At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we’ve seen plenty of men and women with teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth effectively or having […]
Affordable Cosmetic Dentistry
Will your Wyoming dental insurance cover cosmetic dental procedures? Many individuals assume their dental insurance won’t cover any procedures obtained solely for cosmetic purposes. This is probably true for teeth whitening or dental bonding. However, at Aspen Ridge Dental we know many Wyoming dental insurance plans and supplemental plans cover orthodontia and any treatment required […]
Bleeding Gums After Your 6-Month Cleaning?
Regular dental check-ups and cleanings at Aspen Ridge Dental are important for proper dental health. However, some dental patients worry because their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a couple of days after your dental cleaning, don’t worry about it. But, […]
How Can You Improve Your Smile Quickly?
At Aspen Ridge Dental, we understand that an imperfect smile can be a source of insecurity. With porcelain veneers, you can enhance your smile without significant restorative dental work. Dental Veneers Transform Your Teeth Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry […]
Don’t Bite The Dentist!
Bite down hard, but not on Doctor Youmans’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the issue and there are ways to make it right. Bite pain can be due to a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or loose teeth. Any of those […]
Dental Crowns At Aspen Ridge Dental In Casper
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them […]