This post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City describes the ways that general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry are different. General dentistry, also called family dentistry, is dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, like a cavity between two teeth, a general…
Dental Health
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City we urge all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth at least twice a day. This very good habit is the single most important thing you can do to maintain your dental health. What kind of toothpaste should you use? There is no one-size-fits-all…
Beware Of Hidden Sugar
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of…
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
Categories: Dental Health
If you have claustrophobia, you avoid enclosed spaces. If you have arachnophobia, you stay away from spiders. Fair enough! But if you fear the dentist you may be inclined to avoid checkups. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we know this is a bad idea. The connection between your dental health and…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Your overall dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular checkups at The Sugar House Denteist in Salt Lake City regular brushing and flossing helps keep everything in good shape. You already know how to brush your teeth. But there are best practices that you may not be aware of. Bearing in…
Do You Eat A Tooth-Healthy Diet?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern to us at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City. We want all of our patients to enjoy healthy teeth and gums. Keeping your teeth healthy requires thorough brushing and flossing, every single day. Regular cleanings and checkups are also necessary for preventing cavities and maintaining good…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
A question from the team at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, chooses the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is just a participant? It Starts With…
A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, providing first rate dental care is much easier when we have thorough information about our patients’ dental health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. Since they show what’s going on below the surface, they’re worth even more than a thousand words. Along with a thorough…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Why should you brush your teeth at least twice a day? At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we’re using this space to discuss why it is so important. The first, and most obvious benefit, is that brushing and flossing prevents tooth decay. It removes the food debris from teeth and clears away plaque,…
Saving Teeth
Categories: Dental Health
When the nerve inside a tooth is infected by bacteria, we try to save it with root canal therapy. This procedure scares a lot of people. But at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we want you to know that root canals are not nearly as bad as their reputation. In fact, they…
