How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we’ve got some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% of people […]
To Chew Or Not To Chew
Hello gum chewers, in this blog post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it help guard your smile from tooth decay? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum can […]
Keeping You Comfortable
At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. If you’re among the many who are nervous about dental work, sedation dentistry can help. Millions of people would rather do just about anything other than sit in a dentist’s chair for an hour or so, even for […]
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Your overall dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular checkups at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper regular brushing and flossing helps keep everything in good shape. You already know, of course, how to brush your teeth. But there are best practices that you may not be aware of. Bearing in mind […]
Tooth Knocked Out?
Having a tooth knocked out is one of the most serious dental emergencies there is. If it happens, remember us at Aspen Ridge Dental Care in Casper – and make a beeline to our office. Whether it happens while playing sports or an accident in the home, a knocked out tooth can often be saved […]
Toothbrush Tantrums: When Your Child Won’t Brush
Children’s dental experts generally recommend that parents brush their kids’ teeth until they’re around seven years old. That’s about the time most kids begin to assert their independence, so it’s a good time for them to take over. But sometimes kids get stubborn about brushing. Then what? Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper has some tips. […]