General dentistry

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

If you’ve noticed that you’re too tired to floss your teeth each night, this post from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale is for you. We want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss, since it’s an essential part of your daily dental health routine. If you’re an early riser, try…

This blog post from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale focuses on professional teeth cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already brush and floss every day at home. The answer is yes: both are important, because they work together to maintain your dental health. We encourage patients to…