Do you know the role that your salivary glands play in upholding your oral health? These warriors are often disregarded, but the fact is they are one of your mouth’s greatest natural guardians. Dental Center is pleased to report how this works. Many foods you eat contain excellent sources of nourishment that maintain both your […]
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Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and visiting your dentist twice a year has always been the push for your dental care and always will be. This is what you think of when it comes to your teeth but have your ever thought about what is the anatomy of your teeth? Understanding your teeth will
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Are cavities beginning to creep into your once flawless smile? Do you notice a trend of more cavities appearing as you age? Fear not, as the day of fighting cavities effectively has finally come. The field of dentistry is chock full of products designed to keep your pearly whites safe from the ravages of dental
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Crown restorations performed at Dental Center’s Orem, Utah, dental offices are designed to fully replace the enamel layer of a tooth that has been fractured or suffers from significant tooth decay. We typically have crowns cast at our off-site dental lab, from either gold, base metals, or dental-grade porcelain. Once it’s been cemented in place
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If you’re missing a tooth, you might know that you should replace it as soon as you can. If you postpone having it replaced, your mouth will be harder to keep clean. As you might already know, keeping your mouth clean is very important to avoiding cavities and gum disease. Your other teeth may also
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The molars in the back of your mouth are typically called upon to do a significant amount of chewing and grinding. Oftentimes, these teeth have deep textures, pits, and fissures in the tooth enamel of the biting surfaces, making these teeth more effective for the task at hand. Sometimes these areas can trap food material
Are you aware that Americans spend millions of dollars every year just on teeth whitening procedures? This is, at least in part, because having any imperfections in your smile can hurt your self-esteem. However, while whitening your teeth is one thing you can do to help the color of your pearly whites, did you know
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If you want a top-notch oral health and a pristine smile, then it’s important to take good care of your toothbrush. Your toothbrush is a handy tool that can scrub and clean your chompers on a regular basis—but only if it’s in good condition. So, to help you keep your toothbrush in tip-top shape, then
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Everyone values their teeth. We understand that our patients take proper precautions to protect their teeth. However, sometimes life offers a swerve and things happen which can end up with a tooth knocked out. If this, unfortunately, happens to you, you should know that you can still keep from losing the tooth by taking the
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While it is rare, there are times when a severe oral accident or hard blow to the face can cause enough trauma to knock a tooth out of its socket. In these instances, the severity of the damage will largely influence the level of first-aid and treatment called for to manage pain and improve your
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