Throbbing toothache pain can be absolutely intolerable. At the very least, milder toothache pain can cause you to skip certain foods. Severe toothache pain can be positively debilitating, forcing men and women to go to extreme measures to calm the pain. Whenever you get a toothache, don’t hesitate: call us at The Sugar House Dentist…
Dental health
An Air-dried Toothbrush Is A Healthy Toothbrush
In this post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we highlight simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important habits you can form is to always allow their toothbrush to completely air dry between uses. The best…
Why Is Dry Mouth Risky For Your Teeth?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
In this blog post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we are going to talk about dry mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually influence oral health. Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common problem, especially among older adults. But people of any age can experience the…
The Future Of Tooth Decay In Salt Lake City
Sometimes people wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. An abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the…
We Take Jaw Pain Seriously
If you are impacted by temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD, you know how the pain and discomfort can lower your quality of life. The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City provides TMD treatment that have helped countless patients manage their condition. The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, connects the lower jaw bone to the skull.…
Preventing Gum Disease At The Sugar House Dentist
This post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City is about gum disease, and how to prevent it. Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque can harden into tartar…
Our Dental Team Takes Care Of You
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. This blog post focuses on the duties of a dental assistant. You probably think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is…
What Can Fluoride Do For You?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
This post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City focuses on fluoride: what is it, and why is it so good for your dental health? The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride is found in different foods as well as in water. Many adjust the fluoride content of their…
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
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.…
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…
