What constitutes a dental emergency? The dictionary says an emergency is an unforeseen crisis requiring immediate action. At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, where emergency dentistry is one of our services, we think that’s as good a definition as you’re going to find. Here’s a quick summary of five common dental emergencies: A broken or…
Dental health
Focusing On The Top 3 At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
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…
Dental Implant Popularity
If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, dental implants from Aspen Dental of Cache Valley are the next best thing to getting back real ones. That’s because dental implants look and feel like natural teeth. The only one who knows it’s a replacement tooth is you, and they are so lifelike,…
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine?We’re asked about this from time to time at Aspen Ridge Dental of Cache Valley. We won’t mince words. The answer is, “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more…
Get Your Teeth In Shape, Cache Valley!
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Regular exercise is essential to good health. When you’re physically fit then you look better, and more important, you feel better! And as we remind our patients here at Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, that goes for keeping your teeth in good shape, too! If your eyes are the window to your soul, then your…
Can You Handle A Dental Emergency?
Categories: Dental health, Emergency dentistry
At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, we hope you never suffer a serious dental emergency. It’s critical, however, to know what to do in such a situation. Here is a quiz on dental emergencies and other oral problems. 1. One of the wires on your braces breaks. What do you do? a. Cut off the…
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Do you know that the most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, the good news is that gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups are critical, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone…
At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, We Love Keeping Kids’ Smiles Healthy
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Parents should bring their kids into see us at Aspen Dental of Cache Valley as soon as their first tooth comes in, or by their first birthday. After that, we like to have our young patients go on a twice-a-year appointment schedule so we can keep a close eye on their dental health. As children…
