By Aspen Dental Should You Clean Your Tongue While Brushing Your Teeth? If you brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily, there’s one more thing to add to your routine: cleaning your tongue. You could have a great brushing and flossing habit but not cleaning your tongue puts it all to waste. Brushing…
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When do Dental Crowns Need to be Replaced?
By Aspen Dental When do Dental Crowns Need to be Replaced? Has your dentist told you that you may need to have a crown put in? Don’t worry; crowns are quite common, and many people need them eventually for all sorts of reasons. You may have several questions, like do crowns last forever? Or how…
Dental Implants vs Bridges
By Aspen Dental Dental Implants vs Bridges If you need to replace a lost or extracted tooth, there are few options to consider, including a dental implant and a dental bridge. Both are great methods, but one method may work better than the other for your unique situation. Dental implants can be made to look…
How Do I Manage & Treat Cold Sores?
By Aspen Dental How Do I Manage & Treat Cold Sores? Cold sores are very common. Over 50% of Americans from the age of 14 to 49 have the virus that causes cold sores. This virus is known as herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1). When you first contract HSV-1, you will likely get a cold…
Is it Better to Replace a Tooth or Try Saving It?
By Aspen Dental Is it Better to Replace a Tooth or Try Saving It? If you find yourself with a decayed or diseased tooth, tooth extraction is not always the best option. In fact, dentists believe that most teeth are worth saving by root canal therapy or periodontal surgery. It’s less painful to try to…
Flossing Daily Can Protect Your Smile
By Aspen Dental Flossing Daily Can Protect Your Smile Did you know that 32% of Americans don’t floss their teeth at all? If you’re part of this percentage, no need to worry! There is always room for improvement. If you need some motivation to get started, here are some benefits to flossing your teeth. Prevents…
Tips for Keeping Your Teeth White
By Aspen Dental Tips for Keeping Your Teeth White If your teeth have lost their bright white color, you’re not alone. It’s natural for teeth to become dull, gray, or yellow in appearance as we age and because of the food and drinks we consume. Luckily, there are several ways that you can restore your…
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe?
By Aspen Dental Is Sedation Dentistry Safe? Many people feel anxious about going to the dentist’s office and would rather endure a toothache than have their teeth checked. If this sounds like you, sedation dentistry could be an option. Sedation dentistry refers to the practice of using medications to sedate patients and reduce their anxiety…
How Can Root Canal Therapy Save My Tooth?
By Aspen Dental How Can Root Canal Therapy Save My Tooth? If you think you have a tooth that is too decayed to save, first consider root canal treatment. A root canal procedure means removing the decayed root or pulp of the tooth. After an adult tooth is fully formed, the only purpose of the…
When Should I Wear a Mouth Guard?
By Aspen Dental When Should I Wear a Mouth Guard? There are a couple different types of mouthguards. When you should wear your mouthguard depends on what it is used for. Sports Mouthguards You should wear a sports mouthguard while participating in any dangerous or contact sports or activities, including ice hockey, field hockey, in-line…
