Hello Lafayette! Remember when being a toothless five-year-old captivated friends and family? When a lisp was considered precious and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults in the Boulder area. Toothless smiles are embarrassing and lisps can make you self-conscious. But your days of capturing delighted looks and commanding a conversation may not be gone forever…
Cavities may get so bad that you will see pits or holes in your teeth, but symptoms may be more subtle, such as sensitivity, pain when biting, or a toothache.
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, Dr. Gordon West is commonly seen working miracles on all types of smiles.
Hello Boulder! When you look in the mirror, do you like what you see? If the answer is, ‘Not really,’ then you may want to consider these 5 reasons for people in Boulder to make some small improvements or undergo a complete smile re-design. 5. A little goes a long way. Some of the most…
It may sound like a catastrophe to many Boulder area dental patients, but having a tooth knocked out doesn’t always mean you’ll need cosmetic dentistry to fix your smile. If you can keep a cool head and remember a few simple instructions, chances are your tooth can be salvaged. The most important things for Lafayette…
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. Here in Lafayette, Colorado we have a lot of fun ways to refer to our teeth. And while you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Making time in your busy Boulder or Boulder County day to brush and…
If you are considering a multi-procedure smile makeover or extensive restorative dental work, here are four considerations: All At Once Or Over Time? At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, our smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific procedures necessary to achieve…
Hello Boulder County dental friends. Today’s topic is ‘The Dangers Of Smokeless Tobacco’. Cigarette sales at most stores have decreased in the past decade, but some Boulder County tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception in the Boulder area (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely…
Are you a busy Lafayette resident who can’t find the time to improve your smile? My name is Dr. Gordon West and my staff and I at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry believe finding the time to restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth is the most important thing you can do with your…
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry we know that many Boulder County children fear going to the cosmetic dentist. I am Dr. Gordon West and my staff and I at Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry want to make your child’s first visit to my Boulder County practice a positive experience. Regular dental…