At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, we deal with gum disease every day. A recent CDC report provides the following data related to the prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of men and women aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of individuals 65…
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4 Reasons To Make Sure Your Child Sees A Dentist
Did you know that The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should occur around twelve months of age? For many parents in the Hyde Park, Smithfield, and Hyrum areas, this may come as a surprise. Today in the Aspen Dental of Cache Valley post, we are going to review…
Does Your Dentist Conjure Up Cavities?
Cavities can be filled, but it is better to prevent cavities in the first place. If your dentist seems to conjure up cavities at every visit, then it’s up to you to break the cycle. But we are here to help you. Let’s work together. How can you lift the cavity curse? Schedule a preventative…
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
For those of you in the Cache Valley area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Aspen Dental of Cache Valley is here for you. Doctor Blake Cameron has been treating this common dilemma since 2012. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity…
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In today’s Aspen Dental of Cache Valley post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools…
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
If you’ve visited our blog before, you have read about the merits of dental implants. That’s because they are an amazing replacement for missing teeth and have been used successfully in the Logan area for over 30 years. At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, close to 98% of our implant placements are successful. But like…
Tooth Cavities Are An Urgent Problem That Demands Immediate Attention In Logan Utah
Tooth cavities are a prevalent oral health issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds in Logan Utah. While cavities may seem like a common occurrence, they are not to be taken lightly. Ignoring or delaying treatment for tooth cavities can have serious consequences for your oral health, overall well-being, and quality of life.…
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, we understand the complexity and importance of your saliva. This typically yucky substance is, in reality, a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also helps with the digestion of the delicious food Logan, Utah has to offer. So, without further ado, here are the…
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
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 produce the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral…
Preventive Dentistry at Aspen Dental of Cache Valley
Healthy smiles don’t happen by accident. They are a result of preventative dentistry. Are you interested in preventative dentistry? Perhaps you have a healthy mouth and want to prevent decay. Many Logan people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one to their collection. Perhaps you want to avoid periodontitis…