By Aspen Dental Stages of Gum Disease According to The American Academy of Periodontology, half of all adults age 30 and older suffer from periodontitis, a serious gum infection. That’s right . . . age 30! If you haven’t visited us within the past six months, you’ve increased your risk of gum disease – and…
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Relay for Life 2015
By Aspen Dental Relay for Life 2015 On July 17 – 18, 2015, our office participated in Relay for Life, held at the Nibley Heritage Park. This event ran from 2 pm on Friday through 2 pm Saturday; with almost every member of our team taking time out of their busy lives to walk for…
Prevent Permanent Enamel Loss from Acid Erosion!
By Aspen Dental Acid Erosion Beware of acid attacks! Highly acidic foods and drinks that you consume daily can soften – or erode away – your enamel. Once your enamel is gone, it’s gone for good!! Acid is the main cause of tooth erosion or the etching away of your enamel. Tooth…
“Watching a few spots” . . . What does that mean?
By Aspen Dental Watching a few spots You have probably been told that we want to “watch” a tooth before…but do you know what that means? First, you need to know that teeth have different layers. The outer surface of the tooth is called enamel; this is the strongest, most dense part of the tooth. …
WHAT IS AN ULTRASONIC SCALER?
By Aspen Dental WHAT IS AN ULTRASONIC SCALER? Sometime in your life, your hygienist may use an instrument called an ultrasonic to clean your teeth. This is nothing to be nervous about, it is a wonderful tool! Traditional scalers have a flat face and two “cutting edges” to remove plaque and tartar by scraping the…
What?! Nobody Ever Told Me That Before
By Aspen Dental What?! Nobody Ever Told Me That Before Root Canal VS Pulling a Tooth When warranted, saving your tooth with root canal therapy is always better than pulling a tooth. Keeping the root of your tooth anchored in your jawbone can help prevent bone loss and preserve the youthful contour of your face. …
Flossing – What No One Remembers To Do
By Aspen Dental Flossing – What No One Remembers To Do Flossing can be an uphill battle if we let it. All that saliva, the food, the junk that comes out, not to mention those tricky areas to reach or the areas that break the floss apart. There are several reasons not to floss. Yet,…
About Sealants
By Aspen Dental Sealants What are Sealants? They are a plastic coating that acts as a barrier, protecting enamel from plaque and acids to help prevent cavities. Why get Sealants? The chewing surface of your teeth are not smooth. They have grooves and indention’s where plaque and food particles can collect. The bristles on your toothbrush…
Pregnancy Gingivitis
By Aspen Dental Pregnancy Gingivitis Moms or expecting moms, have you noticed your gums changing or bleeding when you brush? There is a reason for this and it’s more important than you think to visit your dentist for regular cleanings and be very vigilant about your oral health while you are pregnant.…
Plaque vs tartar
By Aspen Dental Plaque vs tartar WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PLAQUE AND TARTER? Plaque is soft: Everyone has bacteria in their mouth. Some strains of bacteria are good. However, some are bad and cause halitosis (bad breath), gingivitis, periodontal disease, and cavities. Throughout the day the bacteria in our mouth reproduce and build a slime…
