Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. They usually involve parties, delicious food, and sweets. It’s important that Boulder, Boulder County, and Louisville dental patients be careful that these happy times don’t take a toll on their oral health.
Hi, I’m Dr. Gordon West with Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry located at 1140 W South Boulder Rd, Ste 201 in Lafayette. The truth is, practicing dentistry has been a rewarding decision for me.
Today’s Boulder County Smiles blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the Boulder area.
All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth
We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those that are swallowed immediately. For example, sipping a soda or sucking on a mint can be worse than eating a candy bar all at once.
A common and fairly inexpensive procedure is teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways this can be done. Many Boulder area drugstores sell over-the-counter whitening strips and gels. Your cosmetic dental practice can recommend an effective one, or they may offer in-office bleaching. This is the quickest way to whiten your teeth, sometimes in less than an hour.
Hello! I’m Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1998. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite.
Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of Boulder County, Louisville, and Broomfield dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening.
Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains – clearly, aging is not for whimps. Though some challenges Louisville seniors face can’t be avoided, others can. Dental issues, for instance. Many dental problems common among Boulder retirees such as missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and yellowed enamel, can be remedied.
Hopefully you are one of many health-conscious Lafayette residents who is finding ways to get outside or to the gym and get moving. There has been an explosion in the variety of activities offered by personal trainers, all-purpose Lafayette gyms, specialty facilities, and Colorado recreation departments in recent years. With all these exciting ways to…
Most Boulder people know that vitamin D is important for healthy teeth and bones, but many of us fail to get adequate amounts. Today’s article is a friendly reminder to our patients – especially expectant mothers – about the importance of vitamin D. Here is a sampling of vitamin D findings from around the web:…
Looking for the best dentist in Lafayette? You can click around on the computer or watch for postcard ads in your mailbox. Even then, the outcome is shaky at best. Finding the best dentist in Lafayette truly hinges on what you are looking for. Are you looking for consistent, professional evaluation? Are you looking for…
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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.
