Pain isn’t fun. Your Lafayette, CO dentist knows this, and that is why the dental team at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry have made patient comfort a top priority. In conjunction with creating a relaxing environment, your dentist has various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different cosmetic dentistry…
Hello Boulder County friends of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry! Thanks for stopping by the ultimate cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are talking about personal transformation. Many Boulder County men and women want to reinvent themselves in at least one aspect of their life. Some people are training for a new career. Some…
It’s a question that many parents in Boulder debate: When should I take my child in for their first dental appointment? The answer may be a little earlier than you think. The American Dental Association recommends that a child sees a dentist around twelve months of age. This happens to be about the time when…
Hi. I’m Dr. Gordon West. Welcome to my Lafayette, CO dental blog. Today we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people in the Lafayette, CO areas may think it’s gross, saliva is essential to dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of…
Hello, I’m Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry. At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we expertly provide all of the advanced general and cosmetic dental procedures available including teeth whitening, short term braces, dental crowns and bridges, porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, gum contouring, and crown lengthening. We also…
Cosmetic dentistry techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the Boulder area. Unlike conventional removable dentures, extensive mouth reconstruction involves strong, functional and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone. You have probably heard around Boulder about dental implants; the tooth…
Oral piercing is a popular form of body-art in Lafayette, CO, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. I’m Dr. Gordon West, a dentist serving the Lafayette, CO area. When my patients ask me about the safety of oral piercings, I make sure they understand the possible consequences. First, Boulder residents should know…
Hello, I’m Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry. Boulder County parents usually know the basics on children’s oral health: limit sugar, make sure they brush and floss regularly to avoid developing gum disease, take them to the dentist for twice-yearly exams and cleanings, discourage between-meal snacking, see that they get…
Many folks in our Boulder community experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a problem. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, it can lead to severe health problems. Boulder people should not…
Hi, I’m Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry. If you are one of my existing patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by our cosmetic and sedation dentistry practice. My team provides state-of-the-art dental care in a comfortable environment and we love taking care…