How to Care For Your Pet’s Teeth
You care about your pet and so do we. However, we often overlook our pets [...]
Why Dental Sealants Are a Great Idea
Further evidence has been presented that shows dental sealants are more effective than other treatments [...]
Vaping: The New Health Threat to our Youth
The U.S. surgeon general has issued a new concern regarding our nations youth: Vaping and [...]
Cavities on the Rise Among Utah Children
Oral health among Utah children is a rising concern for the Utah Department of Oral [...]
Six Tips for Cavity-Free Holidays
The holidays are filled with family, friends, fun and food. Much of that food is [...]
Twelve Signs You Need to See a Dentist
One of my children recently had a medical complication that could have been addressed earlier [...]
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Are On the Rise
Public health professionals, researchers and doctors have been warning us about the increasing incidence of [...]
Teens Consuming Sports Drinks For “Social Reasons” could lead to dental cavities
BBS News (UK) (6/27) reports that “89% of Welsh 12 to 14-year-olds” consume high-sugar sports drinks, [...]
Can Chewing Gum Reduce Risk of Cavities?
Much of the food we eat contains simple carbohydrates, sugar. We know that sugar interacts [...]
Tips for Whiter Teeth
Everyone wants whiter teeth. There are numerous whitening products online, in retail stores, professional whitening [...]
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Why You Should Get a Dentist for Your Kids by Age One
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two to five-year-olds are the only [...]
Proper Brushing Technique
Brushing your teeth is an important part of your daily dental care. For ideal oral [...]
Brushing Teeth with Arthritis
Arthritis is a pain in many ways. For your teeth, arthritis can make brushing and [...]
Want to Quit Smoking?
According to UDA Action, a quarterly publication for dentists in Utah, 73% of smokers want [...]
New Research on Opioid Addiction
Researchers now believe that two successive opioid refills are sufficient to cause long-term opioid dependency. [...]
Alcohol Consumption & Dental Impact
I like to joke with my patients and friends that “I solve all of my [...]
How Often Should You get Dental X-rays?
When I first entered private practice in 1998 and settled here in Bountiful, Utah, it [...]
Waterpipe Smoking Linked to Serious Oral Conditions
In recent years I have witnessed a significant increase in waterpipe use. It is estimated [...]
Six Steps To Quit Smoking
I have served as a dentist for over 17 years. All of that time has [...]
Finding Inspiration In Daily Living
I don’t consider myself unique. So when I report to you that I need to [...]