Utah Family Dentist Blog

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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Invisalign Retainers

Invisalign Retainers

Invisalign is a treatment that helps you achieve straighter teeth. For some people, Invisalign will work as an alternative to braces. Invisalign, however, is not an end treatment. You still need to wear a retainer to...

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The Risks of Chewing Tobacco

The Risks of Chewing Tobacco

Chewing tobacco (also known as “snuff” or “chew”) is held inside the mouth between the cheek and the gum. It is available in pouches or tins. The finely ground form of snuff is called snus. The amount of snuff a person...

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