Feb 3, 2017
Oral hygiene was practiced 5,000 years ago when people frayed the end of a stick by chewing on it. The frayed end was then used to clean the teeth and rub away food debris. The Egyptians and the Babylonians were the first groups of people who cleaned their teeth this...
Jan 26, 2017
Patients who are under treatment for periodontal or gum disease may need to see a specialist, called a periodontist, if their condition continues to worsen. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in dealing with the supporting structures of the teeth—including...
Jan 23, 2017
Why would a dentist care about your blood pressure? After all, blood pressure can help ward off things like stroke and heart attacks, but dental care treats cavities and gum disease. There’s an important link, though, which explains why many dentists take their...
Jan 17, 2017
A child’s first tooth usually appears between six and nine months of age. You would think that a new tooth, especially in a child so young, would be free from any dental problems. However, even infants are susceptible to a type of tooth decay known as early childhood...
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Jan 14, 2017
As a human being who is wired to be social, your pearly whites play a huge role every time you meet new people. Besides, it’s hard to eat without them, right? Since it’s New Year, why not consider “strengthening teeth” your resolution?...
Jan 10, 2017
January includes celebrations of the New Year and Martin Luther King Day. What most people don’t know, however, is that it is also National Thank You Month. In observance of this occasion, the dentists and staff of Felt Family Dentistry wish to thank our patients and...
Jan 4, 2017
People commonly make New Year’s resolutions about different aspects of their health. They may want to lose weight, build more muscle, or improve their cardiovascular fitness. Interestingly, people seldom set goals pertaining to their dental care, but this is still a...
Dec 25, 2016
The holidays often get whisked into a flurry of activity: There’s the tree decorating, Christmas baking, the sending of Christmas cards, the holiday parties, and the long list of Christmas gifts to purchase. Amidst the hubbub, though, there’s a feeling of magic that’s...
Dec 20, 2016
Utah is consistently rated among the safest, healthiest, and most family-friendly states in the U.S. Beyond that, it has a dazzling winter season. While winter brings gloom and doom to many corners of the country, Utah comes to life in winter. The state boasts a full...
Dec 12, 2016
Between the gifts, holiday parties, family reunions, and scrumptious eating options, the holidays are an exciting time. Surrounded by so many tasty holiday options, it’s easy to throw caution to the wind and eat what we please. Thus, we often gain weight during the...
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