Utah Family Dentist Blog

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...

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....

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...

Was there a time that even if you have brush your teeth thoroughly, there still seemed to be a bad odor coming from your mouth? That is because bacteria may have been in your gums for a long time and brushing it off...

No matter how well you take care of your teeth, you are still at risk of losing one or more of them in time. It is critical to have missing teeth replaced. A missing tooth could cause a variety of problems. For...

Each culture has a unique way of doing things. Practices in one culture may raise eyebrows in another. While the goal of good oral health is consistent worldwide, different cultures find unique ways of achieving it....