During a dental checkup at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to make…
Dental health
Flossing For Health And Happiness
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Most people know that flossing is an important part of oral health. As we like to remind our patients at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, its value has been proven time and time again. Flossing is your chance to remove the food debris that a toothbrush can’t reach. Which Kind Is Best?…
How Long Should You Brush?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City we recommend brushing your teeth for at least two minutes, every time you brush. Most people think they brush that long but would be surprised if they actually set a timer. Many of us only brush for about a minute, if that. Essential Dental Health Brushing…
Trust The Sugar House Dentist For Accurate Dental Info
Dental patients are more informed than ever before, and much of their knowledge about dentistry comes from online sources. This can be a good thing. But at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we remind you not to rely exlusively on the Internet. Misconceptions about dentistry began circulating long before personal computers became…
Bad Breath Is No Fun
This post from the The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City takes on an unpleasant topic: bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to meet with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your…
What If My Child Loses Their Baby Teeth Too Early?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Primary teeth are important. Children need them to speak, and of course to eat. Those first teeth also preserve space for the permanent teeth to come in and take their place. That’s why we pay such close attention to them, at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City. Artifical Space Maintainers Keep Teeth From…
3 Tips To Make Brushing Count
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City we are big advocates of good dental health, and really promote regular brushing and flossing. Since we’re a dental practice that should come as no surprise! Many of our patients bring questions with them to their checkups, like which toothpaste to use or proper tools and…
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic
Categories: Dental health, Emergency dentistry
Your teeth are among the strongest parts of your body, but they are not invincible. Far from it! A fall, a collision, or any number of other accidents can result in a chipped or broken tooth. If it happens to you or a loved one, don’t panic: contact The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake…
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
Millions of people get so worked up about dental appointments that they skip the dentist entirely. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City we understand that dental anxiety is a very real thing, and that for some people it’s more like dental phobia. But skipping the dentist is not a good idea. Sedation…
Advanced Dental Technology At The Sugar House Dentist
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
This post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City describes how behind-the-scenes dental technology helps us serve our patients. CAD/CAM CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) are used for many restorative services. These include same-day inlays/onlays and crowns. Dentists who offer dental implants can use CAD/CAM technology in every phase of the…
