At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry we not only offer excellent dental care to our pregnant patients, we provide quality preventative care and sedation dentistry for the entire family. Our Lafayette patients can expect professional cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers, and Boulder County cosmetic dentistry.
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10 Terrific Tooth Tips From Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry

10. If you are looking for an excellent dentist in the Lafayette area, we invite you to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gordon West at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry. At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we provide gentle, quality care for children and adults. Talk to us about preventative, restorative, cosmetic, or children’s dentistry. We look forward to serving you.
Bleeding Gums After Your 6-Month Cleaning?

Hi, I’m Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette. Avoiding gum disease is just one of the many important goals I have for my Boulder and Broomfield patients. Along with optimum dental health, I also seek to give my patients the beautiful smiles they desire through cosmetic dentistry including porcelain veneers, crowns, dental bonding, and teeth whitening.
“Call Teeth What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy, Boulder!”

Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. Here in Lafayette, Colorado we have a lot of fun ways to refer to our teeth. And while you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Making time in your busy Boulder or Boulder County day to brush and…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?

Hello Lafayette, CO residents! Your overall oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at the line where the tooth and gum meet. The…
Developing Good Dental Habits In Boulder County

Benjamin Franklin once said: It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them. This holds true for almost everything in life, including dental care. For parents in the Boulder County area, teaching your children good oral hygiene techniques early in life will help them avoid the lifelong consequences. If you wait too long…
Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Boulder County Tobacco Chewers

Hello Boulder County dental friends. Today’s topic is ‘The Dangers Of Smokeless Tobacco’. Cigarette sales at most stores have decreased in the past decade, but some Boulder County tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception in the Boulder area (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely…
Boulder Mouths And Stomatitis

Ouch! The mouth is not a fun place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. It seems that even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort for Boulder County dental patients. These non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are called stomatitis. A good general definition for stomatitis is the inflammation of…
Mouthwash Facts In Boulder County

Hi, I am Dr. Gordon West and this is the Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry blog. In today’s post I would like to discuss mouthwash. Many Boulder County residents use mouthwashes to freshen their breath and help retard gum disease and tooth decay. Mouthwash should never be used exclusively though, good oral hygiene…
Saliva And Lafayette’s Dental Health

Hi. I’m Dr. Gordon West. Welcome to my Lafayette, CO dental blog. Today we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people in the Lafayette, CO areas may think it’s gross, saliva is essential to dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of…