Makeovers For Busy Boulder County Smiles
Have you been considering sprucing up your smile with cosmetic dentistry but are afraid you can’t fit it into your hectic schedule? Let Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry put your mind at ease.
Have you been considering sprucing up your smile with cosmetic dentistry but are afraid you can’t fit it into your hectic schedule? Let Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry put your mind at ease.
It doesn’t have to be potatoes, but the mouth does request that we take a good look at what can be damaging and upsetting it.
Some of the most popular dental topics discussed in Boulder County and Lafayette relate to cosmetic dentistry, such as teeth whitening, veneers, and dental implants. However, the desire to avoid cavities is still the main reason Louisville and Broomfield residents visit their dentists, so today the Lafayette dental blog is going to highlight the 5 things you need to know about cavities.
“How can I deal with anxiety about visiting the dentist for the first time?”
1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example: pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, embarrassment about fear of the unknown.
2. Discuss these fears and concerns with your dentist.
3. Expect respectful consideration and open discussion about resolving concerns.
How can you lift the cavity curse? Schedule a preventative dental consultation and examination at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry.
Hearing that you have periodontal disease (or “gum disease”) can be upsetting. Here at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette, Colorado, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help.
Most Broomfield parents know children’s oral health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Gordon West DDS, Aesthetic & General Dentistry recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers and children.
Sometimes the infection can be so advanced that not even the anesthetics will function, that is why sedation dentistry is so handy.
Periodontal disease in Boulder County, CO is more common than you might think, and can be cured with varying degrees of treatment depending on the severity.
Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. Colorado dentists and doctors are continually treating serious infections caused by oral piercings. Oral infections can be a real problem, and should be a major consideration before getting an oral piercing.