Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you suffered a sudden zap of pain in one of your teeth? Sensitive teeth is an irritating condition, but one we can help with at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY. If a tooth’s enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer […]
Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile
You may not think about it very much, but stress can do a number on your dental health. The dentists at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper know this all too well. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be exacerbated by stress. People who have difficulty managing stress need […]
Fluoride Treatments: Not Just For Kids
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” “Fluoride toothpaste” is ubiquitous for good reason. It’s essential to good dental health, as the dentists at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper explain. Fluoride is an important mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and […]
Which Type of Toothbrush is Best?
It may surprise you to know that some people have very strong opinions about which type of toothbrush is the best: manual or electric. Is there really one that is clearly better? In the considered opinion of the dentist at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, the best toothbrush is the one that you prefer, based […]
A Ginormous Cavity?
When one of the dentists at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY repairs a tooth that has tooth decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or dental caries on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay […]
Saliva And Dental Health
In this blog post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, we consider the importance of saliva. Though most people think it’s gross, saliva is essential for dental health. Saliva is mostly water. No surprise there! But it is also made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The ideal pH balance of the […]