Welcome to the Lafayette, CO dental blog! Today we are going to look at the secret life of our teeth. The shape of each tooth gives a clue to what it does. The incisors, or your front teeth, are sharp. They need to be because they are there to cut food and their curvature helps…
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s Lafayette, CO cosmetic dental blog takes a look at dental x-rays. Panoramic If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic x-ray taken of…
Hello Lafayette, CO dental blog visitors, welcome to the Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry blog. I am Dr. Gordon West. I came across an interesting dental article on the Web MD Health News site the other day. The article is entitled ‘Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease.’ Author Jennifer Warner explains that…
What is a beautiful smile worth? Men and women who have received a smile makeover at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette, CO say it was worth every penny. Your smile is a part of you that you share with your family, friends, and colleagues every day. An attractive smile creates confidence….
If you are a worried Boulder County resident experiencing inflamed gums or an aching tooth, you’re are not alone. About one third of U.S. adults are affected by tooth decay, according to the CDC, and gum disease plagues one in seven people age 35 to 40. Don’t ignore these symptoms, call Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic &…
Hello Lafayette, CO! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you I can help. My name is Dr. Gordon West and I have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Lafayette area since 1998 at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General…
Hello Boulder County! Do you want brighter, whiter teeth? Most Boulder County folks notice their teeth dulling as the years go by, but some foods, drinks, and even mouthwashes can stain teeth at any age. Over-the-counter tooth whitening products like kits, strips, or toothpastes may slightly lighten stains, but for a truly brilliant smile, Dr. Gordon…