Hello, my name is Dr. Gordon West and I want to welcome you to my Lafayette dental blog. My dental practice, Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, wants to help our Boulder County, Louisville, and Broomfield patients to be knowledgeable about oral health issues. Today we are going to discuss the complexity and importance…
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Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet

Proper nutrition can benefit you in a number of ways; increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. How often, however, do you look at how your diet influences your oral health? Your diet can impact your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum condition. Healthy…
Are You Getting Your Dose Of D?

Most Boulder people know that vitamin D is important for healthy teeth and bones, but many of us fail to get adequate amounts. Today’s article is a friendly reminder to our patients – especially expectant mothers – about the importance of vitamin D. Here is a sampling of vitamin D findings from around the web:…
3 Reliable Steps To Find The Best Lafayette, Colorado Dentist

Looking for the best dentist in Lafayette? You can click around on the computer or watch for postcard ads in your mailbox. Even then, the outcome is shaky at best. Finding the best dentist in Lafayette truly hinges on what you are looking for. Are you looking for consistent, professional evaluation? Are you looking for…
Boulder: Is Your Low-Carb Diet Giving You Dragon Breath?

Many residents in the Boulder, Boulder County, and Lafayette, CO area mistakenly believe that all bad breath is linked to insufficient brushing.
Healthy Smiles For Colorado Kids

I’m Dr. Gordon West. I want to remind Lafayette parents that oral health is an intrinsic component of overall health.
Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette Cares For Teeth

Dentists in Lafayette are concerned with your oral health and thus care about the condition of your mouth and all of your many teeth. At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well…