Your Teeth as You Age

Growing older doesn’t have to mean the end of your teeth. Plenty of people believe that your teeth fall out with age, but the fact is that if cared for properly; they can outlast even the longest-living of us. One thing that is true however, is that the unique aspects of your mouth will change […]

Get Your Grill On, Homies, At Canyon Gate Dental

Before reading on, push play button on the YouTube Video below to do this properly. Disclaimer: The video is a bit inappropriate for kids. If you’ve ever read my stuff, you know that I’m interested in all things dental. I love to read, study, and even write about anything remotely related to dentistry, especially things […]

Can You Protect Your Teeth by Chewing Gum?

After recent studies, it has been discovered that chewing gum on a daily basis can do much more than freshen breath; it can actually prevent tooth decay, too! Experts say that just 20 minutes of chewing a day can reduce plaque build-up, help to remove stains, and even break down foods that have settled in […]

Dental MythBusters: Do Crocodiles Let Birds Clean Their Teeth?

When I was a kid I vividly remember going to the dentist and seeing a cartoon picture of a bird sitting in a crocodile’s mouth picking at a tooth. It seemed curious to me then, and as I waited for my dental appointment I remember wondering why that bird was stupid enough to sit in […]

Great Ways to Improve Your Smile

Psychological studies have shown that there are two main regions that a person looks at on another individual’s face. The first is the eye area and the more confident a person is, the longer they’ll look there. The second region is the mouth and teeth, and researchers say that the human mouth can express more […]

Gum Disease Research: Two Cool Findings

Gum disease is a major problem in our country and it is similarly a big deal in my Orem, Utah dental practice. I’m always on the lookout for ways to help my patients with gum problems. Gum disease begins when plaque gets caught around teeth and gums and doesn’t get cleaned out properly on a […]

The Future of Dentistry

When you think of dentistry, the chances are that fillings, a bright light, a small mirror and a pair of hands may spring to mind. This has been the typical scene within dental surgeries for decades now, but thanks to a recent jump in technology; dentistry as we know it is about to change. So […]

Dry Mouth, Silk Worms, and Stem Cells

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a major dental problem that affects millions of people in this country and many of my patients at Canyon Gate Dental in Orem, Utah. It is a problem for several reasons: It can be very uncomfortable. Do you know that feeling you get first thing in the morning when your […]