Tooth Pain Part 4: Acute or Sensitive to Touch
Blog Highlights: Different types and levels of severity of pain are common and can affect anyone at anytime The inner pulp of a tooth can become inflamed and infected Occasionally, and if left unchecked, an abscess may form If you are experiencing tooth pain, you are not alone in Orem, Utah. Different types and levels […]
Tooth Pain Part 3: Dull Ache in the Upper Teeth
Blog Highlights: The cause of a dull ache in your upper teeth can be hard to determine The nerves of your upper teeth are connected to your sinuses Your dentist can help determine if you are grinding or clenching your teeth Have you ever experienced dull pain or aching in your upper teeth? The cause […]
Thumb Sucking: What You Need To Know
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 […]
Avoid Fruit Juice Before Age 1
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 […]
Gum Recession
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 […]
What Family Guardians should do for Oral Health?
Blog Highlights: Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is very important. But you should know that the same thing should also apply to the rest of your family. Family guardians will have to teach the rest of the family the value of maintaining the proper oral hygiene practices. In most cases, they might have to […]
Teens and Oral Health
Blog Highlights: Oral health is a matter that should concern all of us simply because tooth decay can happen to anyone at any age Teenagers today should know that brushing their teeth twice a day and flossing once per day is a great way to keep their teeth in good condition for a lifetime The […]
Using Nitrous Oxide for Dental Treatments
Blog Highlights: See how you can stay calm while the dentist performs complicated procedures on your teeth with the use of Nitrous oxide Nitrous oxide is also known as laughing gas and it is used for sedation and for helping patients manage pain and anxiety Nitrous oxide is safe to use for as long as […]
