If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in the country, and the state of Wyoming is no exception. Did you know that numerous studies have suggested a connection between osteoporosis and oral health? Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth […]
Aspen Ridge Dental: A Reason to Smile
Hello, friends of Aspen Ridge Dental! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you back. It has been a fantastic month at our practice. We continue to achieve amazing results with our precision smile makeovers. If you have never seen our photo gallery of smile makeover patients, you are probably not […]
Dry Mouth Can Cause Dental Problems
A reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common dilemma, especially among older individuals. Dry mouth is not only uncomfortable, but it can also cause tooth damage. Saliva is needed to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize the acids that can cause plaque. Extensive cavities can […]
Are All Carbs Created Equal?
Most people know that the sugar in candy, cookies, juices and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. As we will describe in this post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, a handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the same […]
Just Like Natural Teeth
Is your smile beginning to look a little dull? Has its luster faded over the years? Maybe you’ve got a chipped tooth, or maybe even a couple. You don’t have to live with these imperfections if you don’t want to. At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, porcelain veneers can mask these and other dental […]
You May Have Gingivitis
This post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY is about gingivitis, which is early-stage gum disease. Gum disease is usually the result of poor brushing and flossing habits. When you don’t brush and floss on a regular basis there is a build-up of plaque, which hardens into a substance called tartar. That’s why we […]