Since teeth don’t grow and the enamel is not made of living cells, it’s easy to forget that teeth are alive. We are reminded when we have a toothache or sudden sensitivity to hot or cold food. Like other organs, teeth need a blood supply to stay alive and healthy. At The Sugar House Dentist…
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How is an Oral Surgeon Different Than a General Dentist?
In this post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we discuss the similarities and differences between a general dentist and an oral surgeon. DDS or DMD When dentists graduate from dental school, they either receive a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of (Medicine in Dentistry). They have the option…
Let’s Talk About Your Smile! Schedule A Dental Implant Consultation
What’s the first step in getting a dental implant from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City? It’s not an X-ray. It’s not an exam. No, it’s an informative, low-key consultation. Take Your Time At The Sugar House Dentist, we don’t pressure you into treatment. We simply explain your options. We answer your questions thoroughly.…
Find A Few Minutes To Floss
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
One of the reasons people give for not flossing their teeth is that it’s hard to fit it into their daily schedule. The team at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City wants to remind those folks that flossing their teeth is every bit as important to their dental health as brushing. It has…
Why Is An Implant Better For Oral Health?
Dental implants are an ideal replacement for lost teeth, and at last count more than three million Americans have received one. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we are providers of these dental marvels. What Is A Dental Implant? A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into your…
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City would be a very different place if it weren’t for the skilled dental assistants who work here. In this post, we would like to highlight the importance of these specialists who are often not given the credit they deserve. Dental assistants not only make your dental appointment more…
How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
If you wear dentures, you know that they are not an ideal solution for missing teeth. They can slip, cause gum irritation, bone loss, and leave you with an inability to taste food due to a covered palate. The good news? Implant-supported dentures from The Sugar House Dentist offer a better solution. If you currently wear traditional…
We Love Patient Referrals!
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, many of our new patients come to us because a current patient (or parent of a patient) recommended our practice. This is, of course, very flattering. It’s important to any practice to get new patients, but when they come to us because a current patient is…
Children’s Dental Restorations
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, there is more than one way to fix a child’s tooth. Whether there’s decay or a crack, our family dentistry has a restoration option. In this post, we look at three restoration procedures: 1. Dental Bonding Bonding is used to repair chips, cracks, stains, and make teeth…
Hate Your Dentures?
Permanent implant dentures from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City can be life-changing. Let’s examine the facts about dental implant anchored dentures: Chewing: An implant-supported denture can restore up to 95 percent of normal chewing function. How essential is chewing? Can you chew easily with your current full or partial denture? Can you…
