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…
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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…
Is Grandpa Smiling?


How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we’ve got some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News:…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease


Here is important news for anyone who cares about their dental health: gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is associated with heart disease. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, gum disease is easy to treat if it is caught in the…
Is It Growing In Your Mouth?


Plaque is that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Since it is caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, plaque formation is a constant process. And that’s why we keep reminding our patients to brush and floss twice a day, at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City. The plaque process goes…
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)


In this post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we address the unpleasant topic of halitosis, also known as bad breath. While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many elements can contribute to the condition, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of saliva,…
A Youthful Smile At Any Age


Aging is an unavoidable fact of life. While some of the challenges that come with it cannot be avoided, others can. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we help patients of all ages with their dental health issues. Many dental problems that are common with aging include missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage,…
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine


The most common times people brush their teeth are morning and night, either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. But sometimes hiccups in the schedule can knock you off a well-established routine. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we have some thoughts on that. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super…
Why Visit The Dentist?


At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for that.…
Dead Or Just Sick?


Since teeth don’t grow and the enamel is not made of living cells, it’s easy to forget that teeth are alive. We are reminded when we have a toothache, or sudden sensitivity to hot or cold food. Like other organs, teeth need a blood supply to stay alive and healthy. At The Sugar House Dentist…