It’s a little bit like the chicken-or-egg question: which should you do first, brush your teeth, or floss them? The answer depends on who you ask. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we think the important thing is that you do both. Some dentists will tell you it’s better to floss first.…
Dental health
Infancy Through Childhood: Instill Good Brushing Habits
New parents may be surprised by recommendations on infant oral care. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we advise parents to begin brushing their baby’s teeth as soon as the first teeth emerge. After all, brand-new teeth are just as vulnerable to tooth decay as older teeth. Parents are encouraged to use…
Fight Plaque Build-Up!
When you have teeth, you usually have some plaque build-up, too. It isn’t easy to see it and it isn’t easy to get it off, so having a cleaning and checkup at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City every six months is a very good idea. Plaque is a sticky film that is…
A Wise Investment That Pays Off Every Day
You may not sport a sparkling 3-carat diamond on your finger or zip around town in a shiny Ferrari, but you can flash a celebrity-caliber smile. (And we think it is a much better investment than extravagant jewelry or a pricey car.) Cosmetic dentistry from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City is an…
Smile Transformations At The Sugar House Dentist – The Sugar House Dentist
This message from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City is for people who would like to have a more beautiful smile. Many of us are not happy with their smiles, and see room for improvement. Common issues include yellow teeth, misaligned teeth, too much or too little visible gum tissue, missing teeth, or…
5 Cavity Basics
The desire to prevent cavities is one of the main reasons people visit the dentist. In this post, the team at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City highlights five things you need to know about cavities. 1. Cavities are also called caries or tooth decay. When a tooth is permanently damaged in the…
Saliva And Dental Health
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
In this blog post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we discuss the importance of your saliva. Though most people may think it’s gross, saliva is vital for dental health as well as digestion. It is mostly water, but a small portion of it is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and…
Affordable Teeth Whitening?
If you are like most web users, you have probably observed a lot of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’. Some show a ‘real Sugar House mom’ who discovered a ‘teeth whitening secret’. Others assure you that theirs is the one that dentists don’t want you to know about. The Sugar House Dentist in Salt…
Been A While Since You Had Your Teeth Cleaned?
Welcome to The Sugar House Dentist blog. We provide comprehensive dentistry for patients in Salt Lake City and surrounding communities. Our friendly team exceeds our patients’ expectations. At The Sugar House Dentist, we understand the value of a healthy and beautiful smile. With all of that prodding, poking and scraping, a lot of people dread…
Sealants Prevent Cavities for Kids
Dentistry for children begins at an early age. Your child’s first exam at The Sugar House Dentist should take place when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of…
