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 […]
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 […]
3 Critical Things You Didn’t Know About Kids’ Cavities
It’s time to think differently about childhood tooth decay in Casper. Unless you’ve been keeping up with the research (and who does?) you might have an incomplete understanding. Here are three critical things to know about children’s dental health. 1. Tooth Decay Is The Most Common Childhood Disease Over 4 million preschoolers have decayed. Another […]
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 […]
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
Fear is a powerful emotion. If you have claustrophobia, you take a pass on cave exploration. If you have a fear of heights, you avoid sky diving. People with dentophobia fear dentists, and avoid dental care at all costs. At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper we can help with sedation dentistry. The problem with avoiding […]
