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4 Signs You Grind Your Teeth in Your Sleep
Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is one of the worst habits for the health of your teeth and gums. Unfortunately, many people have a habit of grinding their teeth and don’t even realize it. If you grind your teeth at night while you sleep, you may not be aware of the problem unless you know the …
What it Might Mean if Your Gums are Receding
Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. In the early stages, when the gums become swollen and red and bleed easily, it is known as gingivitis. As the conditions progresses, a more serious condition of gingivitis is known as periodontitis. Under these circumstances the gums begin to pull away …
Fluoride In Your South Jordan, Riverton, Draper and West Jordan Community Water
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in most community water supplies. Scientists discovered in the 1940’s that there was an optimum level of natural fluoride in water levels that significantly reduced dental cavities among residents but low enough to avoid serious side effects. The optimum level of fluoride to reduce the incidence of cavities has …
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He is Just a Baby! No Way Can He Be Exposed to Decay on His Teeth
As if parents don’t have enough to worry about their newborns, it has now been confirmed in a recent study that the bacteria that causes decay is present in infant bacteria. Cavities are the most infectious disease in children in the United States. By the age of 5, 40% of children have dental cavities. Parents …
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Trick or Treat All You Want, but Don’t Let Your Teeth Get Spooky!
Spooky and scary things can happen on Halloween and the effect it can have on your children’s teeth is enough to give you the chills. As the holidays approach and celebrations begin, parents worry about the effect excess intake of sugar can have on their children’s teeth. I say let them enjoy, but take a …
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You Are Not the Only One Interested in Your Sleeping Habits
Are you aware your dentist can play an important role in helping diagnose and treat Sleep Disorders? More and more dentists are becoming involved with the physicians that treat sleep disorders. During your dental exam the dentist will ask you questions regarding your sleep habits and snoring problems. Dentists should be involved in the over …
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So You Think You’re Immune to Bad Breath…Think Again!
Many of you have experienced bad breath at some time in your life and you hope that it will never happen again. Halitosis affects about 85% of the population at one time or another. By the simple action of reducing the bacteria in your mouth, you can help avoid halitosis. Listed below, you will find …
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