Today’s article looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the introduction of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with a man-made…
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Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?
As a dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Some of my patients have dilemmas with mouth sores, thus the topic of today’s message. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; it is important to come in for an exam.…
A Guide To Dental Veneers from Aspen Dental of Cache Valley
It’s easy to see why Logan smile makeover patients and cosmetic dentists love porcelain veneers. They correct a multitude of cosmetic flaws and deliver remarkable results for my Cache Valley area patients. If you are considering beautifying your smile with porcelain veneers, you want a trusted dentist with extensive experience performing this treatment. The porcelain…
Want to Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile?
Do you have gaps in your smile? Many U.S. adults are missing one or more teeth. You probably already know that missing teeth detract from an attractive smile. You may be self-conscious about your smile. Do you cover your mouth when you laugh? Perhaps you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of…
The Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures
Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide various benefits over traditional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Provides up to 100% natural chewing function The upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate This helps patients taste food more easily. (Hooray!) More comfortable When dentures are…
Dental Veneers: 7 Fast Fixes
Hi! Welcome to the Aspen Dental of Cache Valley dental blog where we take the time to answer dental questions. Today we are focusing on fabulous veneers, which are used extensively in cosmetic dentistry. Dental veneers (also called laminates) are custom-made to permanently cover the front part of one or more teeth. Wafer-thin, super-strong veneers…
Test Your Cosmetic Dentistry IQ
Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered by your Smithfield, Cache Valley, or Hyrum dentist? Take our quiz and find out! 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface of the teeth, sculpted, and then hardened and polished. A. Veneers B. Flossing…
Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile
Hello, I’m Dr. Blake Cameron. At my Logan practice I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. Logan men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be…
Preventing Facial Injuries
Facial injuries occur all too often in the Cache Valley area. Hyde Park Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, Hyrum construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and Utah motorists sustain injuries in detrimental collisions every single day. Accidents at home can also result in serious injury to the face. Serious…
Smile Like You Mean It!
Hello Logan friends! Have you ever noticed someone who refuses to flash a genuine smile? Even in a family picture, they stay tight-lipped. Even if they’re laughing at the funniest joke ever, they cover their mouths. Maybe this person is you and maybe you need a smile makeover. Don’t be embarrassed! Here at Aspen Dental…
