Hello Lafayette visitors, welcome to Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry. Let’s talk about a tooth replacement option common in Boulder: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for thousands of Lafayette, CO dental patients, they are not problem free. Many Colorado people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small…
The most difficult part of attaining perfection is finding something to do for an encore. -Author Unknown We are perfectionists at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry where we create perfect smiles for our Boulder County cosmetic dentistry and smile makeover patients. Here are some of the cosmetic dental procedures we use in smile…
Hello, I’m Dr. Gordon West. Welcome to my Lafayette cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s article focuses on the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. General dentists in Lafayette are dedicated to preventing and treating oral disease such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a…
If you are afraid of your Lafayette cosmetic dentist, you are not alone. At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we encounter many nervous first-time Lafayette dental patients. How do we calm their fears, provide a comfortable dental environment and earn lifelong clients? 1) We carefully explain the findings of the initial dental examination…
Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile in Lafayette. It is quick, affordable, and non-invasive. Though some Lafayette cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all. If you have looked into Lafayette teeth whitening, you probably already know the basics. The one thing they…
The worry about finding affordable cosmetic dentistry in Lafayette is one of the biggest reasons why many people in the Lafayette, CO area avoid going to the dentist. However, the truth is that affordable dentistry is available in Lafayette at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, and we want to help you get the…
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, Dr. Gordon West is often asked how to choose the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush in Lafayette can be as difficult as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental…
Every Boulder County dentistry patient’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are diligent about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. Gingivitis is the term…
When Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette repairs a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. (We’re talking tooth-specific locale here; it doesn’t matter whether you live in Longmont, Louisville, or Broomfield.) If there is a chip, crack…
Many of the people who visit Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry have questions about Lafayette cosmetic dentistry. It seems that everyone is interested in cosmetic dentistry, but there are many questions that only your local Lafayette dentist can answer. While Lafayette cosmetic dentistry is not the answer for everyone in Lafayette, new developments…
