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 […]
Benefits of Caring For Your Teeth
Ignoring your oral health may feel like no big deal. While missing a day or two of brushing or flossing probably won’t be a big deal, a bad habit of neglecting to brush or flossing long-term can harm your teeth and gum tissue. Not only can bacteria get out of control and cause you bad […]
How to protect your teeth during activities
Do you or your kids play sports? Dental injuries are a common thing when it comes to playing sports. Cracking or knocking out a tooth has become a reality for some kids and adults while playing sports. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be a reality for you or your child. Most Common Dental Emergencies Dental […]
What are oral cancer screenings?
Did you know that approximately 50,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year? Cancer can be a scary word, but we know that the best way to catch it is in its early stages when it comes to cancer. This means that we need to be routinely checking our patients for oral cancer […]
What to Expect With Dental Extractions
Hearing you need a dental extraction may be a shock. You might find yourself with questions like “Why do I need an extraction?” and “Is this going to hurt?” Rest assured, dental extractions may initially seem scary or like all hope is lost, but you and your mouth are in good hands! What Is A […]
What to Expect With Dental Fillings
Did you know that dental fillings are the number one restorative treatment done in dental offices? While we all would love perfectly healthy teeth, sometimes imbalances happen, and we find our teeth needing some additional attention. When Do You Need A Dental Filling? While there are many possible reasons you need a filling, the most […]
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 […]
What Can I Eat After a Dental Cleaning?
Do you love that smooth, slippery feeling on your teeth when you walk out of your dental appointment? Many people are surprised by how quickly their fresh feeling teeth seem to transition into feeling that they’ve grown a fuzzy coat on them. This feeling is just a normal part of eating food and bacteria getting […]
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 […]
Flu Like Symptoms After Teeth Cleaning
George had a dental appointment yesterday, and he soon after noticed feelings of nausea, fever, and pain. Could these flu-like symptoms be related to his dental work? These flu-like symptoms may result from his dental work. Though flu-like symptoms are not expected following a teeth cleaning, they are possible. When flu-like symptoms occur, they can […]
