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The Fourth of July will be here in a few days. This year marks the 240th anniversary of the birth of our nation. We hope you and your family were able to celebrate together. Cookouts and fireworks are great, but nothing is better than spending a day with family and friends. That’s a reason to […]

Vinyl or latex gloves. Dental floss. Dental wax. Gauze. Pain relievers. Milk. What do those things have in common? Any or all of them could come in handy in the event of a dental emergency. We will explain some of the ways you may use them in a moment. If you are experiencing a dental

When you think about it, you put your teeth through a lot. Biting into crunchy foods, chewing on ice, holding things in your teeth, and using your teeth to open things all take a toll on your smile. Any of these things can cause you to lose a little something in an instant or gradually

HOLLADAY, UTAH – Dr. Andrew Ericksen, a Holladay dental implant provider, recently took the comprehensive board exam to become an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. To complete his fellowship, Dr. Ericksen presented to a board of dental implant experts in Chicago. The presentation highlighted several of the implant cases Dr. Ericksen

Some people consider dental implants the greatest development in modern dentistry. It’s easy to see why. No other teeth replacement option provides as much of a benefit as dental implants do. People have been working on tooth replacements for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used what was available to them. Some used ivory and animal

Keeping your mouth healthy starts with the basics. Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time. Floss between your teeth and gums once each day. Visit the dentist at least twice a year for professional cleanings. These are the foundation of preventive dental care If you want to go beyond the basics,

Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year. As the temperature warms, trees grow new green leaves. Flowers bloom, and songbirds return from their winter migration. It’s a lovely time. It also may be a good time to improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry. One of the simplest ways to do that is

So, you’ve lost a few teeth. You aren’t happy about it, but you also aren’t sure what to do. You may be embarrassed by how this affects your smile. Yet, you may not be sure if you should replace your missing teeth. We can say from a dental perspective that you should replace them. In

Your teen inherited your teeth … unfortunately. You know your smile is crooked, but you were not able to correct your smile when you were younger. You don’t want your son or daughter to have the same experience that you did. You live through years of self-doubt and self-consciousness all because of your teeth. You

We want you to imagine a visit to the dentist office. You are sitting in the waiting room. You know you will be called back to the chair in a few minutes. What thoughts are going through your head? Are you relaxed, or are you worried? Are you afraid of what the dentist might find?