Utah Family Dentist Blog
How to Care for Your Dental Ceramics
If you have had a tooth repaired or restored, your dentist has probably used ceramic materials. Ceramic is a very popular dental material because it closely approximates the color and translucency of natural teeth....
Children’s Books About Protecting Teeth and Oral Hygiene
March 2 is Read Across America Day. The date for the observance coincides with the birthday of Theodor Geisel who wrote more than 60 children’s books using the pen name Dr. Seuss. The celebration aims to awaken in all...
New Technologies to Help Cavities Heal Themselves
Researchers are engaged in finding ways for teeth to repair themselves using their own stem cells. The aim is to eliminate the need for conventional dental fillings. The study is still in the laboratory stages, but it...
Help for Removing Dentures
Using and caring for your dentures could be overwhelming at first, but after a few weeks practice, it will become an easy part of your daily routine. Denture adhesives are strips, pastes, or powders that keep your...
Have a Cavity? What to Expect with a Dental Filling
A dental filling is an oral health procedure that restores the anatomy, function, and integrity of a tooth that has been damaged by dental caries or trauma. When there is a tooth cavity, the dentist removes the portion...
Protect Your Teeth This Valentine’s Day
In 1868, Richard Cadbury introduced the first box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day. Since then, sweets have become one of the most popular gifts exchanged by sweethearts on Valentine’s Day. Few people want to...