By Aspen Dental Why Wisdom Teeth? WHEN DENTISTS SEE emerging wisdom teeth are going to cause dental problems, wisdom tooth removal is likely in the cards. Wisdom teeth–also known as the third molars–received their nickname because they emerge during young adulthood when a person has a little more wisdom. But why do we wait until the…
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What Every College Student Should Know About Dental Health
By Aspen Dental College Life GOING OFF TO COLLEGE can drastically throw off a young adult’s normal at-home routine. Brushing and flossing, making healthy eating choices, and keeping up with routine appointments can become difficult for college students. Late Night College Life Can Be Hard On A Smile One of the biggest lifestyle changes for college…
What Can Happen WITHOUT a Mouthguard is Downright SCARY!
By Aspen Dental Mouthguards When you are out school supply shopping don’t forget to include mouthguards on your list for fall sports. And although mouthguards may not be mandatory for all sports; many studies have shown that young athletes who wear mouth guards suffer far fewer dental injuries than those who don’t. Mouth guards are…
About Decalcification
By Aspen Dental Decalcification Decalcification also called white spot lesions are bright white areas that appear on your teeth. Generally, this is an area of calcium deficiency in the enamel of your tooth. It can be caused several different ways and if not treated, the deficiency can break through your enamel into the…
What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?
By Aspen Dental Tooth Sensitivity Several conditions with teeth can present with cold sensitivity, to properly diagnose the problem you will need x-rays and an exam. However, one of the common causes for cold sensitivity is from exposed nerves on the root surface. Periodontal disease, grinding, and aggressive brushing can…
We’ll Help You “ERASE” Gum Disease
By Aspen Dental Stages of Gum Disease According to The American Academy of Periodontology, half of all adults age 30 and older suffer from periodontitis, a serious gum infection. That’s right . . . age 30! If you haven’t visited us within the past six months, you’ve increased your risk of gum disease – and…
Relay for Life 2015
By Aspen Dental Relay for Life 2015 On July 17 – 18, 2015, our office participated in Relay for Life, held at the Nibley Heritage Park. This event ran from 2 pm on Friday through 2 pm Saturday; with almost every member of our team taking time out of their busy lives to walk for…
Prevent Permanent Enamel Loss from Acid Erosion!
By Aspen Dental Acid Erosion Beware of acid attacks! Highly acidic foods and drinks that you consume daily can soften – or erode away – your enamel. Once your enamel is gone, it’s gone for good!! Acid is the main cause of tooth erosion or the etching away of your enamel. Tooth…
“Watching a few spots” . . . What does that mean?
By Aspen Dental Watching a few spots You have probably been told that we want to “watch” a tooth before…but do you know what that means? First, you need to know that teeth have different layers. The outer surface of the tooth is called enamel; this is the strongest, most dense part of the tooth. …
WHAT IS AN ULTRASONIC SCALER?
By Aspen Dental WHAT IS AN ULTRASONIC SCALER? Sometime in your life, your hygienist may use an instrument called an ultrasonic to clean your teeth. This is nothing to be nervous about, it is a wonderful tool! Traditional scalers have a flat face and two “cutting edges” to remove plaque and tartar by scraping the…
