General dentistry

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…

Is an electric toothbrush better than a manual toothbrush for cleaning your teeth? In this article from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, we won’t recommend one over the other. We’re just going to take a close look at the electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes have been commercially available in the United States since the…

Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems there is. Are you doing everything you can to prevent it? In this post from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, we have some practical ideas that can help. Avoid Refined Sugar This one is probably obvious, but avoiding sugar should be your number…

Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grills. While you can switch up what you call them, at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, we advise you to never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Practicing proper oral hygiene daily will pay off throughout your life. You’ll prevent tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease, not…

Here’s a suggestion from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT: when you go to the store for dental products, be sure that what you choose has the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Here are four ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for you and your family. Products…

At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, dental patients often ask us if mouthwash cures bad breath. We tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or…

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…

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…