At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, we are to educate patients. We know that optimal dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. We make sure our patients understand all the details of their treatment. We also explain how to care for…
Emergency dentistry
How Aspen Dental of Cache Valley in Utah Can Fix a Chipped Tooth
A chipped tooth can be a distressing experience, impacting not only the aesthetics of your smile but also your overall oral health. The good news is that modern dentistry offers several effective solutions for repairing a chipped tooth, restoring both the function and beauty of your smile. In this article, we’ll explore how Aspen Dental…
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us produce the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral…
Preventive Dentistry at Aspen Dental of Cache Valley
Healthy smiles don’t happen by accident. They are a result of preventative dentistry. Are you interested in preventative dentistry? Perhaps you have a healthy mouth and want to prevent decay. Many Logan people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one to their collection. Perhaps you want to avoid periodontitis…
Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?
As a dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Some of my patients have dilemmas with mouth sores, thus the topic of today’s message. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; it is important to come in for an exam.…
Preventing Facial Injuries
Facial injuries occur all too often in the Cache Valley area. Hyde Park Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, Hyrum construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and Utah motorists sustain injuries in detrimental collisions every single day. Accidents at home can also result in serious injury to the face. Serious…
4 Important Reasons to Floss Every Day in Our Cache Valley Area
Maintaining good oral hygiene in the Cache Valley area is essential to overall health and wellness. Your teeth and gums are the foundation of great personal health. Most of us in the Cache Valley area brush our teeth twice a day. This is good practice and makes for a good start to your oral health.…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Why should everyone brush at least twice a day? Let’s explore why this is crucial. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and prohibits plaque build-up. If we let food stay on our teeth, the starches in the food will…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t react to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to know that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At…
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist
Let’s discuss the most frequent oral conditions that should be discussed with your dentist. 1. Bad Breath. Sure, nobody wants to admit that they have bad breath, but bad breath can be treated. It is usually linked to bacteria build-up in the mouth. This means that it might be a symptom of accelerating cavities. Discuss it…
