Think you don’t have time to transform your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at Aspen Ridge Dental can restore missing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bad Breath Q & A
I’m Stuart Youmans of Aspen Ridge Dental. Today’s post offers some answers to common questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is awful, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can increase and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss. Time to start […]
The Dangers Of Oral Infections
“It’s just a small sore, it will go away.” “I’m too busy right now, I’ll go to a dentist later.” “A little sensitivity is no big deal.” It happens to most Casper residents at least once in their life. Your teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops a dull ache. A sore on […]
Cosmetic Dentistry: Gum Contouring
If you are a regular visitor to our blog here at Aspen Ridge Dental, you have probably read many articles on cosmetic dentistry procedures. Stuart Youmans is a master of smile makeovers. Dental bonding, crowns, and porcelain veneers can take care of teeth that are chipped, broken, or misshapen. Our Riverton, Douglas, and Wyoming patients […]