Utah Family Dentist Blog

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...

Few things are as painful as a toothache. The source of the pain can vary: tooth decay, a fractured tooth, a damaged filling, repetitive motions such as grinding teeth, or an abscessed tooth. Toothaches may vary in...

Wisdom teeth are the third and final sets of molars that often come in when people hit their late teens or early twenties. They are called wisdom teeth because they grow in when people are more mature, unlike regular...