Imagine the following: You are stretched out in a dental chair at the start of a checkup. As a dental assistant wraps a paper bib around your neck and clicks on a bright overhead light, you tense up and your heart begins to pound. If this sounds at all like you, sedation dentistry from Aspen […]
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?
Most people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. But you may not know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. This post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper looks at disciplines within dentistry, and the years in which they were formally recognized by the ADA. Endodontics (1983): This area […]
Look As Young As You Feel By Replacing Missing Teeth
A wise person once said that everyone wants a long life, but no one wants to get old. Yet it happens. While some challenges that come with aging can’t be avoided, others can. At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we help patients of all ages with their dental health issues. Gaps In Your Smile? Many […]
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
We fill a lot of cavities at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way. We really stress preventative dentistry as the key to good […]
Gummy Smile?
Many people with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure. A ‘gummy smile’ is a […]
5 Reasons To See Aspen Ridge Dental
In this message from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we look at the big picture. Developing a relationship with an experienced dentist is vital for maintaining healthy smiles for every member of the family. Here are five reasons to make us your partner in dental health. Visit Us For the Truth. Healthy habits are formed […]
