When an adult tooth is lost, it’s gone for good. But artificial teeth supported by dental implants from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper are a lifelike replacement option! Dental implants are titanium posts that are placed in your jaw, where they fuse with the bone. They can support artificial teeth that look and function like […]
Think A Missing Back Tooth Is No Big Deal?
Most people are embarrassed by a missing tooth in the front of the mouth. It may not be fair, but a gaping hole would have negative connotations for just about anyone. We can address that issue with a dental implant, at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper. But what about a missing molar? Someone who loses […]
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
In this post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we will consider jaw bone health. To remain strong and vital, your jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone. As each tooth absorbs the forces of […]
5 Ways To Restore A Tooth
There is more than one way to fix a damaged tooth, at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper. You may never need any of these procedures, but most of us need to restore a tooth sooner or later. This post looks at five restoration procedures that are used routinely to repair a damaged tooth: 1. Dental […]
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas
A dental crown from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. We use them to address a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay A poorly-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost a […]
Treating Mouth Sores: Family Dentistry in Caspar WY
When patients get mouth sores, the team at Aspen Ridge Dental in Caspar advises them to evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. By following these family dentistry tips, you too can avoid the discomfort of eating and help to increase the speed of healing. 1. Eat soft or pureed foods. Don’t worry, you […]