A lot of people clench or grind their teeth, especially as they sleep. It’s called bruxism and can lead to jaw pain and tooth damage. If this sounds like you or someone close to you, talk to us about it at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City. Most grinding occurs during sleep. If…
General Dentistry
How to Brighten Your Smile
Have you ever had a hard day, then had a friend or stranger smile at you, and you suddenly felt better? Your smile is important! It can make a great first impression and make everybody’s day better. Here’s how The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City suggest you brighten your smile, so that it…
Bad Breath Treatment At The Sugar House Dentist
Do you worry that you have bad breath? At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we help our patients with this unpleasant, annoying, and potentially embarrassing condition. If you have bad breath, the first thing to do is make sure you are cleaning your teeth, gums, and tongue thoroughly. This does not mean…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, it’s more an inconvenience than anything else. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes something that…
5 Ways To Floss Daily
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
If you’ve noticed that you’re too tired to floss your teeth each night, this post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City is for you. We want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss, since it’s an essential part of your daily dental health routine. 5 Good Times To…
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City. What is gum disease? Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the soft tissue that…
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, and this can contribute to poor dental health. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City we recommend a new toothbrush about every three months. How often you replace your toothbrush depends, of course, on how often you use it. We recommend, strongly,…
Preventing Tooth Decay
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
Tooth decay remains the most important issue in dental health, and it affects people of all ages. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we are committed to preventing tooth decay in our patients. It can be an uphill battle sometimes. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria. It merges with plaque and acids…
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
In this post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with…
