Teething Truths: The Influence of Pacifiers on Pediatric Oral Health

Teething Truths: The Influence of Pacifiers on Pediatric Oral Health

You may know about the decades-long pacifier controversy if you’re a parent. Caregivers everywhere are divided on their views of pacifier use. Many are against pacifiers for a variety of reasons, one of them being concerns about what a pacifier can do to their...
Root Canal Urgency: Why Procrastination Isn’t Worth the Risk

Root Canal Urgency: Why Procrastination Isn’t Worth the Risk

Imagine this scenario: You’ve been experiencing persistent tooth pain for weeks, but you keep putting off seeing your Utah dentist. It’s easy to convince yourself that it might go away on its own or that it’s not that serious. However, delaying...
The Lifespan of Dental Veneers: Beauty That Lasts

The Lifespan of Dental Veneers: Beauty That Lasts

Imagine having a smile that lights up a room. For many, dental veneers have been the secret behind such confident smiles. They often make appearances in the famous Hollywood smiles you see in movies, T.V. series and ads. These delicate shells of porcelain or composite...
5 Causes of White Spots on Teeth and How to Prevent Them

5 Causes of White Spots on Teeth and How to Prevent Them

A person’s smile is often the first thing someone notices. For better or for worse, a smile makes an impression. Teeth tell a story. White spots on teeth may tell a story of potential problems for both children and adults. While these spots can be aesthetically...
Sipping Smart: Fruit Juices on Dental Health

Sipping Smart: Fruit Juices on Dental Health

“Pure blend.” “Organic.” “100% juice.” “Source of Vitamin C.” That all sounds superb, right? At first glance, juice drinks appear healthy and suitable for children. Or maybe juice companies have good marketing teams? Unfortunately, juice brands are very good at...
Emergency Dental Tips for Parents

Emergency Dental Tips for Parents

It’s part of being a child to run, play, and occasionally be hyper on another level. As parents, we often wonder where all that energy comes from. Inevitably, child’s play can sometimes lead to falls, scrapes, bruises, and other injuries. And those injuries just...
5 Tips for Preventing and Removing Dental Calculus

5 Tips for Preventing and Removing Dental Calculus

If there’s one thing your Utah dentist wants you to know, it is how vital daily oral hygiene is. Taking care of your teeth is easy and makes a world of difference in your overall health. If having a healthy smile is important to you, prioritize taking care of your...
Electric Versus Manual: The Best Toothbrush

Electric Versus Manual: The Best Toothbrush

Nowadays, you almost always find a more “innovative” way to accomplish any task. Are the wires on your headphones getting tangled? Get wireless AirPods. Hate parking your car? Get a car that parks itself. While our world continues to become more advanced,...
Need a Filling? Here’s Why Tooth-Colored is the Way to Go

Need a Filling? Here’s Why Tooth-Colored is the Way to Go

Whether you’re someone who hasn’t flossed in ten years or are diligent about daily flossing, brushing, and oral hygiene, cavities can creep up when you least expect them. Cavities have a lot to do with your regular dental habits, but they also have to do...