1. You drink a cold beverage and—yowza—it produces a shooting pain! When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually contacts the layer under the enamel. This is called the dentin. The dentin contains tiny tubules. A cold (or acidic) liquid that flows into the tubules can get close enough to the nerve to make you…
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Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Gum disease is more common than you might think. At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley we see patients with gum disease almost every day. It’s as serious matter, because gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss. Some people aren’t even aware they have it until we see it during a checkup. Fortunately, it…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A floss…
Stay Out Of The Dental Danger Zone
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
You would never run a red light on a busy street, or cross over a lane of orange construction cones. But Aspen Dental of Cache Valley warns that you might be doing some everyday things that are bad for your oral health. In this post, we’ll share some common habits that could be detrimental to…
Is Your Smile In A World Of Hurt?
Categories: Family dentistry, Restorative dentistry
Do you have extreme tooth damage, bone loss, or few to no remaining teeth? This post from Aspen Dental of Cache Valley is for anyone whose mouth is in a world of hurt. We understand how severe dental issues impact you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the condition – chemotherapy, recreational…
3 Important Reasons To Choose Aspen Dental of Cache Valley
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Everyone wants to have a good experience when they go to the dentist, whether it’s for something simple like a cleaning and checkup or more extenstive dental work. At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, the patient experience always comes first. We strive for excellence in everything we do. What are some of the things that…
What is Considered a Dental Emergency?
What constitutes a dental emergency? The dictionary says an emergency is an unforeseen crisis requiring immediate action. At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley, where emergency dentistry is one of our services, we think that’s as good a definition as you’re going to find. Here’s a quick summary of five common dental emergencies: A broken or…
Focusing On The Top 3 At Aspen Dental of Cache Valley
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
There are three dental health issues that affect as many as a third of all Americans. At Aspen Ridge of Cache Valley we want all of our patients to have healthy teeth and gums. If any of these common issues affect you, tell us. We can do something about it. The problems were identified by…
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 back real ones. 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,…
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine?We’re asked about this from time to time at Aspen Ridge Dental of Cache Valley. We won’t mince words. The answer is, “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more…
