Your child’s first dental exam at Aspen Ridge Dental should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Casper office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the teeth. Sealants protect the […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Why Trust Your Smile to Aspen Ridge Dental?

Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY twice a year. Your dental health […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fun Floss Facts

Flossing is one of the best things you can do to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Doing it is simple enough, but, as with most things, there is usually room for improvement. At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, we think trying out different types of floss is a good idea, and can help […]
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?

A question from the team at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, does the dentist examine the patient’s teeth, choose the course of treatment, and perform the procedure, all while the patient is just a participant? It Starts […]