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…
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Worried About Dental Visits?
“How can I manage anxiety about visiting the dentist?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, embarrassment about fear of the unknown. 2. Discuss these fears and concerns with your dentist. 3. Expect respectful consideration and open discussion about resolving issues of concern. doctor Blake…
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…
Which Tooth Whitener Works Best?
What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use in Logan? There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available in Cache Valley. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget; you need to understand the differences in the systems. Both systems use a bleaching agent containing peroxide.…
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you abstain from semiannual dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more compelling reason to see…
No Dental Insurance? Prioritize Spending For Dental Care
Millions of Americans don’t have dental insurance, and many Utah employer plans have limited benefits. Some individuals who fail to get adequate dental care say “It’s too costly.” If you are really living below the poverty level, this excuse may be valid. But if you have an average income, you can probably shift your priorities…
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…
Retaining Brightness After Teeth Whitening Treatment
If you decide to beautify your smile with a professional teeth whitening treatment, you want the results to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, the same things that stained your teeth prior to the treatment can stain them after the treatment. Over time, common staining will occur. To help slow down that process, Aspen Dental…
Is Perfect Possible?
Are you thinking about a smile makeover? Are you skeptical of promises of a “perfect smile” or a “celebrity smile?” Let’s consider the most popular cosmetic dental procedures and the results that can be expected. Composite Veneers The application of porcelain veneers at Aspen Dental of Cache Valley can remedy many aesthetic dental dilemmas and…
Pregnancy And Oral Health
In today’s Aspen Dental of Cache Valley blog we will discuss how pregnancy impacts your dental health. I am doctor Blake Cameron and I want all expectant Utah mothers to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Because of the changes going on in a pregnant woman’s body there are potential dental health…
