At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, Dr. Gordon West is often asked how to choose the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush in Lafayette can be as difficult as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental…
Every Boulder County dentistry patient’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are diligent about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. Gingivitis is the term…
When Dr. Gordon West of Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Lafayette repairs a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. (We’re talking tooth-specific locale here; it doesn’t matter whether you live in Longmont, Louisville, or Broomfield.) If there is a chip, crack…
Many of the people who visit Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry have questions about Lafayette cosmetic dentistry. It seems that everyone is interested in cosmetic dentistry, but there are many questions that only your local Lafayette dentist can answer. While Lafayette cosmetic dentistry is not the answer for everyone in Lafayette, new developments…
Looking For A Cosmetic Dentist In Lafayette is sometimes a simple matter of word of mouth. The most common way for people to find a cosmetic dentist in a new area such as Lafayette is to ask a friend or neighbor. ‘Who is your dentist?’ is a common question. The answer is usually followed up…
Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry offers high quality cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, and sedation dentistry to provide that special, local dental care to our dental patients. Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry is a dental provider for the city of Lafayette in the state of Colorado. We also provide cosmetic, implant, and sedation…
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the ‘impossible’ not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Lafayette as well. Dr. Gordon West has been restoring teeth since 1998. Ongoing training is…
As your local Boulder dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Sometimes mouth sores can be an issue, and while Boulder dentists often defer to an oral surgeon for extreme cases, we can help you make an assessment. If you live in the Boulder area and have a…
When is the last time you had a dental checkup? Most people in the Lafayette area between the ages of 25 and 75 need a dental checkup every six months. If you live in Lafayette and are at higher risk for oral diseases, you should have your teeth checked every four months, or at least…
If you are pregnant, your oral health may be the last thing on your mind. However, many Lafayette women experience an increase in dental problems during pregnancy. This article contains important information for expectant Lafayette mothers and those planning to become pregnant. Dr. Gordon West recommends having a thorough dental cleaning early in your pregnancy….