Ouch! The mouth is a bad place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. Even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort. This blog post from Aspen Dental of Cache Valley is about these non-specific irritations in the mouth called stomatitis. A good general definition for stomatitis is the inflammation of the membranes in…
Dental health
Restoring Teeth At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley
At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley we use a variety of techniques to restore damaged teeth. Traditional fillings are also called ‘direct restorations’ because they are applied to the tooth and then shaped and polished in one visit. Another type of filling is called an ‘indirect restoration’ and is fabricated in a dental lab. There…
Infant And Toddler Teeth Care
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 developing dental health. As…
Root Canal vs Dental Implant
In this post from Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, we are going to talk about root canals, tooth extraction, and dental implants. When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, we make a judgment call: whether to try saving the tooth with root canal therapy, or extracting it. Sometimes patients think an extraction is the…
Why a Water Flosser Might be a Good Idea
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Water flossers have been around for more than fifty years, and there have been at least that many studies on their effectiveness. At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley we’re using this space to present what is known about water flossers, and whether they’re better than ordinary string floss in preventing tooth decay other issues. Dental…
Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry
This post from Aspen Dental of Cache Valley describes how family dentistry and cosmetic dentistry are different. Family dentistry, also called general dentistry, is dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a general dentist will establish the…
Are Childhood Cavities Inevitable?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
While it’s true that children will eventually lose their baby teeth, that doesn’t mean you can neglect their dental health. Cavities in baby teeth are not inevitable, and parents should instill good dental care habits in their children. That includes understanding the importance of checkups at Aspen Dental of Cache Valley. Dental care should begin…
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
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…
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
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…
Super Smiles For Life
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
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…
