Q: For residents: When is the least expensive tooth replacement method really the most expensive? A: When it ends up costing far more in the long run. Many dentistry patients who lose a tooth do not understand the importance of replacing it with a dental implant. They wrongly believe that one missing tooth is not…
I’m of in . Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth…
If you are one of the many denture wearers, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth. The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like natural teeth….
For thousands of years, dentures have been allowing people to chew foods harder than mashed bananas and flash some teeth when they smile. However, denture wearers know how unstable, irritating, embarrassing, and inconvenient they can be. Today, dental patients with missing teeth are fortunate to have a tooth replacement choice that is far better than…
Not everything was better back in the “good old days.” Take dentures, for instance. Dentures have been around for generations and have certainly improved the lives of thousands of people who have lost many or all of their teeth. However, Grandpa’s traditional false teeth are not the ideal tooth replacement. Traditional dentures can impede many…
Most health-conscious individuals in the Boulder, Boulder County and Boulder area exercise regularly, and many turn to sports drinks for hydration. While it’s true that they help maintain electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when tooth enamel erodes, those pearly whites…
Many Lafayette adults dream of having a celebrity smile, but for some, the thought of enduring months or years with a mouth full of metal thwarts those dreams. If you live in the Lafayette area and don’t want to sport old-school metal braces, we are happy to report that there is a better way using…
Hello, I’m Dr. Gordon West, and my practice is called Gordon West DDS, Aesthetic & General Dentistry. Welcome to my dental blog. Today I wanted to tell you a little bit about a common dental service we offer at our Boulder area cosmetic dental office: porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are one of our most popular…
Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth that indicate compromised bones in the rest of the body.
Taking the first step by scheduling a cosmetic dental consultation is your key to understanding your options and preparing to make decisions. Learn about the possibilities for your smile with Lafayette, CO dentist Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Boulder County, Colorado.