When we crown one of our patients at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The need for a dental crown is usually apparent. Crowns (sometimes called caps) restore a decayed or damaged tooth to its original size, shape, and functionality. Crowns are sometimes extended down to […]
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Your teeth can last a lifetime. With a few daily precautions and regular checkups at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, you’ll go a long way toward making sure they do. If you do any of the following, we recommend that you stop: Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or compromised bridgework […]
Oral Health During Pregnancy
This post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY is for women who are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant. Carrying a precious baby can not only consume your time; it can divert your attention from other things. As valued as your little bundle of joy will be, don’t forget your needs and your vitality […]
The Tea And Teeth Question
Here’s a riddle from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY: What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Alright, alright. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. In this blog post, we’ll talk about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages, including tea. Over […]
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
When a wisdom tooth tries to come in but is obstructed by the adjacent tooth, it becomes impacted and can result in such complications as pain, inflammation, or tooth decay. At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, we can extract wisdom teeth. It’s challenging to clean partially-erupted wisdom teeth. Since they have a high risk […]
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans, yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, we share some basic facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. The more advanced form […]