At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley we almost always tell our patients to use a soft-bristled toothbrush on their teeth. Our recommendation is usually enough, but sometimes patients ask, why? Why soft? We’ll use this blog post to explain. The short answer is that soft-bristled toothbruses are gentle on your gums, but at the same…
Dental health
Why Is Dry Mouth Risky For Your Teeth?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
A condition known as dry mouth is fairly common, and has some common causes. It can be really uncomfortable, and can also pose a threat to your dental health. Here are some tips from Aspen Dental of Cache Valley. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STO-me-ah. Some of its causes…
Choosing A Toothbrush
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley we can’t do enough to stress the importance of dental health. It’s more than having healthy teeth and gums: the link between dental health and overall health is by now well-established. This means that brushing and flossing your teeth each and every day, without fail, is essential to your…
Take 5: Straight Talk About Braces
Categories: Dental health, Orthodontics
The dental health of our patients is always our top priority at Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, which is one reason why we are big advocates of straight, healthy teeth. People who are facing braces may think it’s just about straightening their teeth. But perhaps more important is that by changing teeth alignment we are…
Logan Mouths And Stomatitis
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
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…
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…
