea. Great at staining and wearing away…
Hello Lafayette! Welcome to the Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry dental blog. Let’s talk about smile redesigns. Some Lafayette patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for…
Hello, my name is Dr. Gordon West and I want to welcome you to my Lafayette dental blog. My dental practice, Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, wants to help our Boulder County, Louisville, and Broomfield patients to be knowledgeable about oral health issues. Today we are going to discuss the complexity and importance…
Hello Lafayette! It has been said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, however, when it comes to teeth, there are some features that are generally considered pleasing: 1. Bright and stain-free 2. No missing teeth 3. Healthy gumline 4. No chips, cracks or excessive wearing 5. Tooth size and length in harmony…
Hello Lafayette! Remember when being a toothless five-year-old captivated friends and family? When a lisp was considered precious and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults in the Boulder area. Toothless smiles are embarrassing and lisps can make you self-conscious. But your days of capturing delighted looks and commanding a conversation may not be gone forever…
Do you have a missing tooth?
Are you considering the different types of restorative dental procedures available?
Does a dental bridge seem to make the most sense financially?
If you have a missing tooth and want to restore that gap in your mouth, it is critical to examine the differences between a dental bridge and a tooth implant.
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette, our smile redesign patients believe that life-changing cosmetic dentistry is a beneficial investment. Indeed, for most people, the value of a healthy, attractive smile cannot be measured in dollars. We recognize, however, that cosmetic dentistry is not cheap. Do you have to spend thousands of…
Hello! Welcome to my Lafayette dentistry blog. Do you have crooked teeth? Do you wish you would have had braces as a kid, but feel it is too late now? Maybe you feel self-conscious about smiling with a mouth full of metal. I have good news for you: at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we offer invisible braces.
