It’s a common habit for a lot of us: When you want to freshen your breath, pop a stick of chewing gum in your mouth. The minty freshness feels good, but is gum good for your teeth or can it cause problems? Read on to learn the pros and cons of chewing gum. Where Did...
When most of us think about our dental health, we think about our teeth, but our gums are also an important part of dental health. That’s why when you visit the dentist for an exam, they’ll examine and x-ray your teeth for signs of cavities, and they’ll also measure...
It’s time to hit the road, relax and forget about your responsibilities at home. Some routines are important to keep even while on vacation, though, so don’t let your dental health be forgotten in all the fun and busyness of traveling. Here are some dental health...
You may have heard about fluoride from your dentist or seen it advertised on products at the store like toothpaste and mouthwash. Why is it added to dental products? What are its benefits to your teeth? Is it a necessary ingredient in toothpaste? Fluoride can have a...
If you’re looking for ways to protect your teeth from decay and cavities, reducing sugar intake can be an important step to take towards that goal. In addition to keeping an eye out for sugar-free options, xylitol can be an alternative sweetener that may actually be...
Not only can dry mouth cause a lot of discomfort, but because saliva is your body’s way of naturally protecting and remineralizing teeth it can also contribute to conditions with your teeth and gums such as cavities, gum disease and more. Sometimes treating dry mouth...
When you’re feeling under the weather, it can be difficult to feel like doing much more than snuggling in bed. Everyday tasks like brushing your teeth just seem to take twice the effort and twice as long as usual. The last thing you want to worry about is taking cough...
If you’re experiencing symptoms with your teeth or mouth that are causing you discomfort, it can feel confusing to know whether to take a wait and see approach or if you need to see a dentist as soon as possible. So, when should you call your dentist? Here are some...
There are many benefits to choosing to eat healthier, among them the ways diet affects oral health. Eating foods low in sugar and other carbohydrates and starches and high in nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus might not only help...
Regular exercise is essential to good health. When you’re physically fit then you look better, and more important, you feel better! And as we remind our patients here at Jordan Landing Smiles in West Jordan, that goes for keeping your teeth in good shape, too!...
