By Aspen Dental What?! Nobody Ever Told Me That Before Root Canal VS Pulling a Tooth When warranted, saving your tooth with root canal therapy is always better than pulling a tooth. Keeping the root of your tooth anchored in your jawbone can help prevent bone loss and preserve the youthful contour of your face. …
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Flossing – What No One Remembers To Do
By Aspen Dental Flossing – What No One Remembers To Do Flossing can be an uphill battle if we let it. All that saliva, the food, the junk that comes out, not to mention those tricky areas to reach or the areas that break the floss apart. There are several reasons not to floss. Yet,…
About Sealants
By Aspen Dental Sealants What are Sealants? They are a plastic coating that acts as a barrier, protecting enamel from plaque and acids to help prevent cavities. Why get Sealants? The chewing surface of your teeth are not smooth. They have grooves and indention’s where plaque and food particles can collect. The bristles on your toothbrush…
Pregnancy Gingivitis
By Aspen Dental Pregnancy Gingivitis Moms or expecting moms, have you noticed your gums changing or bleeding when you brush? There is a reason for this and it’s more important than you think to visit your dentist for regular cleanings and be very vigilant about your oral health while you are pregnant.…
Plaque vs tartar
By Aspen Dental Plaque vs tartar WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PLAQUE AND TARTER? Plaque is soft: Everyone has bacteria in their mouth. Some strains of bacteria are good. However, some are bad and cause halitosis (bad breath), gingivitis, periodontal disease, and cavities. Throughout the day the bacteria in our mouth reproduce and build a slime…
What are Sealants?
What are Sealants? What are Sealants? They are a plastic coating that acts as a barrier, protecting enamel from plaque and acids to help prevent cavities. Why get Sealants? The chewing surface of your teeth are not smooth. They have grooves and indention’s where plaque and food particles can collect. The bristles on…
Good Oral Health is Essential During Pregnancy
By Aspen Dental Good Oral Health is Essential During Pregnancy If you or someone you know is expecting, it’s important to have regular dental visits! The hormonal changes that take place during pregnancy can result in oral changes that need attention. The most common problem is gingivitis. Gingivitis – – a build up of plaque…
Our Patient Appreciation Paloosa
By Aspen Dental Our Patient Appreciation Paloosa Second Time is the Charm! We hope everyone who attended our re-scheduled party had as much fun as we did! The weather was great for having ‘Fun in the Sun’. Here are some pictures from the party.
