If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider oral conscious sedation. First off, oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At Aspen Ridge Dental, we have been providing sedation since 1998. We offer different levels of sedation and a choice of medication including oral analgesics, nitrous oxide, and […]
Have Your Dessert! (If You Must)
At Aspen Ridge Dental, your dentist understands that it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats. If you can abstain, kudos to you. If you can’t, be aware that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva […]
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Are dental implant procedures too expensive? Are dental implants unsafe? Are dental implants experimental? Is the surgery painful? Does it take a long time to recover? The answer to all of these is No. We are Aspen Ridge Dental and we want to talk about it. Dental implants are an investment in a better lifestyle […]
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night—either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule from family life, shift work, or exhaustion. Sometimes, brushing after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. Many Casper families, including those we […]
Tooth Cavities Are An Urgent Problem That Demands Immediate Attention In Casper Wyoming
At Aspen Ridge Dental, we know that tooth cavities are a prevalent oral health issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds in Casper Wyoming. While cavities may seem like a common occurrence, they are not to be taken lightly. Ignoring or delaying treatment for tooth cavities can have serious consequences for your oral […]
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In today’s Aspen Ridge Dental post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used to […]