Technology is changing our world. It’s interesting to think that the Internet has only existed for about 25 years. None of us today can imagine having to wait more than a few seconds for an answer to a question. None of us can imagine not being constantly connected. But only 25 years ago, the technology to email and to search the internet was only just...
If you’re avoiding the dentist, now is the time to go! When you think of doing something fun, going to the dentist probably isn’t on your top-ten list. For many people, it’s not enjoyable being poked and prodded. In addition, it’s never comfortable having to be accountable for all those times you ate sticky treats, skipped brushing, and were too tired to floss. We all know...
Many of us live stressful, busy lives, and our bodies react in different ways to our stress. One way we may be reacting to stress, without even knowing it, is by clenching our teeth. Your jaw muscle is one of the strongest in your body. During the day, when we feel stress, sometimes our jaw muscle clamps down without us even being conscious of it....
It is summertime and is finally hot outside. It’s time for all those fun outdoor activities—hiking, biking, swimming, and boating. The sun is beating down on you, and you are hot and thirsty. All you want is a cool drink. Hmm…will it be a sports drink? A lemonade? A soft drink? Wait a minute. There is a drink out there that is much healthier for...
Summer is coming and parents everywhere are wondering how they are going to keep their kids both entertained and worn out this summer. We are lucky to live in such a beautiful place. The Wasatch Mountains attract visitors from all over the world. Are we taking them for granted? Do we appreciate the ways to enjoy the great outdoors with little or no cost? Below...
No one wants to have a dental emergency—ever!! None of us like pain or anything that could severely damage our smile. This summer, many of us are going to be a lot of the fun summer activities in Utah. You'll be at kid sporting events, camping, hiking, and boating. Hopefully nothing will happen to our teeth along the way, but what if something does? What...
Cancers of the mouth and lips are easily caught in their early stages with a professional screening. Here are answers to three of the most common questions about this procedure. Who should get an oral cancer screening? Various factors can increase your risk of developing cancers of the mouth. If any of the following risk factors describes you, getting screened for this cancer regularly is especially important: ...
Receiving a pediatric dental checkup is vital to helping your child and/or children obtain optimal oral health. However, scheduling dental services like cleaning and routine examinations in advance of experiencing an acute problem and/or dental emergency, as well as ahead of specific times and events may benefit you and your child and/or children on a long-term basis. The following short blog explains some of the...
It’s that time of year. For many of us, health and dental insurances change January 1st .Even if we are still working for the same company, due to rising health care costs, companies are constantly shopping around for the best insurance rates for themselves and their employees. When insurance changes, often the list of “in network” or “preferred provider” dentists changes. Since “in network” rates...
It’s that time of the year again. All you may be thinking of right now is Christmas shopping but the new year starts in just a few weeks. Many companies offer their employees the benefit of joining a dental plan or the chance to change dental plans at the first of the year. Are you set up with one? Dental insurance is important to have, especially...
