In this post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with…
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A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, providing first rate dental care is much easier when we have thorough information about our patients’ dental health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. Since they show what’s going on below the surface, they’re worth even more than a thousand words. Along with a thorough…
How Does Your Overall Health Affect Your Smile?
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City for regular checkups. Did…
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…
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
Categories: Dental Health, Oral Health
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,…
