Most health-conscious individuals in the Boulder, Boulder County and Boulder area exercise regularly, and many turn to sports drinks for hydration. While it’s true that they help maintain electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when tooth enamel erodes, those pearly whites…
Hello Boulder County! Thanks for visiting the Boulder County Smiles dental blog. Today we’re talking about eruption charts and what they are used for. First, an eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come out, or ‘erupt’, from the gums. A primary…
Hello, I am Dr. Gordon West. Whether you are a local Boulder cosmetic dentistry patient, or a blogosphere visitor, welcome to my dental blog. My dental practice is called Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry and is located at 1140 W South Boulder Rd, Ste 201. I have been practicing dentistry since 1998. Since…
Many folks in our Boulder community experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a problem. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, it can lead to severe health problems. Boulder people should not…
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, our Boulder patients are treated like family. I am Dr. Gordon West and my relationship with my clients is paramount. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile makeover for one of my patients. If…
Hello, I am Dr. Gordon West. Welcome to my Boulder dentist blog. Because my chosen profession is cosmetic dentistry, I can create total smile makeovers for my clients. If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. We have dedicated our professional lives to…
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…
Hello friends of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, today we’re talking about the modern dental office in Boulder County. Dentistry is a field of continual innovation. There are always new and improved ways to help Boulder County residents have the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible. Many dental offices in the Boulder County…
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,…
For those of you in the Lafayette, CO area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry is here for you. Dr. Gordon West has been treating this common problem since 1998. The first line of defense against…