Utah Family Dentist Blog
Thumbsucking Might Not be the Villain You Imagined
Sucking thumbs starts early. The sucking instinct is a powerful one, essential for eating and survival. And it starts early, even before birth. Sometimes a baby will find their thumb and suck away while floating around...
Teeth for Two
Your ankles are swollen. Sleeping is miserable. You are hot. You are cold. You want naps ALL the time. And don’t forget about. . . wait a minute, what were we talking about? Right. . . being pregnant. Pregnancy is an...
Help Kids Dance (and Laugh) Their Way to Clean Teeth
Brushing teeth has been around for a while. We’ve come a long way from chewing on bark, but the basics are still in place. Our teeth and mouth are happier and healthier with regular scrubbing. And yet, it isn’t always...
Bad Breath Sometimes Runs Deep
If you’re old enough to remember Seinfeld, you may remember this little gem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRZ5RpsytRA A “close talker” can be an unpleasant experience. Add some halitosis and it can be downright...
Good Sleep and Good Teeth
Brace yourselves for some radical news: Sleep is really good for you. Let's say that a little louder for those in the back that couldn't hear. Sleep is really really good for you. Here's what sleep does: Reduces stress...
Just Breathe
Several things in life can cause anxiety: Spiders Public speaking Small spaces Heights Algebra (you know we are right) The virus that must not be named (we will give you a hint, it rhymes with Sherona) You could...