To be healthy and strong, your jawbone needs to be continuously stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. When a tooth and its root are lost, for whatever reason, then the health of the bone is at risk. But a dental implant from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City can preserve…
Month: December 2018
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
In this post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry. Let us set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll call him Mr. Jones. We listen carefully as he explains the esthetic…
Which Comes First?
It’s a little bit like the chicken-or-egg question: which should you do first, brush your teeth, or floss them? The answer depends on who you ask. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we think the important thing is that you do both. Some dentists will tell you it’s better to floss first.…
Infancy Through Childhood: Instill Good Brushing Habits
New parents may be surprised by recommendations on infant oral care. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we advise parents to begin brushing their baby’s teeth as soon as the first teeth emerge. After all, brand-new teeth are just as vulnerable to tooth decay as older teeth. Parents are encouraged to use…