Orem Utah Dental Office | Canyon Gate Dental

Tooth Pain Part 2: Biting Into Food

Blog Highlights:

Pain felt when biting into food is usually a result of tooth decay, a loose filling, or a cracked tooth
A cracked tooth can be difficult to remedy
It is absolutely necessary to seek a professional opinion

If you've ever been out at a restaurant in Orem, Utah, and suddenly felt excruciating pain...

Blog Highlights:

Many things can cause tooth pain, but one of the most common causes is exposure to hot or cold foods and liquids
If sensitivity to hot or cold foods and liquids only lasts a few moments this is likely not a serious problem
If you experience lingering pain after eating hot or...

Blog Highlights:

Thumb or finger sucking is common, and even normal, among babies and young children
Prolonged sucking can lead to changes in the mouth
Talk to your child's dentist about your concerns

Thumb or finger sucking is common, and even normal, among babies and young children. Most children suck their thumb or finger as...

Blog Highlights:

Labels such as “no added sugar” and “100% juice” give parents a false idea
Juice can wreak havoc on children's teeth and can contribute to obesity
If a child is old enough to eat solid food, give them the sliced, diced, or whole piece of fruit

Who isn't guilty of filling their child's...

Blog Highlights:

Receding gums is a serious condition
Make sure you are using a toothbrush with soft bristles and not hard bristles
Though it will take time, brushing with the toothbrush angled up can help push the gums back into place

Receding gums is a serious condition. If your gums start to recede there can...

Blog Highlights:

Our gums serve an important purpose
Gum recession can happen for a variety of reasons
There are treatments

Our gums serve an important purpose. They protect the roots of our teeth. When the gums start to recede this exposes the roots. As a result, you may experience sensitivity to hot and cold and your...

Blog Highlights:

Dental crowns are the next level of damage control for your teeth
The porcelain crown resembles an actual tooth and matches the natural color of your teeth, creating an appealing visual effect
Your dentist can help you decide which crown is best for you

Sometimes the damage to a tooth or teeth is...

Blog Highlights:

Sensitive teeth occur when the tooth's enamel, or outer shell, is compromised, leaving the dentin and nerves of the tooth unprotected
Cavities, cracked teeth, enamel loss, and gum disease are leading causes of sensitive teeth
Avoid sensitive teeth by adopting good dental hygiene practices now

Have you ever experienced discomfort in one or...

Tag Archives: Orem Utah Dental Office

Tooth Pain Part 2: Biting Into Food

Tooth Pain Part 1: Hot and Cold

Thumb Sucking: What You Need To Know

Avoid Fruit Juice Before Age 1

How to Prevent and Repair Receding Gums

Gum Recession

Dental Crowns

Sensitive Teeth

Contact Information

Follow Us

Office Hours