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 […]
Ignoring It Won’t Make It Go Away
Are you suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? It won’t get better until you have us take a look, at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY. Toothache pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket. Ignoring it won’t make it go away. Many dread seeking relief from a dentist because they fear the treatment […]
Saving Teeth at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper
When the nerve inside a tooth is infected by bacteria, we try to save it with root canal therapy. This procedure scares a lot of people. But at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, we want you to know that root canals are not nearly as bad as their reputation. In fact, they don’t cause […]