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…
Oral Health
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…
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 Does Your Overall Health Affect Your Smile?
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City for regular checkups. Did…
Trust The Sugar House Dentist For Accurate Dental Info
Dental patients are more informed than ever before, and much of their knowledge about dentistry comes from online sources. This can be a good thing. But at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we remind you not to rely exlusively on the Internet. Misconceptions about dentistry began circulating long before personal computers became…
Bad Breath Is No Fun
This post from the The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City takes on an unpleasant topic: bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to meet with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your…
Is Grandpa Smiling?
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we’ve got some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News:…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Categories: Dental Health, Oral Health
Here is important news for anyone who cares about their dental health: gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is associated with heart disease. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, gum disease is easy to treat if it is caught in the…
