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…
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Not Too Late To Get Them Straight
Are you an adult with misaligned teeth? Do you regret not having orthodontic treatment when you were a teen? At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale, it’s not too late to straighten your teeth – and clear braces make it easier than it’s ever been. Clear braces from Invisalign may sound like they’re too good…
4 Smile Boosters
Categories: Beautiful smile, Cosmetic dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is a term that refers to using proven dental techniques to enhance the appearance of your smile. We have improved countless smiles with it at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale. In this post, we’ll highlight four ways that cosmetic dentistry can improve your smile. Teeth Whitening is quick and non-invasive. External tooth…
You, Only Better
Categories: Beautiful smile, Cosmetic dentistry
A flawless smile is one of those personal characteristics you can’t put a pricetag on. Is your smile less than flawless? You’re not alone! But with cosmetic dentistry from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale, those flaws can be corrected. Before we continue, though, we must point out a misconception. A lot of people think…
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this post from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale, we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety…
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Categories: Dental health, Restorative dentistry
Dental crowns from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale are a versatile restoration. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or been damaged. A crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, a crown is the final step. Dental crowns are made from a variety…
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us create the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral…
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry
Categories: Dental health, Restorative dentistry
This message from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the introduction of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to…
Let’s Take Care Of Those Tooth Stains
The effectiveness of teeth whitening at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale depends in part on the types of stains you have. There are two types of tooth stains: Extrinsic stains are the simplest to remove. These are surface stains that have not penetrated through the enamel. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark-colored foods and…
Restoring Smiles At The Fort Union Dentist
We believe a well-designed smile is essential for putting your best face forward. At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale, we not only restore teeth to their original condition; we make many smiles better than they ever were before! Some patients have only a few issues they wish to correct. Perhaps one or two teeth…
