Oct 4, 2022
Sometimes our teeth have a mind of their own. You’ve heard of an overbite, but did you know underbites are a common dental issue, too? An underbite is a dental condition in which your bottom teeth extend farther forward than your top teeth. The alignment of your teeth...
Sep 22, 2022
A cracked or broken tooth can be miserable. Breakage in the tooth enamel can potentially expose the inner pulp of the teeth, striking the blood vessels, connective tissues, and nerves. Ouch! If that area becomes infected or inflamed, double ouch! In a best-case...
Sep 6, 2022
Being involved in a sport is phenomenal for your overall health. Being active daily boosts your physical health, and learning to be disciplined is good for your mental health. Sports are excellent extracurricular activities that contribute to development in youth....
Aug 25, 2022
We know it may be frustrating when your dentist hands out floss at Halloween time instead of candy. You want chocolate and we’re giving out utilitarian dental aids. Still, we do it because flossing is SO essential for your overall dental health. As Davis County family...
Aug 9, 2022
You can’t deny the attractiveness of a pearly white smile. It’s what celebrities pay big money for. It’s what we see all over Instagram. It’s the goal when anyone is trying to enhance their smile, and it’s the ultimate cherry on top of straight teeth. We can all agree...
Jul 21, 2022
Did you know every time you flush the toilet, there’s an invisible feces party in the air? That’s right. Little microscopic pieces of your human waste spread throughout your bathroom like an aerosol and land on whatever object is nearby. We know what you’re thinking:...
Jul 5, 2022
Throbbing pain. Earaches. Unpleasant breath. We wouldn’t wish dry socket on anyone. Unfortunately, dry socket sometimes develops after tooth extraction, but only to about 2% to 5% of people. Alveolar Osteitis (dry socket) occurs when the blood clot that forms...
Jun 23, 2022
Have you ever thought about becoming a dentist? It involves a lot of schooling, hard work, and dedication, but overall, it is an excellent career. It’s a unique field and consistently lands a spot on the U.S News & World Report’s top 100 jobs. In the...
Jun 7, 2022
The human body is incredible. Consider how it can heal its own wounds and broken bones and replace lost blood. Teeth are part of the wonder of it all. Our pearly whites are astoundingly tough and long-lasting. We’re so used to our teeth doing their job that it’s easy...
May 26, 2022
Have you ever been watching a reality TV show and wondered how every person has perfect teeth? Not only are they perfectly straight, but each one is a perfect shape and color. Do they all just happen to be genetically blessed? Or is there another secret to their...
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