Utah Family Dentist Blog
How Hormones Impact Oral Health for Women
Your hormones may be affecting more than your mood, energy, or menstrual cycle. They can also change what's happening inside your mouth. For women, hormonal shifts throughout life can influence gum health, tooth...
How To Talk to Your Kids About Going to the Dentist
If your child announces, "I'm not going!" the moment you mention a dentist appointment, you're not alone. Dental anxiety in kids often starts long before anyone picks up a toothbrush or adjusts a chair. It starts with...
Are You a Good Candidate for a Dental Bridge?
Losing a tooth changes more than your appearance. Over time, a missing tooth affects how you chew and speak. Eventually, the surrounding teeth shift to fill the space. Those changes can keep building, which is why many...
What To Know About the Risks of Gum Disease
When most people hear "gum disease," they think of symptoms like bleeding gums and bad breath. While those do happen with gum disease, the reality is that the effects go much deeper. Gum disease is one of the most...
5 Ways To Manage Dental Anxiety at Your Next Appointment
Dental anxiety is more common than most people realize. You might feel your shoulders tense the moment you schedule an appointment, or find yourself rescheduling year after year because the thought of sitting in the...
A Quick Guide to Dissolvable Stitches After a Tooth Extraction
You’ve just had a tooth pulled, and now there are tiny stitches in your mouth that feel strange and unfamiliar. It’s completely normal to wonder: How long are these going to stay here? If this is your first extraction,...