Many dental patients are turning to metal-free dentistry. Instead of amalgam fillings, they elect composite and porcelain restorations. Non-metal fillings and crowns can be matched perfectly to your natural tooth color. Some people are sensitive to the metals used in conventional fillings. Non-metal materials can prevent potential tooth sensitivity. Controversy Over Whether Dental Amalgam is Toxic Another…
Did you know that advanced gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults? Since braces make oral hygiene a bit more complicated, orthodontic patients need to be extra vigilant about keeping their teeth and gums healthy to prevent gum disease. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we have some very definite…
Dental assistants are essential to the efficient operation of any dental practice, and Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO is no exception. In this article we’ll describe some of their roles, and in a small way pay tribute to these valued team members. In many ways, dental assistants are our right hands. They work closely…
If you want to restore your smile due to extensive tooth loss, you have a decision. Will you choose conventional dentures, or dentures supported by dental implants, like those available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette? When you consider the advantages of implant dentures, it is really no contest. Let’s compare conventional removable dentures and…
Did you know that the most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette, the good news is that gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups are critical, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone…
Dental crowns are restorations cemented over a tooth. They are held in place with a strong adhesive, but on occasion they can come off, especially after a number of years have gone by. Here are some tips from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO if this should happen to you. Here’s what to do: Find…
Do you have a missing tooth you would like to replace? While there is more than one option available, dental implants from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. What are dental implants? Dental implants have been hailed as one of the great advances in the field of dentistry, and with…
Trauma to the face and teeth can be caused by many accidents. They may take place during sports competition, outdoor recreation, and auto accidents, or may happen in non-traumatic situations like biting into something hard. If you need emergency dentistry, remember us at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. It is helpful to know if…
You’ve probably come across dental implant hype. ‘Dental implants are as good as natural teeth!’ ‘Tooth implants can anchor dentures so they don’t slip around!’ ‘Dental implants are far superior to dental bridges!’ Those are bold claims. However, individuals with dental implant procedures understand that they aren’t exaggerations. A permanent dental implant is the strongest…
Most parents make sure their child brushes their teeth. They do their best to limit candy and sugary drinks, and make sure there’s plenty of calcium and Vitamin D in their diets. But despite parents’ best efforts, we still treat a lot of tooth decay in kids at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Parents…