Unfortunately, gingivitis (gum disease) is very common. But completely preventable. Here’s some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy: If you keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will only need to visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups. Not major treatment. 1. Brush properly Brush for two to three minutes, at least […]
Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. While you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Practicing daily oral hygiene will improve your health now and in the future. You’ll prevent tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease, not to mention bad breath (something friends, family, and coworkers […]
Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future At Aspen Ridge Dental
It has now been over 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Wyoming dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past century and a half. There was a time when Casper blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to make […]
Child-Friendly Casper Dentist
It’s a question that many parents in Casper debate: When should I take my child in for their first dental appointment? The answer may be a little earlier than you think. The American Dental Association recommends that a child sees a dentist around twelve months of age. This happens to be about the time when […]
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic
There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: 1. Panic. 2. See Doctor Stuart Youmans right away and get on with life. Doctor Stuart Youmans at Aspen Ridge Dental can fix a chipped tooth in a jiffy by determining the right solution and expertly preforming the procedure. Decay, missing teeth, braces, even crowns […]
The Benefits of Laser Dentistry
At Aspen Ridge Dental, our patients are treated like family. I am Doctor Youmans and my relationship with my patients is my first priority. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling cosmetic dental smile makeover for one of my patients. My staff and […]