Utah Family Dentist Blog

Anthropologists believe that wisdom teeth, our third set of molars, were needed by our ancestors to chew through their diet of rough, coarse food. Wisdom teeth have no function in processing today’s softer foods. For...

Toothache causes throbbing gums, sore and tender mouth as well as swelling check. This can be due to cavities, loose fillings, cracked tooth or an abscess. But whatever is the cause, having a toothache is dreadful....

If you brush and floss regularly, you won’t get a cavity, right? Not necessarily. While good dental habits generally ensure healthier teeth, cavities can still occur—especially in the presence of other risk factors....

Nobody wants to give off bad breath as part of a first impression. If you have a problem with bad breath, don’t worry. If you are willing to take action, there are a number of things you can do to clear it up. Bad...

National Dairy Month celebrates dairy products and their contributions to our health. Not only do dairy products taste great, but they are also loaded with nutrients such as calcium that our body needs. Because of...

Dental care for children should begin shortly after birth, long before the first baby tooth erupts. Taking care of your infant’s oral health right from the start will help ensure that his or her gums will be healthy...