Dental health

Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is one of the best things you can do to maintain good dental health. You’ve probably heard us say that more than once, at Aspen Dental of Cache Valley. Not many patients like to admit it, but studies show that some people have a hard time working…

At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley 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 on the…

Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and good dental health begins with family dentistry from Aspen Dental of Cache Valley. We recommend a child’s first dental visit be early in life: as soon as the first tooth comes in, or by the first birthday. An early check is the first step in preventing troubles…

Gum disease is more common than you might think. At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley 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. Fortunately, it…

Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to floss with 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 Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A floss…

You would never run a red light on a busy street, or cross over a lane of orange construction cones. But Aspen Dental of Cache Valley warns that you might be doing some everyday things that are bad for your oral health. In this post, we’ll share some common habits that could be detrimental to…

Everyone wants to have a good experience when they go to the dentist, whether it’s for something simple like a cleaning and checkup or more extenstive dental work. At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, the patient experience always comes first. We strive for excellence in everything we do. What are some of the things that…

There are three dental health issues that affect as many as a third of all Americans. At Aspen Ridge of Cache Valley we want all of our patients to have healthy teeth and gums. If any of these common issues affect you, tell us. We can do something about it. The problems were identified by…