“It’s just a small sore, it will go away.” “I’m too busy right now, I’ll go to a dentist later.” “A little sensitivity is no big deal.” It happens to most Lafayette residents at least once in their life. Your teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops a dull ache. A sore on…
Millions of Americans don’t have dental insurance, and many Colorado employer plans have limited benefits. Some Lafayette people who fail to get adequate dental care say “It’s too pricey.” If you are really living below poverty level, this excuse may be valid – but if you have an average income, you can probably shift your…
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Improving your oral hygiene doesn’t have to take a lot of time. In fact, you can establish a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m Dr. Gordon West with Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry writing to offer my patients in Broomfield, Boulder County, and Louisville 6 easy ways to…
Ouch! No Boulder dental patient wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth, so today in the Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry dental blog we are going to focus on how to avoid this preventable problem.
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…
It doesn’t have to be potatoes, but the mouth does request that we take a good look at what can be damaging and upsetting it.
Some of the most popular dental topics discussed in Boulder County and Lafayette relate to cosmetic dentistry, such as teeth whitening, veneers, and dental implants. However, the desire to avoid cavities is still the main reason Louisville and Broomfield residents visit their dentists, so today the Lafayette dental blog is going to highlight the 5 things you need to know about cavities.
Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. They usually involve parties, delicious food, and sweets. It’s important that Boulder, Boulder County, and Louisville dental patients be careful that these happy times don’t take a toll on their oral health.
Today’s Boulder County Smiles blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the Boulder area.
All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth
We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those that are swallowed immediately. For example, sipping a soda or sucking on a mint can be worse than eating a candy bar all at once.