Utah Family Dentist Blog
7 Reasons Why You Might Be More Prone to Cavities
You’re a self-proclaimed dental hygiene freak. You brush every crevice of your teeth with fluoride toothpaste like there’s no tomorrow, and you never skip a flossing. You rinse with an antibacterial mouthwash when you...
7 Signs that You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Out
Wisdom teeth are weird. They basically grow to inconvenience your life and cost you money. All we can hope is that they leave some vital wisdom behind forever. Wisdom teeth extractions are very common. Around five...
The Icy Truth: 7 Reasons to Stop Chewing on Ice
This blog may break your heart if you’re a chronic ice chewer or even if you only occasionally crunch your way through a refreshing ice cube. Sometimes, those melty chips of frozen goodness soaked in your favorite soda...
The Differences Between Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry
For some, the sheer thought of the dentist makes your hands clam up, and your chest feels tight because you hate having someone work on your teeth, and being in the office makes you anxious. For others, dentistry is...
9 Questions to Ask Before Undergoing Oral Surgery
If you have a dental procedure coming up and you’re feeling quite anxious about it, you’re not alone. Approximately 36% of Americans fear dental treatment, with 12% having an extreme fear. A giant source of that...
The Importance of Wearing Retainers After Braces
You’re getting your braces off in a few days, and you have a stash of chewing gum and Laffy Taffy waiting for you to help celebrate the occasion. Popcorn and soda will make it into your agenda at some point as well....