Utah Family Dentist Blog
Help for Kids’ Crooked Teeth
Why do some people’s teeth grow in perfectly straight while others are terribly crooked? There are a number of theories on the subject. One theory links crooked teeth with the way people gathered food in antiquity....
Give Your Kids Stronger Teeth with These Foods
A nutritious diet is essential for healthy kids. Food affects all aspects of their well-being—including their dental health. Encouraging your children to eat the following healthy foods will help them maintain strong...
What to do if Your Tooth Gets Knocked Out
Teeth of both adults and children can be knocked out due to injury or accident. But a dislodged tooth doesn’t have to be lost forever. If you take the proper steps and seek the help of a dentist, you could preserve...
Getting Help for an Abscessed Tooth
Anyone can get an abscessed tooth, which is a pocket of pus that forms around the root of an infected tooth. Some people mistakenly believe that an abscessed tooth will heal on its own, but if you leave an abscessed...
Do Your Gums Bleed?
You should not ignore bleeding gums. There is usually an underlying reason for the bleeding that you need to address. Bleeding gums could indicate gingivitis or other problems that require the attention of a dentist....
Have you Heard any of These Teeth Myths?
There are various myths about teeth that have been floating around for years. You may have even found yourself believing in some of them. Here are some of the more common ones: Brush after every meal The popular belief...