Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you suffered a sudden zap of pain in one of your teeth? Sensitive teeth is an irritating condition, but one we can help with at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY. If a tooth’s enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer […]
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Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile
You may not think about it very much, but stress can do a number on your dental health. The dentists at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper know this all too well. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be exacerbated by stress. People who have difficulty managing stress need […]
Missing Pieces In The Mouth?
A 500-piece Eiffel Tower puzzle is still easy to spot with 32 pieces missing. A 50-piece puppy puzzle will probably still give warm fuzzies without 3 or 4 pieces in place. But a 32-piece dental puzzle is just not fully finished without ALL of the pieces. If there are missing pieces to your dental puzzle, cosmetic […]
Want A Reason To Smile All The Time?
If you don’t like your smile, let’s talk about a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY. With a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover, you can: Look and feel younger. Improve your oral health. Increase your confidence. Smile all the time! There are exciting developments in the field. Your teeth take a […]
Fluoride Treatments: Not Just For Kids
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” “Fluoride toothpaste” is ubiquitous for good reason. It’s essential to good dental health, as the dentists at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper explain. Fluoride is an important mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and […]
Sore Tooth? Don’t Wait!
Patients at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY who wait to have a toothache checked invariably end up saying, “I wish I had come sooner.” Even with all the various causes of mouth troubles, a toothache sends a simple, clear message: “See the dentist!” If you wait, the cost to treat it may get more […]
Are Dental Veneers Reversible?
When people ask for cosmetic dentistry at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, porcelain veneers are a popular option. Unlike a crown that completely covers the tooth, a veneer is a super thin layer of a very tough porcelain, composite bonding, or ceramic. When bonded to a tooth, the veneer creates a natural, translucent, and […]
Which Type of Toothbrush is Best?
It may surprise you to know that some people have very strong opinions about which type of toothbrush is the best: manual or electric. Is there really one that is clearly better? In the considered opinion of the dentist at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, the best toothbrush is the one that you prefer, based […]
Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have periodontal disease, also known as “gum disease,” can be upsetting. Here at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, Wyoming, we are committed to preventing gum disease, and providing treatment to those patients who have it. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums Receding gums Bad breath that won’t go away […]
A Ginormous Cavity?
When one of the dentists at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY repairs a tooth that has tooth decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or dental caries on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay […]
