Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached…
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A Noteworthy Dental Experience
When doctor Blake Cameron walks into the room, you commonly feel the atmosphere kick up a notch. Here at Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, we see patients for anything from fillings to family dentistry to cleaning requests. Having your teeth cleaned can be just as vital as addressing cavities and taking care of family dentistry…
It Doesn’t Take A Lot Of Time To Beautify Your Smile, Logan
Are you a busy Logan resident who can’t find the time to improve your smile? Aspen Dental of Cache Valley can help restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth—sometimes in just one visit. Our Legacy of Excellence At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley we have been treating the residents of Logan since 2012 and have seen…
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…
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
Hello Logan! Welcome to the Aspen Dental of Cache Valley dental blog. Let’s talk about smile transformations. Some Logan patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips…
Is Your Smile Holding You Back?
Have you ever taken an unforeseen trip to the supermarket looking completely disheveled in a rush to pick up an emergency item – say cough medicine or a must-have poster board for your child’s school assignment? On such an occasion you will inevitably bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your baggy…
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or compromised bridgework may result. If you must chew, select gum with Xylitol. Drinking soda and energy drinks. These sugary, acidic beverages are immensely efficient at damaging enamel. Chewing ice or hard candy. Your enamel is quite durable. But so are ice and hard candy, and…
Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. While you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Practicing proper oral hygiene daily with pay off throughout your life. You’ll prevent tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease, not to mention bad breath (something friends, family, and coworkers will also…
Implant Dentures: Fixed Or Removable?
Now, denture wearers have an amazing new tooth replacement option. Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide numerous advantages over conventional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Furnishes up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate Comfortable Little or no gum irritation Doesn’t reduce speaking capacity Strong and durable…
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…
