According to the CDC, 25% of adults over 65 have no existing teeth. When one is missing teeth, it can be challenging to eat and speak. To add insult to injury, it can be emotionally distressing to sport a toothless smile. Patients with missing teeth, or no teeth at all, often choose dentures as a…
General dentistry
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…
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Your teeth can last a lifetime. With a few daily precautions and regular checkups at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale, you’ll go a long way toward making sure they do. If you do any of the following, we recommend that you stop: Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or compromised bridgework…
The Fort Union Dentist Is Here For You
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale is staffed by committed health care professionals who want the best possible dental health for every one of our patients. With daily home care and regular checkups in our office, your teeth can last a lifetime. As you may know, the link between dental health and overall health is …
Does Your Dentist Conjure Up Cavities?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Cavities can be filled, but it is better to prevent them in the first place. If your dentist seems to conjure up cavities at every visit, then it’s up to you to break the cycle. At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale we are here to help you. How can you lift the cavity curse?…
Discover Why Patients Trust Their Smile To The Fort Union Dentist
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
There are a lot of dentists out there. That’s just one reason why we work so hard to provide excellent dental care and build patient trust, at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale. We may provide the dentistry, but it’s not about us, it’s about you. From the dentist to the hygienist to the folks…
Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry
This post from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale describes the ways that general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry are different. General dentistry, also called family dentistry, is dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, like a cavity between two teeth, a general dentist will…
How Does Your Overall Health Affect Your Smile?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale for regular checkups. Did you know…
Is Grandpa Smiling?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale, we have some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% of…
Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Helps
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new, good habit in as little as ten seconds, with these suggestions from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale. Find a better place for your toothbrush. Look around. In 10 seconds you can probably find…
