This New Year’s Eve, folks all over the world will be watching the ball and waiting for it to drop. They will be jotting down resolutions left and right, ranging from the achievable to the borderline impossible. As everyone around you is dusting off old workout equipment and renewing gym memberships, The Fort Union Dentist…
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Our Standard of Dental Excellence

At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, we are committed to the dental health of each one of our patients. We want everyone who settles into one of our chairs to have a good experience. But just as important, we want our work to result in healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime.…
7 Surprising Causes Of Bad Breath

Anyone with chronic bad breath understands the embarrassment and frustration associated with this condition. As unpleasant as it is, rest assured we can help at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT. There are several possible causes for bad breath, some that you may overlook: Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures…
Sealants Prevent Cavities For Kids

The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT always reminds out patients that regular brushing and flossing are essential in preventing tooth decay. But another valuable tool are dental sealants! Dental sealants are a thin layer of plastic painted onto the chewing surfaces of the molars. Applying them is completely painless, and once they’re on they…
Save Your Breath

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…
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…
Why a Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear

This post from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the root canal. If you find out you need a root canal, don’t panic. When we recommend this procedure, it’s to repair and save a damaged or infected tooth. Why do people fear root canals? Simple: they…
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…