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…
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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…
Common Myths About Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Beautiful smiles, Cosmetic Dentistry
At Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan, we improve smiles with cosmetic dentistry every day. From the questions that some patients ask, though, it seems there are some common misconceptions about what cosmetic dentistry can and cannot do. So we’re using this blog post to clear up a few of them. Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry…
Preventing Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is one of the most pervasive issues we dentists face. At Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan, we help all our patients prevent cavities and maintain good dental health. Blame it on Bacteria Tooth decay is caused by bacteria. Bacteria live in your mouth and combine with plaque and acids to erode the…
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Dental health and a brilliant smile depend on much more than simply brushing regularly. In this post from Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan, we present a quick refresher course on vital lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it helps to get a reminder once…
Are You Getting Your Dose Of D?
Most people know that vitamin D is important for healthy teeth and bones, but many of us fail to get adequate amounts. This article from Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan is a friendly reminder to our patients, especially expectant mothers, about the importance of vitamin D. Here is a sampling of vitamin D findings…
The Jordan Landing Smiles Guide To Veneers
It’s easy to see why so many people love porcelain veneers, like those provided at Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan. They correct a multitude of flaws and deliver beautiful results. A porcelain veneer is an extremely thin (about .5mm or 1/64 inch) shell that is permanently attached to the front of a tooth. They…
Is Your Smile Holding You Back?
Categories: Beautiful smiles, Cosmetic Dentistry
This post from Jordan Landing Smiles begins with something we’d classify as Murphy’s Law. You leave the house on a pressing errand, looking completely disheveled. Inevitably, you bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your ill-fitting sweatpants and stained T-shirt? Attractive clothing, well-groomed hair, and a fit body boost morale for most…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A floss…
