Hi. I’m Dr. Gordon West. Welcome to my Boulder County dental blog! I find that many of my patients in the Boulder County area get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a sticky…
Hello Boulder dental friends. Welcome to my Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry blog. This site is for my remarkable patients and anyone in the Boulder area who is seeking: A smile makeover A family dentist who is great with children Quick solutions to any immediate oral problems A dental practice that focuses on preventative…
Many dental patients in the Boulder area may wonder why, with all the advances in dental medicine, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools are the best…
Are you one of the many Lafayette, CO singles looking for a significant other? Perhaps you recently broke off a dysfunctional partnership and are determined to make a better choice this time around. I’m not talking about a relationship with a girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse – I’m talking about something equally important – your relationship…
Many Boulder dentistry patients have discovered the benefits of anxiety-free dentistry (sometimes called sedation dentistry). There are three main types of sedation options available in the Boulder area. Inhalation Nitrous Oxide, sometimes called ‘laughing gas‘ has been used in Boulder cosmetic dentist offices for over a century, because, in many ways, it is an ideal…
If you live in the Boulder area and are planning to take a vacation or business trip soon, I recommend you coordinate your dental care with your travel schedule. It’s always a good idea to have a checkup with your Boulder cosmetic dentist prior to leaving on long vacations, especially if your trip is taking…
Your Lafayette, CO dentist knows that it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats, but they will tell you that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles from…
I have been creating spectacular smiles at my Lafayette, CO cosmetic dental practice since 1998. Each one of my Lafayette, CO area smile makeover clients values their new smile almost as much as I value their trust. My loyal patients, along with my dedicated dental team, have made my professional career particularly rewarding. Working as…
It may surprise you to know that some Boulder people have very strong opinions about which type of toothbrush is the best: manual or electric. Is there really one that is clearly better? Most Boulder cosmetic dentists will tell you that all toothbrushes, when used correctly, are effective in removing plaque and that choosing which kind…
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.
