At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, one of the first things dental implant patients usually want to know is: Do I need to change my flossing technique for my new implant? We hope that before you got your implant, you were brushing at least twice a day and flossing at least once.…
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Think A Missing Back Tooth Is No Big Deal?
People who lose a front tooth usually makes a plan for a dental restoration ASAP. A dental implant from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City is an ideal solution. When a person loses a back tooth, on the other hand, they are more likely to leave the gap. “You can’t really see it…
Preventing Gum Disease At The Sugar House Dentist
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
This post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City is about gum disease, and how to prevent it. Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque can harden into tartar…
New Protein For Dental Implant Patients
Countless people have replaced missing teeth with dental implants from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City. Unlike a bridge, a dental implant consists of a titanium post anchored to the jaw bone. The bone fuses with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to…
What Does A Beautiful Smile Say About You?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
It’s not just about looks. According to a study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a healthy and attractive smile makes you appear more intelligent, successful, friendly and interesting. Cosmetic dentistry from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City can give you a beautiful new smile. Our smile makeover patients have expressed that…
Our Dental Team Takes Care Of You
Categories: Family Dentistry, Dental Health
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. This blog post focuses on the duties of a dental assistant. You probably think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is…
Are Dental Implants An Option If I Have Receding Gums?
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we have to make a lot of judgment calls. As a case in point, we have to establish which patients are good candidates for dental implant surgery. Generally speaking, dental implants have a very high success rate, but before committing to it there are things we…
What Can Fluoride Do For You?
Categories: Family Dentistry, Dental Health
This post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City focuses on fluoride: what is it, and why is it so good for your dental health? The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride is found in different foods as well as in water. Many adjust the fluoride content of their…
Dental Implants And Smile Makeovers
What makes an attractive smile? White teeth? Uniformly-shaped teeth? Straight teeth? At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we agree that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Even so, one or more missing teeth can really detract from anyone’s smile. But with dental implants, it’s a problem that can be remedied.…
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
This blog post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City focuses on missing teeth, bone health, and dental implants. Our teeth, of course, have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth,…
