Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening, because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale, because we actually have some encouraging things to tell you. The reason that the death rate for…
Dental health
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Categories: Dental health, Gum disease
Your overall dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular checkups at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale regular brushing and flossing helps keep everything in good shape. You already know how to brush your teeth. But there are best practices that you may not be aware of. Bearing in mind that…
Let Us Ease Your Dental Anxiety
Categories: Dental health, Sedation 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. 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. In…
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this post from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale, we are going to review the complexity and importance of your saliva. Don’t be squeamish! Your saliva is a finely balanced body fluid that not only helps maintain dental health, but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further ado, here are…
Bad Breath Is No Fun
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This post from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale takes on an unpleasant topic: bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to meet with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile…
Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Tooth decay is the single most common dental issue there is. Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day goes a long way toward preventing it. That’s something we stress to all of our patients, at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale! Cavities form when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of…
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
If you feel tooth sensitivity when you sip coffee or bite into ice cream, The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale is here for you. Millions of Americans have sensitive teeth. Problems with hot and cold foods and drinks are one of the most common complaints. Tactile issues – biting or chewing hard foods – is…
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you need to do. At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale, we understand that. (Life gets busy for us, too!) But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the…
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth
Teeth are alive, but it’s easy to forget that and take them for granted. At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale we never take teeth for granted – but then, as dental professionals we probably understand better than most just how amazing teeth can be. We’re using this blog post to share some of the…
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale, we remind our patients that good dental health is the result of two things: what we do in our office and what you do at home. We recommend regular cleanings and checkups here at the office: on average, every six months. Your teeth get a thorough cleaning, and we…
