Some people don’t think their smile is much of an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious Internet videos—none of these can induce a smile or laugh. If this sounds familiar, then maybe you would like some specifics about complete smile makeovers from Aspen Ridge Dental in […]
Dental health
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist

This article is about some of the most frequent conditions that should be discussed with us, at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper. There is a solution for each one of these issues. Tooth Decay. This is easily the most common dental problem. Tooth decay, or cavities, occur when plaque combines with the sugars and/or starches […]
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?

If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine? We’re asked about this from time to time at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper. Our answer is short and sweet: “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not […]
Our Standard Of Excellence

At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we are committed to the dental health of each one of our patients. We want everyone who settles into one of our chairs to have a good experience. But just as important, we want our work to result in healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime. That is […]
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva

In this post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we are going to review the complexity and importance of your saliva. Don’t be squeamish! Your saliva is a finely balanced body fluid that not only helps maintain dental health, but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further ado, here are the […]
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference

Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening, because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, because we actually have some encouraging things to say. The reason that the death rate for oral cancer […]
A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray

At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, providing first rate dental care is much easier when we have thorough information about our patients’ dental health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. Since they show what’s going on below the surface, they’re worth even more than a thousand words. Along with a thorough visual oral exam, […]
Dental Confidence Or Caution

Whether you are one of those who goes willingly to the dentist or are hesitant about getting work done, the team at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper wants you to make and keep regular appointments for cleanings and checkups. Regular dental appointments are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy. For most […]
Help For Nervous Dental Patients

Imagine the following: You are stretched out in a dental chair at the start of a checkup. As a dental assistant wraps a paper bib around your neck and clicks on a bright overhead light, you tense up and your heart begins to pound. If this sounds at all like you, sedation dentistry from Aspen […]
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?

Most people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. But you may not know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. This post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper looks at disciplines within dentistry, and the years in which they were formally recognized by the ADA. Endodontics (1983): This area […]