Utah Family Dentist Blog
Will My Children Inherit Poor Oral Health from Me?
It is impossible to know what life holds for every child, especially when it comes to inheriting traits from mom and dad. While we understand how genes influence features like eye color, height, and hair color, we...
What You Should Know About Getting Dental Implants
If you are missing teeth due to infection, injury or disease, you know that an incomplete smile can make you self-conscious. You may be reluctant to smile at coworkers and friends or shy away from pictures. There is no...
Should I Worry if My Baby’s Teeth are Crooked?
The eruption of a baby’s first tooth is an exciting time in the life of a parent. Over the coming months, several more teeth will appear, giving your little one a darling toothy grin. However, excitement can quickly...
Does My Dentist Really Need to Know My Health History?
It may seem that everywhere you go, receptionists are handing out forms – consent forms, release forms, insurance forms, and health history forms. While it may be obvious why a heart surgeon needs to know about all...
5 Ways Drinking Water Protects Your Teeth
The health benefits of drinking water throughout the day are widely known. Because the human body is mostly composed of water (i.e., about 60%), we need water to replenish the moisture lost through the lungs, skin, and...
Pulpitis – What a Pain!
One of the most common reasons to seek emergency dental care is a condition that may sound foreign to you even though the symptoms are all too familiar. Pulpitis, a dental condition characterized by swelling of the...





