When they are properly cared for, adult teeth can last a lifetime. If you get a loose adult tooth it is a sign that something is going on, and you should call us at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO right away. There are a number of reasons why a permanent, adult tooth can become…
During a dental checkup at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to make accurate diagnoses…
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette, we are enthusiastic about providing patient-focused dental care of the highest standard. We are here to help you achieve excellent dental health. You could be our next success story! What is patient-focused care? A check-up with no cavities? A sensational smile? A crown that looks as natural as the…
Choosing a toothbrush for your child might not sound like a very critical issue, but it’s more important than you might think. With that in mind, Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO has some suggestions. The most important consideration is probably that your youngster likes the toothbrush. That makes it far more likely he or…
In this blog post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we offer some answers to frequent questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is repulsive, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can propagate and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss….
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we urge all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth at least twice a day. This very good habit is the single most important thing you can do to maintain your dental health. What kind of toothpaste should you use? There is no one-size-fits-all product on…
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A floss…
If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider sedation dentistry from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. First off, sedation dentistry is perfectly safe. At Boulder County Smiles, we offer several options. Perhaps you have a dentist-wary child who needs treatment. For simple dental procedures, topical anesthetics are applied to the…
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, our areas of expertise go beyond the teeth and gums. In this blog post, we are going to discuss jaw pain, and TMJ/TMD treatment. The human jaw is a complex joint, and sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint the cause of pain that is centered there. The upper jaw, of…
Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your…