Nov 24, 2022
Do you or your child have diabetes and are seeking orthodontic care in the near future? Then this blog is for you. Diabetes is a common disease that affects about 1 in 10 Americans. But the good news is that this day and age offers many resources for controlling your...
Nov 8, 2022
In football, a successful offensive team runs through the “A” gap with ease. But when it comes to dentistry, like a good defense, you want to close that gap. Have you heard of diastema? Diastema is a fancy word for “gap in the teeth.” Gaps are most common between the...
Oct 20, 2022
Good for the gut doesn’t always mean terrific for the teeth. And it’s not only the Sour Patch Kids and Dr. Pepper to watch out for when protecting your teeth. All foods and drinks that are highly acidic have the potential to cause erosion. Erosion is the process that...
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...
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