If you’re like most of us, you’d like to have the best smile possible. Have you given much thought to improving yours? At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley we have some thoughts on that. Cosmetic dentistry can make a huge difference, but a great smile often comes down to making a plan and sticking to…
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Has Your Smile Lost Its Luster?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, cosmetic dentistry from Aspen Dental of Cache Valley can help. Whether your teeth have been stained by years of sipping dark-colored drinks, or smoking has left them brown and dull, we can restore the whiteness…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Flossing your teeth is just as important as brushing them, which is why we always remind our patients to floss at Aspen Dental of Cache Valley. We’re using this short blog post to review the best reasons to floss. Flossing and gum disease. Since dental floss gets into areas your toothbrush cannot reach, it is…
Dental Implant Popularity
If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, dental implants from Aspen Dental of Cache Valley are the next best thing to getting them back. That’s because dental implants look and feel like natural teeth. The only one who knows it’s a replacement tooth is you, and they are so lifelike, even…
Getting Soft: Your Toothbrush and You
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley we almost always tell our patients to use a soft-bristled toothbrush on their teeth. Our recommendation is usually enough, but sometimes patients ask, why? Why soft? We’ll use this blog post to explain. The short answer is that soft-bristled toothbruses are gentle on your gums, but at the same…
Schedule Your Coronation
Categories: Family dentistry, Restorative dentistry
Dental crowns are one of the best ways we have to restore a tooth that we’ve repaired due to damage or decay. They are one of most common restorations we perform at Aspen Dental of Cache Valley. The word “crown” may make you think of a royal coronation. They are sometimes referred to as caps.…
There is Life After Dentures With Permanent Tooth Implants
Categories: Dental implants, Implant dentistry
Implant-supported dentures from Aspen Dental of Cache Valley are state-of-the-art in teeth replacement. They are so secure in your mouth that the ability to bite and chew is virtually normal. Conventional dentures rest on the gums, with nothing to hold them in place. Implant-supported dentures, on the other hand, are attached to posts that are…
Why Is Dry Mouth Risky For Your Teeth?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
A condition known as dry mouth is fairly common, and has some common causes. It can be really uncomfortable, and can also pose a threat to your dental health. Here are some tips from Aspen Dental of Cache Valley. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STO-me-ah. Some of its causes…
Choosing A Toothbrush
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley we can’t do enough to stress the importance of dental health. It’s more than having healthy teeth and gums: the link between dental health and overall health is by now well-established. This means that brushing and flossing your teeth each and every day, without fail, is essential to your…
Take 5: Straight Talk About Braces
Categories: Dental health, Orthodontics
The dental health of our patients is always our top priority at Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, which is one reason why we are big advocates of straight, healthy teeth. People who are facing braces may think it’s just about straightening their teeth. But perhaps more important is that by changing teeth alignment we are…
