Hello, I’m Dr. Gordon West. At my Lafayette, CO practice I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related cosmetic dentistry issues. Lafayette, CO men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene…
Hello Boulder dental blog visitors, welcome to the Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry blog. I am dentist Dr. Gordon West and I specialize in cosmetic dentistry and sedation dentistry. A close friend of mine recently expressed fears about an upcoming dental procedure. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried…
Pain isn’t fun. Your Boulder County cosmetic dentist knows this, and that is why the dental team at Gordon West DDS, Aesthetic & 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 dental procedures…
When people in the Boulder area think of diet and oral health, they probably think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda and sugary-fruit drinks are only part of the issue. The typical American diet…
When my Boulder County dental clients ask me if mouthwash cures bad breath, I tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive problems. The best-selling mouthwashes…
Attention Boulder dental patients: brushing twice daily may help lower your risk of heart disease. Boulder scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems. However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported…
Why should everyone in Lafayette brush at least twice a day? Let’s take a look at why this is so important. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and inhibits the build up of plaque. If we let food…
Hello, I’m Dr. Gordon West. Welcome to my Lafayette cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s article focuses on the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. General dentists in Lafayette are dedicated to preventing and treating oral disease such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a…
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…
At Gordon West DDS, Cosmetic & General Dentistry, we have a prevention-oriented philosophy of dental care. Lafayette cosmetic dentistry patients of all ages need to start with an exam to determine their current status.