There probably isn’t a dentist in the world who would say eating candy is a good thing. That includes those of us at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT. To put it plainly, candy is loaded with sugar. The bacteria in your mouth uses any sugar that comes its way to produce the acids…
General dentistry
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist
This article is about some of the most common conditions that should be discussed with us, at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT. There is a solution for each one of these issues. Tooth Decay. This is easily the most common dental problem. Tooth decay (cavities) occurs when plaque combines with the sugars and/or…
The Best Resolution Is To Smile More!
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…
Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This message from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT is about tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body, and well-suited to protect your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many dental ailments. Your risk of getting cavities goes way down. Your teeth will be less…
Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Proper nutrition can benefit you in many ways: increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT we ask: How often do you consider how your diet affects your dental health? Your diet influences your risk of cavities, enamel…
Floss Pick Facts
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, we are huge advocates of daily brushing and flossing. No surprise there! We also understand that a lot of our patients want convenience. That’s why so many choose floss picks instead of ordinary string dental floss. We must admit, those little picks are handy. They usually have…
Beware Of Hidden Sugar
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…