Hearing that you have gum disease can be upsetting. Here at Aspen Dental of Cache Valley in Logan, Utah, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums Receding…
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7 Surprising Causes Of Bad Breath
Men and women who have chronic bad breath understand the embarrassment and frustration associated with this condition. There are several possible causes, some that are often overlooked: Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures Gum disease Food particles on tonsils Dry mouth At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, we can help you…
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
Let’s get right to it; while tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are “so in” right now, here’s five reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t think can get infected) Hypersensitivity to metal Nerve damage Drooling Lip and tongue piercings may make you…
Preventing Gum Disease At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached…
Not Happy With Your Gums? Ask About Contouring
Some Cache Valley and Logan dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface…
The Unsung Heroes Of Dentistry
In today’s post, we will veer a bit off the beaten path, so to speak, and examine an intriguing dental specialty; forensic dentistry. The official term for the use of dentistry in criminal cases and post mortem identification is forensic odontology. These specialists are rarely recognized but play an essential role in crime and disaster…
Osteoporosis And Oral Health
If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in the country, and the state of Utah is no exception. Did you know that many studies have suggested a connection between osteoporosis and oral health? Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth…
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth but also with how it affects your complete physical health and general well-being. Today’s post looks at the connection between diabetes and oral health and may be of interest to Logan residents with diabetes as well as individuals…
Which Type of Toothbrush is Best?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Is an electric toothbrush better than a manual toothbrush for cleaning your teeth? In this article from Aspen Dental of Cache Valley in Logan UT we won’t recommend one over the other. We’re just going to take a close look at the electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes have been commercially available in the United States since…
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
This blog post from name of Aspen Dental of Cache Valley in Logan focuses on professional teeth cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already brush and floss every day at home. The answer is yes: both are important, because they work together to maintain your dental health. We…
