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…
Gum disease
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 The Fort Union Dentist Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Categories: Dental health, Gum disease
Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people. Gum disease treatment is available at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale. Gum disease is usually the result…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Categories: Dental health, Gum disease
Your overall dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular checkups at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale regular brushing and flossing helps keep everything in good shape. You already know how to brush your teeth. But there are best practices that you may not be aware of. Bearing in mind that…
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Gum disease is more common than you might think. At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale we see patients with gum disease almost every day. It’s as serious matter, because gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss. Some people aren’t even aware they have it until we see it during a checkup. It’s…
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. But it is a preventable disease, and also treatable, at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth for two to three minutes, at least twice a day, with…
Swollen Gums?
If you are worried about swollen gums or an aching tooth, you’re are not alone. You should have your symptoms checked out right away, because they could be a sign of gum disease, a serious but treatable condition at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale. Gum disease is progressive. Before it reaches the advanced stage…