Utah Family Dentist Blog

People with gum problems are often unsure about whether they have gingivitis or periodontitis. The confusion stems from the fact that the two dental issues are very closely related. Gingivitis usually comes ahead of...

Tooth fillings are a dental restoration procedure designed to artificially restore the integrity, anatomy, and function of a tooth that has been damaged by cavities, decay, or trauma. Tooth filling may be classified as...

Smoking is associated with tooth loss. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, men who smoke could lose almost three teeth for every 10 years of smoking while women could lose 1.5 teeth for the same period....

Why do we need to have regular dental cleaning? Our mouth is not a separate part of our body and it usually takes a lot of beatings from the food we eat and drink. If you don’t get rid of the plaque that accumulates on...

Sometimes people are reluctant to smile because their teeth are a far cry from pearly white. Yellow teeth affect people’s confidence. Fortunately, yellow teeth can be avoided by watching what you eat and drink and by...

A lot of people stay away from cold foods and hot beverages because their teeth are sensitive to extreme temperatures. Rather than simply avoiding the problem, it is important to get to the source for a lasting...