Children’s dental experts generally recommend that parents brush their kids’ teeth until they’re around seven years old. That’s about the time most kids begin to assert their independence, so it’s a good time for them to take over. But sometimes kids get stubborn about brushing. Then what? Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette has some tips….
Millions of people get so worked up about dental appointments that they skip the dentist entirely. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we understand that dental anxiety is a very real thing, and that for some people it’s more like dental phobia. But skipping the dentist is not a good idea. Sedation dentistry may…
Implant-supported dentures from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette are total game-changers, when it comes to artificial teeth. If you haven’t heard, dental implants are titanium posts that we insert into the jaw. Within a few months the implant and bone have grown together. Once that has happened, the implant is ready. Implant-supported dentures are artificial…
TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint, which is your jaw. As a hinge joint it can move up and down, forward and backward, and side to side. All that mobility contributes to its vulnerability: the jaw joint is subject to a painful condition called TMJ disorder, which is treatable at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette…
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by name of practice. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both, some people…
Most dental implants are made from titanium. The reason for this is titanium’s unique ability to fuse with human bone. We offer state-of-the-art dental implants at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. For a dental implant procedure, a titanium post is surgically placed directly into the jawbone. After a few months the implant and the bone…
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. But it is a preventable disease, and also treatable, at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth for two to three minutes, at least twice a day, with…
Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother doing anything about it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when they smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back…
A successful dental implant is virtually undetectable in both its appearance and function, and we have placed a lot of them at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Most people who are missing one or more teeth are viable candidates for implants. But there are a few requirements, and one of the most important is that…
Do you like your smile? If your answer is no, you can make some improvements. We invite you to consider a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. There are really good reasons to upgrade your smile. Look and feel younger. Improve your oral health. Increase your confidence. Smile all the…