Dentists in Casper are dedicated to your oral health and care about the condition of your teeth. At Aspen Ridge Dental we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well as to form words with your tongue. Healthy teeth and gums […]
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid […]
Aspen Ridge Dental Patients Have A Choice In Dental Fillings
With all the talk in Casper of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and invisible braces, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked. If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, Wyoming cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about dental fillings. […]
Super Smiles For Life
Your child should be naturally proud of his or her smile. It expresses joy, laughter, and fun! To make sure your child has a healthy and attractive smile, start early. Really early. Doctor Stuart Youmans recommends a child’s first dental visit when their first tooth erupts. An early check is the first step in preventing […]
5 Compelling Reasons To Consider Dental Sealants For Your Child
Do you have a young child? Why are dental sealants important for kids’ oral health? 1. Children without sealants have almost three times more decay than children with sealants. (Centers For Disease Control) 2. Sealants may be covered by your Wyoming dental insurance plan. For moms and dads without dental insurance, sealants are worth the […]
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
Hi, I’m Doctor Stuart Youmans of Aspen Ridge Dental. Today’s post focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more intense dental care were […]
