Do you have teeth missing? Then you are not alone. Even though the U.S. is one of the most advanced countries in the world, tooth loss is commonplace. In middle age, it tends to become more common. We have a solution at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. According to Harvard Medical School, the average…
For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. But many dental insurance companies don’t cover teeth implants. But you shouldn’t give up on dental implants if your provider doesn’t cover them. You may be able to get coverage for part of the procedure. Or your…
We fill a lot of cavities at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way. We really stress preventative dentistry as the key to…
Dentures secured by implants are permanent dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts, and they are available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. The metal posts are called dental implants. Permanent dental implants can be used in many different ways. In this post, we describe one application: as a sturdy base…
If you have teeth missing, you are probably self-conscious. A smile is one of the first things people notice. In our society–perhaps unfairly–a healthy smile is associated with beauty, youth and success. In addition to personal attractiveness, missing teeth negatively impact health and quality of life. Let’s talk about it. The Teeth Surrounding The Missing…
Dental sealants are one of the best ways to protect your child’s teeth against decay. They’re easy to apply, and available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Here are five good reasons to have your child’s teeth treated with dental sealants: They are considered a very conservative, non-invasive treatment. They are really effective: children…
Many men and women have experienced an increase in self-confidence with dental implant treatment at in . Nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping people dramatically improve their smile and overall morale. We Offer The Latest Implant Options We offer the latest teeth implants to correct dental problems and restore teeth. In addition to implants,…
Tooth decay is far too common in young people. Despite everyone’s best efforts, we still see too much of it at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Brushing may not be enough Sometimes parents think that baby teeth aren’t all that important, since they’ll eventually fall out and be replaced by adult teeth. That, however,…
Does your smile convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could impact your smile, such as tooth decay, gingivitis (gum disease), or just the overall wear….
If you or a loved one has difficulty sleeping night after night, it may be a sign of sleep apnea. This is a condition that, left untreated, can lead to serious health issues. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we can help. First, some definitions: People with sleep apnea experience interrupted breathing while they…