This post from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT focuses on a problem experienced by many people, bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common is poor oral hygiene. Halitosis often happens in the middle of the day, due to an inability to brush between meals. Small food pieces on the…
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Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene

By taking good care of your teeth they can last you a lifetime. That’s a goal worth working toward! It all comes down to your daily dental health routine, and checkups at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT. In this blog post we offer five tips for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Brush And…
Comprehensive Aesthetic Dentistry At The Fort Union Dentist

Cosmetic dentistry is really coming into its own. At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, cosmetic dentistry is about making positive changes to your teeth and smile, while at the same time maintaining your dental health. Everyone, it seems, would like to improve the aesthetics of their smile. Who wouldn’t? When we combine several…
Patient Education Is A Priority At The Fort Union Dentist

When patients are fully informed about their dental health, they usually do more to maintain it. That’s been our experience at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, so we make patient education a priority at every checkup. Are regular checkups even necessary? That question comes up sometimes. We don’t mean to hedge with our…
Beware Of Hidden Sugar

Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the…
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings

Can you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? If you are like most of us, you got some cavities fairly young, and the ubiquitous silver fillings that were once standard. At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT there is a better option. Composite fillings can be made to…
How Bright Can You Shine?

Most people notice their teeth getting dull as the years go by. Maybe duller teeth is the least of our worries as we age! On the other hand, who doesn’t want a beautiful smile? At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, we use cosmetic dentistry to improve smiles every day! There are lots of…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?

Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to use a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A…
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health

If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, this The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT post is for you. We’ll discuss dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At our practice, we see decay and gum disease far too often in…
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste

At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT we urge all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth at least twice a day. This very good habit is the single most important thing you can do to maintain your dental health. What kind of toothpaste should you use? There is no one-size-fits-all product…