Most people get wisdom teeth in their late teens or early twenties. At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, we generally recommend removal. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth and nerves. Awkward positions are common, and can increase risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Wisdom teeth are also difficult to clean, especially if they […]
3 Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
This post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper offers three steps to take before you arrive at our office for a consultation. The state of your mouth is important to your vitality both emotionally and physically. Everyone wants to make a positive impression when they smile or speak. We understand that. The look, the feel, […]
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Gum disease is more common than you might think. At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we see patients with gum disease almost every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until we diagnose it. Fortunately, gum disease can be treated. What is gum disease? Also known as ‘periodontal disease’, it is an inflammation […]
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth?
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, your dental health is probably not your first priority. But the team at Aspen Ridge Dental urges you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of Health, cancer […]
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, we urge our patients to come in twice a year for a dental exam and cleaning. If you skip those checkups because you don’t think you have any cavities, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is enough to get you here. In the last few decades, lung and breast cancer […]
The Gift Of Oral Health
Many dental patients wonder why, with all the improvements in dentistry, the dentists at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world. But don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools are your […]