Eating Disorders

According to the National Eating Disorders Association, significant eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating impact more than 10 million Americans. An eating problem can affect anybody, although it is more frequent in teens and young adult women. Eating disorders have a detrimental influence on an individual’s health and quality of life, as […]

Braces

To repair “bad bites,” or malocclusions, braces, and orthodontic therapy are employed (teeth that are crowded or crooked). Your teeth may be straight, but your upper and lower jaws may not be correctly aligned in rare circumstances. A jaw or dental alignment issue can be inherited or caused by trauma, early or late tooth loss, […]

6 Tips for Cavity-Free Holidays in Orem

Timing matters It’s all about the timing. While everything is OK in moderation, it is beneficial to consume sweets and other sugary foods with meals or immediately after. During meals, saliva production rises, which serves to neutralize acids created by bacteria in your mouth and rinse away food particles. Be picky if it’s sticky Many […]

Bleeding Gums

Gums can bleed for a variety of causes. Contact us in Orem to know more. Bleeding gums are sometimes an indication of gingivitis, the first stage of periodontal disease. Talk to your dentist about your dental health if your gums bleed frequently or when you brush. Gingivitis can be reversed and avoided. Your gums may […]

Benzocaine

Benzocaine is a pain reliever that is used locally. It’s sold under the brand names Anbesol, Hurricaine, Orajel, Baby Orajel, and Orabase in most drugstores. Benzocaine has been linked to methemoglobinemia, a rare but serious�and occasionally fatal�condition in which the amount of oxygen delivered through the bloodstream is drastically reduced. Because of this link, the […]

5 Steps to a Flawless Floss

Although we all know we should floss at least once every day, not everybody understands how to do it properly. Learn how to floss your teeth properly with this step-by-step template by our dentists in Orem: Cut a piece of floss approximately 18 inches long and wrap it around one of your middle fingers. Wind […]

5 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Mouth

Diabetes harms your whole body, but it could also raise your chances of dental problems and other oral problems. Reach out to us in Salt Lake City to know more. Diabetes is linked to one out of every five occurrences of total tooth loss. The excellent thing is that you can start taking control of […]

Dental Bridges

Bridges are a blessing for people who have lost their tooth in accidents or due to any other reason. The procedure is a very crucial part of restorative dentist procedures and is completely safe. Dental bridges are made up of two crowns, which helps in the attachment of the artificial teeth. Replacing the missing teeth, […]