Today’s post looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the discovery of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with a man-made […]
Sealants Prevent Cavities For Kids
Your child’s first dental exam at Aspen Ridge Dental should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Casper office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the teeth. Sealants protect the […]
7 Ways To Fix A Chipped Tooth
In a perfect world, each of your cherished teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most Wyoming men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by cavities, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease, or injury. […]
You Be The Judge
If you are researching cosmetic dental smile makeovers, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Call 307-234-6054 to schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Doctor Youmans of Aspen Ridge Dental. […]
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!
Most Casper people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the Casper area. There are porcelain veneers: a custom-made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack in teeth […]
Are All Carbs Created Equal?
Most people know that the sugar in candy, cookies, juices and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. As we will describe in this post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, a handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the same […]
