Our teeth work hard and are continuously under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Unfortunately, enamel erosion is extremely prevalent, though largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies are acidic foods and beverages. Other factors that can weaken enamel or wear it away are some…
We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health threats. At Gordon West DDS – Aesthetic & General Dentistry, too often, we treat dental caries and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their children out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to protect…
1. Which of the following are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Underbite c. Diabetes d. Genetic make-up 2. Which of the items below are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that appear to be longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Bleeding gums d. Swollen gums 3….
When individuals seek cosmetic dentistry to improve their smile, porcelain veneers are a celebrated option. Unlike a crown that completely covers the tooth, a veneer is a super thin layer of a very heavy-duty porcelain, composite bonding, or ceramic. When bonded to a tooth, the veneer creates a natural, translucent, and new surface. It improves…
When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career,…
Bite down hard, but not on Dr. West’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the trouble and there are ways to make it right. Let Gordon West DDS – Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette, Colorado help you with that everyday…
Is it time to get your life back in order, Lafayette? Call it Spring Cleaning. Call it a Hard Reset. I like to call the small and simple tasks cling-ons. These are things like refill a prescription, change your furnace filter, get your oil changed, replace the lightbulb or make a dental appointment. If you’ve…
Remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, those with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many adults, you started developing cavities fairly young and started receiving the…
In today’s post, we will veer a bit off the beaten path, so to speak, and review a distinguished dental specialty; forensic dentistry. The official term for the use of dentistry in criminal cases and post mortem identification is forensic odontology. These specialists are rarely recognized but play a vital role in crime and disaster…
Restorative dentistry procedures don’t have to be expensive or take a long time. Boost your confidence at Gordon West DDS – Aesthetic & General Dentistry. Call to learn more about dental implants and dentures.