Utah Family Dentist Blog

Pregnancy is a momentous time in a woman’s life, full of excitement and worries as she anticipates the coming of a new life. Pregnancy can also be characterized by strong food cravings. As women eat more frequently to...

Loose teeth are normal in childhood, but in adulthood, they result from chronic gum disease, gum recession, and accompanying bone loss. The attachment between the teeth and their supporting structures may be destroyed...

Gum disease refers to the inflammation of the gum line. In advanced cases, it could affect the bone that supports the teeth. Gum disease has three stages – gingivitis, periodontitis and advanced periodontitis....

Older adults constitute a growing percentage of the U.S. population. More than 35 million Americans are 65 years or older, with the number expected to increase to 48 million by 2050. This group of Americans grew up...

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars to come in and are found at the very back of the mouth. They appear long after the rest of the adult teeth have come in, hence the term wisdom teeth. In most cases,...

What are the health benefits of kissing? Aside from being a social pleasure, kissing has plenty of health benefits too. It can help reduce blood pressure, burn up to 16 calories; helps fight cavities and boost...