Hello, I’m Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry. Boulder County parents usually know the basics on children’s oral health: limit sugar, make sure they brush and floss regularly to avoid developing gum disease, take them to the dentist for twice-yearly exams and cleanings, discourage between-meal snacking, see that they get…
Gum Disease
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile In Lafayette
Categories: Dental Health, Gum Disease Treatment
Hi, I’m Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry. If you are one of my existing patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by our cosmetic and sedation dentistry practice. My team provides state-of-the-art dental care in a comfortable environment and we love taking care…
A New Reason To Eat More Fish In Lafayette, CO
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
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…
Periodontal Disease in Boulder County
Categories: Dental Health, Gum Disease Treatment
Periodontal disease in Boulder County is more common than you might think, and can be cured with varying degrees of treatment depending on the severity. What is periodontal disease? According to this article on Wikipedia, periodontal disease is ‘the name of a collection of inflammatory diseases affecting the tissues that surround and support the teeth.’…
Modern Dentistry With No Oxen Hooves In Boulder
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
Hi, my name is Dr. Gordon West and my staff and I at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry have been providing excellent cosmetic and sedation dentistry services for the people of Boulder since 1998. One of the most crucial elements of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There…
Diet Changes For Healthier Teeth In Boulder
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
Hello, I am Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Boulder. Today’s blog topic is ‘How Your Diet Affects Your Smile.’ I’m sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your Boulder cosmetic dentistry practice for cleanings, but did you know that making small changes to your diet can improve your…
If Your Gums Are Swollen And Sore, Call Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry
Categories: Dental Health, Gum Disease Treatment
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 &…
The Gift Of Oral Health In Boulder
Categories: Dental Health, general dentistry
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…
Why Is Dry Mouth Dangerous For Lafayette, CO Dental Patients?
Categories: Dental Health
Hello, welcome to the Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry blog. Today we are going to talk about Dry Mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually endanger the oral health of Lafayette, CO area cosmetic dentistry patients. Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a more common problem among older Lafayette, CO adults, however,…
Oral Health For Boulder Diabetics
Categories: Dental Health
Today’s Boulder dental article is entitled ‘Oral Health For Boulder Diabetics.’ Many Boulder people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Boulder diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, many Boulder dentists have…
