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By Aspen Dental Can Dental Implants be Lightened? Are you considering dental implants to replace a missing tooth? Or maybe you have just had a dental implant placed and now are feeling inspired to improve your smile even more with teeth whitening. Sadly, it’s not possible to whiten dental implants, but there are other solutions.…

By Aspen Dental Is It Painful to Get Braces? Are you or your child getting braces soon? You may be wondering if it’s painful to have them applied. Fortunately, the process itself isn’t painful, but it can be awkward or uncomfortable at times. To put braces on, first, the orthodontist will put metal bands around…

By Aspen Dental Are Dental Implants Permanent? If you have lost one or more teeth, dental implants are just one of several treatment options available to replace your teeth. Choosing not to replace a permanent tooth after it has fallen out can result in further decay to the surrounding teeth, jawbone deterioration, and teeth shifting.…

By Aspen Dental Regular Office Visits Can Protect Your Child’s Long-Term Dental Health Dental care for a child really begins when they are still in the womb; the mother should eat foods that are rich in calcium specifically, to promote the child’s oral health. The next step for their dental health is when their first…

By Aspen Dental Can Dental Crowns be Repaired? It can be frustrating to find that your crown has become damaged, especially when they are meant to last up to 15 years. Fortunately, it is possible to have the crown repaired instead of fully replaced. Dental crowns are used to stop tooth decay that is too…

By Aspen Dental Dental Implants vs Dentures Are you among the almost 70% of 35 to 44-year-old individuals who are missing one or more teeth? You may be looking for a way to replace your lost tooth, or teeth. The longer you wait, the more your jaw deteriorates, especially if you are missing more than…

By Aspen Dental What is the Best Solution for Missing Teeth? Losing a permanent tooth can be stressful and embarrassing at any age, whether you are young or old. If you have missing teeth, fortunately, there are several treatment options. Three common treatments are dental implants, bridges, and dentures. There is not one perfect option…

By Aspen Dental What Should I Do If My Braces Hurt? If you just had your braces put on or had them adjusted, you might be feeling some pain or discomfort. Every time you visit your orthodontist, he or she will tighten, bend, replace, or otherwise adjust your archwires to help your teeth gradually shift…

By Aspen Dental Are There Any Benefits to Fluoride-Free Toothpaste? Recently, many companies are releasing new “natural” toothpastes advertised to reduce the harsh chemicals to which our bodies are exposed. Unfortunately, most of these natural toothpastes don’t contain fluoride, an ingredient proven to prevent and fight tooth decay. What, then, are the benefits of fluoride-free…

Dr. Justin Carter – Aspen Dental, Logan, UT Dr. Justin Carter was raised in Preston, ID., where he has always enjoyed helping on the family farm. He attended college at Idaho State University and completed his dental training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Lincoln, NE. Dr. Carter enjoys all aspects of dentistry…