Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s Lafayette, CO cosmetic dental blog takes a look at dental x-rays. Panoramic If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic x-ray taken of…
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry we know that many Boulder County children fear going to the cosmetic dentist. I am Dr. Gordon West and my staff and I at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry want to make your child’s first visit to my Boulder County practice a positive experience. Regular dental…
It’s a question that many parents in Boulder debate: When should I take my child in for their first dental appointment? The answer may be a little earlier than you think. The American Dental Association recommends that a child sees a dentist around twelve months of age. This happens to be about the time when…
Hi. I’m Dr. Gordon West. Welcome to my Lafayette, CO dental blog. Today we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people in the Lafayette, CO areas may think it’s gross, saliva is essential to dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of…
Oral piercing is a popular form of body-art in Lafayette, CO, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. I’m Dr. Gordon West, a dentist serving the Lafayette, CO area. When my patients ask me about the safety of oral piercings, I make sure they understand the possible consequences. First, Boulder residents should know…
Hello, I’m Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry. Boulder County parents usually know the basics on children’s oral health: limit sugar, make sure they brush and floss regularly to avoid developing gum disease, take them to the dentist for twice-yearly exams and cleanings, discourage between-meal snacking, see that they get…
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…
Hello Lafayette, CO dental blog visitors, welcome to the Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry blog. I am Dr. Gordon West. I came across an interesting dental article on the Web MD Health News site the other day. The article is entitled ‘Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease.’ Author Jennifer Warner explains that…
Hi, my name is Dr. Gordon West and my staff and I at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry have been providing excellent cosmetic and sedation dentistry services for the people of Boulder since 1998. One of the most crucial elements of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There…
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, one of the most common complaints we hear from Boulder cosmetic dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores. There are many different kinds of oral lesions which can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical…