This post from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the root canal. If you find out you need a root canal, don’t panic. When we recommend this procedure, it’s to repair and save a damaged or infected tooth. Why do people fear root canals? Simple: they…
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Comprehensive Aesthetic Dentistry At The Fort Union Dentist
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Dental health
Cosmetic dentistry is really coming into its own. At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, cosmetic dentistry is about making positive changes to your teeth and smile, while at the same time maintaining your dental health. Everyone, it seems, would like to improve the aesthetics of their smile. Who wouldn’t? When we combine several…
Patient Education Is A Priority At The Fort Union Dentist
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
When patients are fully informed about their dental health, they usually do more to maintain it. That’s been our experience at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, so we make patient education a priority at every checkup. Are regular checkups even necessary? That question comes up sometimes. We don’t mean to hedge with our…
Beware Of Hidden Sugar
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the…
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Can you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? If you are like most of us, you got some cavities fairly young, and the ubiquitous silver fillings that were once standard. At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT there is a better option. Composite fillings can be made to…
How Bright Can You Shine?
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Dental health
Most people notice their teeth getting dull as the years go by. Maybe duller teeth is the least of our worries as we age! On the other hand, who doesn’t want a beautiful smile? At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, we use cosmetic dentistry to improve smiles every day! There are lots of…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to use a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A…
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, this The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT post is for you. We’ll discuss dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At our practice, we see decay and gum disease far too often in…
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste
Categories: Dental health, 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…
Are Dental Implants Experimental?
Dental implants are tooth replacement marvels that have been placed in millions of people. They look and function just like the real thing, and are available at The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale UT. Technically, dental implants are not replacement teeth. The actual implant is a titanium post that is inserted into your jaw. In…
