MONSTERS AND GHOSTS AND SUGAR, OH MY! Wait… sugar? That’s right. The scariest thing you’ll encounter this Halloween may just be sweets. Here are some hair-raising statistics about Halloween candy consumption: Americans purchase around 600 million pounds–or 2 billion...
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We are located at 7478 Campus View Drive, Suite 202, West Jordan, UT 84084 .
Are You Prepared For A Dental Emergency?
ACCIDENTS ALWAYS SEEM to happen when we least expect them. When those accidents involve tooth damage, it’s important to know what steps to take. Being prepared before a dental emergency occurs can save a damaged or knocked out tooth, prevent infection and decrease the...
What Is A Dental Assistant?
PEOPLE ARE COMMONLY CONFUSED about what the exact role of a dental assistant is. What does an assistant take care of vs. a dental hygienist, for example? We want to set the record straight! Our dental assistants are an invaluable part of our team and practice–to be...
3 Tips for Tooth-Friendly Foods
It’s easy to fall into bad eating habits. It’s even easier to ignore, or simply not be aware, of the impact that your diet has on your oral health. A good diet is linked directly to good oral health, so if you want to have the best oral health possible, our team here...
Have You Gotten Screened For Oral Cancer Lately?
THROUGHOUT LIFE PEOPLE get regular prostate exams, mammograms and colonoscopies. These preventative health care exams are extremely important for detecting any abnormalities–including cancer–early, so they can be treated as soon as possible. These exams save lives. So...
Why Does Food Taste Funny After Brushing?
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED why certain foods taste unpleasant after brushing your teeth in the morning? Most of us have experienced that bitter sensation a time or two, but what exactly causes it? Your Mint Toothpaste Flavor Isn’t To Blame It’s a common misconception that...
Helping Your Kids Learn And Love To Brush Their Teeth
ANY PARENT KNOWS that getting your child to do certain things like eat their veggies, clean their room and even brush their teeth can be difficult. But the reality is that tooth decay is the number one disease affecting young children today. To combat this, kids need...
See The Full Picture On Dental X-Rays
IF YOU COULD HAVE any superpower, what would it be? Would you choose super strength? How about the power of flight? Maybe you’d like the ability to see through solid objects! Although super strength and flight may not come too easily, you don’t have to search far for...
Does Your Child Grind Their Teeth?
MANY PARENTS HAVE heard their children (loudly) grinding their teeth while they sleep at night, or even during waking hours. You may worry about the health of your child’s teeth or what their tooth grinding habit means and what has caused it. We hope this blog post...
Dental Crowns for Fracture Repair
While your tooth enamel is very hard, it is not completely impervious to damage. Grinding your teeth, a blow to the face, or chewing on objects like pencils and pens, all have the potential to fracture tooth enamel. When this happens the natural bacteria in...