Periodontal disease, typically called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, it is a treatable condition. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. It is so common in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the American Dental Association.…
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5 Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
There are lots of good reasons why you should see The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. We thought we’d use this blog post to review five of them. 1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only severe tooth decay that can damage a tooth until it…
3 Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? Give us a call at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City. This blog post offers 3 steps to take before you arrive at our office for a consultation. The state of your mouth is…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
During dental examinations at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we always look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Cancer – the “c” word – is about as serious as it gets. Yet many people don’t seem to realize the seriousness…
Terrific Tooth Tips
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, your dental health is always our top priority. What can you do to keep your teeth and gums in good shape, apart from regular checkups with us every six months. Here are some tips. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have…
The Prevalence of Gum Disease
Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people. Gum disease treatment is available at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City. Those statistics come from…
What Is an Ideal Bite?
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we often refer to an “ideal bite.” What does that mean? One definition of the word ideal is “an ultimate standard of perfection.” Perfection is a pretty tall order. So, what, exactly, is an ideal bite? The briefest definition we can offer is this: teeth that…
Better and Better: The Future of Implants
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we’re always reminding our patients to brush and floss their teeth. It’s the best way to ensure healthy teeth and gums. But we know that in spite of everyone’s best efforts, some of our patients are going to lose a tooth. When that happens, we recommend…
Improve Your Smile With Porcelain Veneers!
Is your smile beginning to look a little dull? Has its luster faded over the years? Maybe you’ve got a chipped tooth – or maybe even a couple. You don’t have to live with these imperfections if you don’t want to. At the The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, porcelain veneers can mask…
Dental Implants, a Long Term Option
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
At least three million Americans have replaced a missing tooth with a dental implant, and that number grows each year. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we are providers of these dental marvels. A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into your jaw. An artificial tooth goes on…
