Most of us experience dry mouth now and then. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a serious trouble. Constant dry mouth is not only irritating, it can lead to health problems. If you cope with persistent dry…
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Should I Get An Implant Immediately After A Tooth Extraction?
Categories: Dental health, Dental implants
Do you have a tooth that is beyond saving? Considering a a dental implant? At Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan, there are advantages to combining the extraction and implant procedures. Let’s talk about the benefits of same-day extraction and implant placement. 1. You save healthy bone As soon as a tooth is taken out,…
A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray
At Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan, providing first rate dental care is much easier when we have extensive, comprehensive information about their patients’ oral health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. They show what’s going on below the visible surface of your teeth are worth even more than a thousand words. Along with…
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Do you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. If you are like many people, you started developing decay fairly young and started receiving the ubiquitous silver amalgam fillings that…
What Is Crown Lengthening?
Categories: Beautiful smiles, Cosmetic Dentistry
Creating perfect smiles at Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan often require crown lengthening. Crown lengthening is a safe and effective procedure that exposes more of the visible part of the tooth. Some patients undergo crown lengthening to alter their gummy smile. A gummy smile refers to upper teeth that appear too short because excess…
Reinvent Yourself With A Smile Makeover
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A smile makeover from Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan is all about using cosmetic dentistry procedures to make positive changes to your teeth. It combines two or more of these procedures to upgrade your smile. The effects of a smile makeover may be subtle, or they may be quite dramatic. With cosmetic dentistry we…
Think A Missing Back Tooth Is No Big Deal?
Categories: Dental health, Dental implants
Most people are uncomfortable with a missing tooth in the front of their mouth. A gaping hole in a smile has negative connotations for adults in most social circles, which is one reason why dental implants from Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan are so popular. When someone loses a back tooth, on the other…
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry
This post from Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry, the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the discovery of dental restorations. The people of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or…
4 Smile Boosters
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
In this post from Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan, we would like to highlight four ways you can improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry. 1. Teeth Whitening is quick and non-invasive. External tooth whitening occurs when teeth whitening agents bleach the teeth directly. This can be done in our office, or with a take-home kit.…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
At Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan, we look for signs of oral cancer during every checkup. It doesn’t take long, but it’s extremely important. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Oral cancer is a serious matter: The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get…
