1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least…
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Do You Love Your Smile?
The Hyde Park people who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across in Hyrum were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an…
Mouthwash Facts In Logan
Hi, I am doctor Blake Cameron. Thanks for visiting my Aspen Dental of Cache Valley blog. In today’s post, I would like to discuss mouthwash. Many Utah residents use mouthwash to freshen their breath and help retard tooth decay. Mouthwash should never be used exclusively though, good oral hygiene starts with thorough tooth brushing and…
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
As I stand over my sink and contemplate the frayed bristles of my favorite toothbrush, I wonder if I should replace it. It’s a good question. We all brush our teeth on a daily basis. Like a good pair of jeans, it seems the more we use a toothbrush, the more comfortable it gets. As…
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Dental health and a remarkable smile depend on much more than simply brushing regularly. In today’s Aspen Dental of Cache Valley post, we present a quick refresher course on critical lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get a reminder once in…
5 Smile Makeover Questions For Logan Smiles
If you are considering a multi-procedure smile transformation or extensive restorative dental work, here are four considerations: All At Once Or Over Time? At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, our smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific services needed to achieve your perfect…
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway.
It’s no secret that many Logan residents dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain, or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. See Your Dentist Regularly to Avoid Painful Oral Problems However, consider the fact that by seeing your dentist regularly, you can avoid dental procedures like fillings…
Aesthetic Dentistry Solves Difficult Oral Problems
Have you ever been told that your smile is beyond repair? That may not be true. At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley we perform dental miracles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant Solution: Bone Grafting As a replacement for a missing tooth,…
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
When it comes to oral cancer statistics, two numbers are key: 40% and 90%. 40% of individuals who receive a late-stage diagnosis die within five years. However, the survival rate for early stage diagnosis is 90%. Oral Cavity and Oropharynx—Mouth and Throat Cancers that start in the mouth (or oral cavity) are called oral cancers.…
Flossing For Health And Happiness
Most Logan men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. The value of this simple yet critical exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and pieces that a toothbrush will undoubtedly miss. Being afraid of the ‘cavity bugs,’ ‘mouth…
