Utah Family Dentist Blog
What to Do When Going to the Dentist Is Hard – Part 1: Anxious Children
A friend of mine was a foster parent to two young children who had never visited the dentist before. Even though they read books about the dentist and talked about what would happen before going, the children exhibited...
What’s Wrong With The Hard-Bristled Brush Anyway?
We recently wrote a blog post about how to brush your teeth the right way, but we thought that we would delve a little bit deeper into the world of toothbrushes. You’ve probably heard it a hundred times: brush with a...
Wow! Those are Some Really Old Teeth
From chipping out cavities with a sharpened stone to analyzing prehistoric plaque, teeth—and the methods we have developed to study them—give us a lot of insight into the last few million years. The shape and size of...
Can You Prolong your Dentures’ Lifespan?
Before we jump into the nitty-gritty of dentures, how to care for them, and how long they last, let’s dive into a pool of fascinating information about probably the most famous denture-wearer in U.S. history: George...
Brush Your Teeth the Most Efficient Way
Brushing your teeth is one of those things that you start learning how to do from your youngest days. Pediatric dentists even recommend wiping out your baby’s mouth daily with a soft, wet cloth before they have teeth!...
Can Smoking Affect Dental Implants?
People have been looking for ways to replace lost or damaged teeth for thousands of years with varying degrees of success. Fully functioning teeth not only make chewing and talking easier, but they also change the...