Jun 6, 2023
Don’t be someone who says they’re too busy to go to the dentist because someone too busy to go to the dentist is someone who gets cavities. And someone who doesn’t care for cavities needs root canals, and someone who doesn’t get their root canal will eventually need...
May 18, 2023
Traveling is not an excuse to be lax about your dental hygiene. We usually indulge in more treats on vacation because calories don’t count when you’re out of town, right? But this means that oral care on vacation is vital. More sugar bugs mean a higher chance of...
May 2, 2023
Flossing. It’s dental care 101. And you should do it every single day. The American Dental Association recommends daily flossing, and the U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services emphasizes its importance, and your Utah family dentist will undoubtedly...
Apr 20, 2023
If you just moved to the area, welcome! You might feel overwhelmed with all the tasks ahead of you. You’re probably dealing with unpacking, getting settled in, possibly getting used to a new job, and acclimating your children to their new surroundings. Then there’s...
Apr 4, 2023
You may have no clue what a gum abscess is, and you’re not alone. Luckily gum abscesses in children are not very common, but they occur. Knowledge is power, and preparation is vital in facing future emergencies. As a parent, it’s good to know what can...
Mar 23, 2023
We all want teeth that look pretty and a mouth free of aches, pains, and sensitivity. Our oral care is often the foundation for the rest of our health habits because when we take care of one part of our body, it becomes second nature to take care of our health as a...
Mar 7, 2023
Think of your teeth as a baseball team of 32 players. Each has a different name and role, broken into four categories: Incisors, Canines, Premolars (Bicuspids), and Molars. They are much like hitters, pitchers, and catchers on the baseball field. Incisors Incisors are...
Feb 23, 2023
You probably brush your teeth now the same way you’ve been doing it your whole life. Brush, spit, rinse. You may have had a brushing clock in the bathroom to remind you to brush long enough when you were little, or perhaps a teacher or parent taught you a fun...
Feb 7, 2023
We know you wish you weren’t in this situation. Going to the dentist is nerve-racking enough, but going to the dentist to get your tooth pulled may cause even more anxiety than the standard teeth cleaning and exam. However, undergoing a tooth extraction by a...
Jan 19, 2023
Gum disease. Two words nobody wants to hear their dentist mutter out loud as he or she peers into their mouth. Gum disease is actually pretty common in the U.S. About 46% of adults over 30 have some form of it, according to the CDC. The good news is, with your trusted...
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