Attention Boulder dental patients: brushing twice daily may help lower your risk of heart disease. Boulder scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems. However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported…
As health professionals, we know that Lafayette, CO cosmetic dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth and gums, but we sometimes overlook the importance of the tongue. Have you ever considered all the amazing things your tongue can do? It helps us talk, perceive the texture and flavor of food, chew, and swallow. This…
Hello, I’m Dr. Gordon West. Welcome to my Lafayette cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s article focuses on the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. General dentists in Lafayette are dedicated to preventing and treating oral disease such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a…
The worry about finding affordable cosmetic dentistry in Lafayette is one of the biggest reasons why many people in the Lafayette, CO area avoid going to the dentist. However, the truth is that affordable dentistry is available in Lafayette at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, and we want to help you get the…
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, Dr. Gordon West is often asked how to choose the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush in Lafayette can be as difficult as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental…
Every Boulder County dentistry patient’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are diligent about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. Gingivitis is the term…
Have you ever wished you could quickly attach perfectly shaped, dazzling white front surfaces to your teeth? Guess what? You can! With porcelain veneers, you can eliminate smile imperfections in just one visit to your Lafayette cosmetic dental office.
Are you skeptical of promises of a ‘perfect smile’ a ‘celebrity smile’ or ‘a dazzling, youthful smile’? Let’s talk about the most popular Lafayette cosmetic dentistry procedures and the results that can be expected.
There are many dentists that will perform cometic dentistry services. However, a true cosmetic dentist has completed rigorous courses in addition to dental school which will give you a spectacular smile.
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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.
