At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, we fill a lot of cavities. As important as healthy teeth are, you should remember that good dental health is directly related to your overall health. Poor dental health has been linked to various diseases and conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and even premature birth and…
Dental health
Still Have Your Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24. They aren’t always troublesome, but they can be. At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, we offer wisdom tooth extraction. Wisdom teeth are sometimes called “third molars.” That’s because they really are; they’re the molars furthest back in the mouth. For some people, they…
Cosmetic Dental Artistry
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Dental health
Cosmetic dentistry at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT is part science and part art. Our objective is creating positive changes to the teeth and smiles of our patients. In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural looking result, we do more than recommend specific procedures. We consider the shape, alignment, color and condition…
Personal Transformations at The Fort Union Dentist
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Dental health
At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, we use cosmetic dentistry to transform the smiles of our patients. But, what exactly does cosmetic dentistry mean? How does it differ from other types of dentistry? What are the benefits? Our team hears these questions often and they have put together a list of cosmetic dentistry…
A Ginormous Cavity?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
When we repair a decayed or damaged tooth at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, the procedure we use depends on the location of the problem. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an inlay or onlay is often created to restore it. Inlays and…
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Dental implants from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT support teeth so lifelike, patients have been known to forget some of their teeth aren’t real. That’s now natural their look and function is. That simple fact is enough to make most people choose dental implants if they need to replace one or more of…
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At The Fort Union Dentist
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia.…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this post from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, we explore some specifics about brushing your teeth. One key to getting the most out of your toothpaste is getting plenty of foam when brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then brushing at a 45 degree angle.…
Find A Few Minutes To Floss
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
One of the reasons people give for not flossing their teeth is that it’s hard to fit it into their daily schedule. The team at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale wants to remind those folks that flossing their teeth is every bit as important to their dental health as brushing. It has an entirely…
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?
This post from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale describes the difference between two common restorations, the inlay and the onlay. If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew, the surfaces of your molars may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay. Inlays are very strong…
