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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

By Aspen Dental Get Dental Care Delivered Have you ever wished you didn’t have to leave the house to get your teeth cleaned? Whether you’re unable to leave your home or residence for whatever reason, or you would just be more comfortable in your own home because dental offices make you uneasy, many dentists are…

By Aspen Dental Charcoal Toothpaste Does Charcoal Toothpaste Really Clean Your Teeth?             If you’ve been on social media recently, chances are you’ve probably heard of the new health and beauty trend, activated charcoal. And no, we’re not talking about the charcoal used to grill hamburgers on a summer day. Activated charcoal is a treated…

By Aspen Dental How Can Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth Help With Your Blood Pressure? How Can Brushing and Flossing Your teeth Help With Your Blood Pressure? If you are one of the 75 million Americans struggling with high blood pressure, you may be able to find a contributing factor when you open your mouth.…

By Aspen Dental How To Prevent Bad Breath How To Prevent Bad Breath Do you have bad breath? So do more than 80 million people. We’ve all been embarrassed by bad breath before and sometimes you just can’t get rid of it. Here are some tips to help you prevent it: Brush your teeth twice…