Maintenance is vital for many things in life. Our vehicles and homes require routine maintenance to keep things functioning as they should, and so do our bodies. Your mouth gets a lot of use and goes through much wear and tear over the years. Your adult teeth are meant to be with you throughout your […]
How a Dental Crown Works
A dental crown is a “tooth cap” that can fit over the top of your tooth. It is usually a custom fit for your exact tooth to restore esthetics and function. A dental crown can restore your damaged tooth to function with just a few dental procedures. What Can A Dental Crown Fix? Dental crowns […]
What is a Gum Lift Procedure?
Could you benefit from a gum lift? A gum lift is sometimes called a crown lengthening treatment or a gummy smile fix. In a gum lift, we reduce the amount of gum tissue around specific teeth. This allows for more of your tooth structure to be seen. Why Would You Want A Gum Lift Procedure? […]
Living With Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a “silent” disease because many adults have it without even knowing it. The Center for Disease Control states that 42% of adults have gum disease. The rate of gum disease increases to 60% among adults aged 65 and older. Do You Have Gum Disease? Your teeth feel great, and you brush daily, […]
Simple Habits to get into to save your natural teeth
If you knew what simple steps would keep you away from cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, and chipped teeth, would you make sure to do those steps? While we can’t guarantee that you will never experience oral diseases, studies and history show us that certain behaviors increase your chances of healthy teeth and lower your […]
Can a Dentist Tell If You Smoke?
You just got the reminder call from your dentist that your dental appointment is coming up later this week. Do you find yourself suddenly changing what you have been doing in hopes that all will be good in your mouth by the time you are at your dental appointment? If so, you’re not alone! Many […]
Should I Change My Toothbrush After Being Sick
January and February can be challenging times for our immune systems. Viruses seem to be at their peak during these months, and cold, flu and COVID season are in full force here in Utah. If only we could dodge all the virus and bacteria bugs, wouldn’t life be easy? The thing is that viruses and […]
9 Tips to Improve Your Teeth and Gums
Maintaining your gums and teeth doesn’t have to be as complicated or as dreadful as you may think. Making minor improvements can go a long way towards helping you eliminate cavities and gum disease. Attaining good oral health is much like having good overall health. It comes down to being intentional about doing a few […]
Its Time to Schedule End of Year Exams!
There is no denying that we are heading into a busy season with Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner. Perhaps you are thinking, I just want to get through the holidays, and then I will give my teeth the attention they need. It’s easy to want to push off that recommended treatment last time […]
Dental Hygienist Appreciation Month
It’s that time of year where we get to highlight and thank a very valuable part of our dental team, our dental hygienists! When it comes to your time in our dental office, have you realized that you spend more time with our dental hygienists than with any other professional in the dental office? If […]
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