Fluoridation: One of the “Ten Great Health Achievements of the 20th Century”
From 1900 to 1999 the life expectancy of the people of the United States rose by 25 years! That is a staggering statistic which the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently celebrated by naming the “Ten Great Health Achievements of the 20th Century,” the programs, initiatives, and technologies most responsible for this huge increase in […]
Weekend Dental Emergency
This weekend I had someone call me with a dental emergency. This individual had never been in our office before, but her case demonstrates several things that I think we really do well at Canyon Gate Dental, so I wanted to share how it went. The patient was visiting Utah Valley from the Logan area […]
How Long Does it Take For a Cavity to Form?
A patient asked me a good question today that many others have asked at the dentist: how long does it take for cavities to form? Before I answer, first consider a quick analogy: Imagine two evenly matched teams of kids having a tug-o-war. As long as the teams are balanced, nobody has an advantage and […]
Dental Benefits: Use Them or Lose Them
Canyon Gate Dental is on a mission to help patients use their dental benefits wisely and not get taken advantage of by insurance companies. One important thing you should be aware of is your annual renewal date. Most dental insurances renew at the end of the year and this means that any unused dental benefits […]
Dental Questions from Patients
At Canyon Gate Dental, we put a lot of effort into educating our patients well about dental conditions, treatment options, and concepts that will help them have healthier, more attractive smiles. As a result, our patients feel very comfortable asking questions. We also see a lot of new patients in our office who are seeking […]
Soft Drinks pH
In the last few years a debate has been raging in New York courts over soft drink sizes. Urged by health advocates and championed by former mayor Michael Bloomberg, the New York City Board of Health proposed a bill in 2012 that would limit sales of sugary drinks to 16 ounces in New York City […]
New Years Resolutions
The year 2014 is almost over and 2015 is upon us. It’s that time of year when we can look back and see both the things we’ve accomplished and the things we need to improve. While it is true that new habits can be made and bad habits can be broken at any time during […]
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