Periodontal disease, typically called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, it is a treatable condition. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. It is so common in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the American Dental Association.…
Oral Health
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Categories: Family Dentistry, Oral Health
During dental examinations at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we always look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Cancer – the “c” word – is about as serious as it gets. Yet many people don’t seem to realize the seriousness…
Terrific Tooth Tips
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, your dental health is always our top priority. What can you do to keep your teeth and gums in good shape, apart from regular checkups with us every six months. Here are some tips. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have…
Which Comes First?
It’s a little bit like the chicken-or-egg question: which should you do first, brush your teeth, or floss them? The answer depends on who you ask. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we think the important thing is that you do both. Some dentists will tell you it’s better to floss first.…
Fight Plaque Build-Up!
When you have teeth, you usually have some plaque build-up, too. It isn’t easy to see it and it isn’t easy to get it off, so having a cleaning and checkup at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City every six months is a very good idea. Plaque is a sticky film that is…
A Wise Investment That Pays Off Every Day
You may not sport a sparkling 3-carat diamond on your finger or zip around town in a shiny Ferrari, but you can flash a celebrity-caliber smile. (And we think it is a much better investment than extravagant jewelry or a pricey car.) Cosmetic dentistry from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City is an…
5 Cavity Basics
The desire to prevent cavities is one of the main reasons people visit the dentist. In this post, the team at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City highlights five things you need to know about cavities. 1. Cavities are also called caries or tooth decay. When a tooth is permanently damaged in the…
Your Kids, and Healthy Teeth
Parents who want their children to develop healthy habits know that they need to set a good example. Part of that is bringing them in for regular family dentistry checkups at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City UT. Tooth decay is an increasingly common childhood health problem. There are strategies that any parent…
Missing Pieces In The Mouth?
A 500-piece Eiffel Tower puzzle is still easy to identify with 32 pieces missing. A 50-piece Kitten puzzle will probably still give warm fuzzies without 3 or 4 pieces in place. But a 32-piece dental puzzle is just not complete without ALL of the pieces. Cosmetic dentistry from The Sugar House Dentist can help. If you’re…
Stomatitis in Salt Lake City: Small Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
Stomatitis is the technical term for something The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City sees every day: irritations found in the mouth. There are two main types of stomatitis: canker sores, and cold sores. Canker sores may appear individually or in clusters. They usually occur on the inside of the lips or the cheek,…
