How long should I Brush My Teeth?
About 2 years ago, I was reading a dental magazine and one of the articles was on how long we should brush our teeth each time we brush them. I found the results quite interesting and try to share...
View ArticleCandy, Nutrition, and Teeth.
This time of year, as we start with Halloween and end with Christmas, I get alot of questions about candy, nutrition, and their effects on teeth. Growing up as a child in Payson Utah, the main...
View ArticleBaby bottle decay-how to prevent it.
I recently had two of the sweetest boys come into my office for a check up and cleaning. The first thing that was noticeable on both boys was their front teeth looked funny. On further examintion,...
View ArticleMy child has an extra permanent tooth: Part 2
In response to my dental blog, the most common question I have received is when to extract an extra permanent tooth. My experience is that the sooner the extra permanent tooth is extracted, the...
View ArticleOrthodontics: treating muscles, bone, and teeth.
Many people think that orthodontics is just about straightening the teeth, but there are other things to consider. The things we look at in our office are 1) muscle function 2) bone structure and 3)...
View ArticleRetainers: Removeable vs Fixed
After completion of orthodontic treatment, retainers are used to hold the teeth in place and prevent them from moving. There are two different types of retainers used to do this, removeable or fixed...
View ArticleTransitional Dentures: What are they?
One of the most difficult transitions patients have to make is going from their natural teeth to dentures. Most of the problems arise from the fact that the dentures sit on top of the gum tissue and...
View ArticleOrthodontics for Children
Most of the time, it is not recommended to do orthodontic procedures on children. There are a few exceptions to this general rule. If it is determined that the jaws or teeth are not developing or...
View ArticleWhat is a bridge?
A bridge is used to replace missing permanent teeth when there are remaining teeth on both sides of the space where the teeth are missing. It consists of crowns on the teeth on both sides of the the...
View ArticleWhat is a space maintainer?
A space maintainer is a dental device used to maintain the space for the permanent to erupt when a baby tooth is pulled prematurely on a child. Space maintainers are used to prevent the other teeth...
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