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…
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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…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you describe it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, determines the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is an unimportant participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, we don’t do things that way.…
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…
