Does Your Boulder Dentist Conjure Up Cavities?
How can you lift the cavity curse? Schedule a preventative dental consultation and examination at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry.
Tonsil Stones: Lafayette’s Questions Answered
The first thing that Boulder County, Louisville, and Broomfield dental patients usually ask about tonsil stones is, “What in the world are tonsil stones?”
Are Childhood Cavities Inevitable?
Did you know that tooth decay is the second most common childhood health problem in Colorado – after the common cold? If you have a newborn or toddler, you have a phenomenal opportunity to establish daily habits for lifelong oral health.
If Only I Had Taken Care Of My Teeth…
We hope you don’t ever say, “If only I had taken care of my teeth!” If you have neglected your teeth, we invite you to let us help you get back on track to oral health. At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we are committed to helping patients establish and maintain dental health. We help all of our patients feel relaxed and comfortable in a friendly, non-judgmental atmosphere.
Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?
Here is the Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry guide to treating teeth grinding. Bruxism is a medical term used for grinding teeth.
Are All Carbs Created Equal?
Hello, I am Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS: Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette. Today, we are focusing on diet and oral health.
I’m sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your Lafayette dental practice for required cleanings, but did you know that making small but important changes to your diet can improve your oral health?
4 Super Tips For Strong Enamel In Boulder County
Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? It’s true! This substance, found on the outer surface of your teeth, truly should last a lifetime. But just because it’s super strong doesn’t mean you don’t have to work to take care of it.
Look For The Seal In Boulder
When you go to a Boulder County or Lafayette, CO drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, make sure that it carries the seal of the American Dental Association. The seal is there to help you make the best choices you can for the products you need to keep your mouth clean and healthy.
Do You Have Xerostomia?
Most dental patients in the Boulder and Louisville area know that they can go to their local dentist for toothaches, cleanings, and bleeding gums (not to mention cosmetic dentistry procedures such as a smile makeover), but there are some lesser-known oral concerns that your Broomfield dentist can also help you with.
3 Cavity Fighters For Broomfield Kids
Most Broomfield parents know children’s oral health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Gordon West DDS, Aesthetic & General Dentistry recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers and children.