Utah Family Dentist Blog

Considering Braces?

Considering Braces?

Braces, together with retainers, can help with crooked teeth or a misaligned bite. Many general dentists can perform basic teeth straightening procedures, but orthodontists have special expertise in alignment and bite...

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How Smoking Affects the Gums

How Smoking Affects the Gums

Smoking has many serious health risks. It can lead to lung cancer, emphysema, and other serious illnesses. It can also have a significant impact on oral health. Smoking has been associated with periodontal or gum...

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Caring for Baby Teeth

Caring for Baby Teeth

Milk teeth or baby teeth are placeholders for adult teeth. The milk teeth help structure and prepare the jaw for the bigger adult teeth that will come at a later stage. Milk teeth also help babies get added nutrition...

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Stress Affects Oral Health

Stress Affects Oral Health

April is Stress Awareness Month and a good time to focus on health issues related to stress and tension. Stress can cause a host of physical and mental health problems. It can even cause oral health issues. Consider...

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Oral Cancer Awareness

Oral Cancer Awareness

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a campaign dedicated to educating people about oral cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection. Currently, public awareness about oral cancer is quite low, and so are cure...

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