How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we’ve got some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% of people […]
To Chew Or Not To Chew
Hello gum chewers, in this blog post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it help guard your smile from tooth decay? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum can […]
Keeping You Comfortable
At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. If you’re among the many who are nervous about dental work, sedation dentistry can help. Millions of people would rather do just about anything other than sit in a dentist’s chair for an hour or so, even for […]
Lighten Up!
Do you think your teeth are too stained for teeth whitening to have any effect? Think again. At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we whiten smiles for our patients every day. There are two basic types of teeth stains: extrinstic, and intrinsic. Extrinsic stains are on the surfaces of your teeth: discolorations caused by dark […]
7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. In this post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we explain seven ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is sturdy and tooth-colored. It is […]
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Your overall dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular checkups at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper regular brushing and flossing helps keep everything in good shape. You already know, of course, how to brush your teeth. But there are best practices that you may not be aware of. Bearing in mind […]