Pulling out Baby Teeth

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There are a lot of ways to handle a loose tooth as a parent, and as a dentist who sees a lot of children in my Orem office, I think I’ve heard everything by now. Some parents are scared toRead More
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Flossing the Right Way is More Important as Flossing Regularly

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When you go to Canyon Gate Dental for your regular check-up, you can always expect to have the flossing conversation with your hygienist and dentist.  We aren’t trying to bother you or shame you into adopting a new habit, butRead More
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A Few Facts About Numbing Shots

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Although topped by public speaking, heights, bugs, snakes, and drowning, one of the top fears Americans have is a common item found in a dental office: the needle. I can assure you that nobody likes shots—including dentists who give them—butRead More
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Periodontal Disease

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More than 50% of adults, and 75% of adults over age 35 have some form of periodontal disease. This disease is sneaky because it usually begins almost imperceptibly with no discomfort. Once it strikes, however, it can be uncomfortable, unattractive,Read More
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Use Xylitol to Prevent Cavities

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As a prevention-minded dental office, we place a lot of emphasis on patient education and promoting products that can keep your smile beautiful and cavity-free. One of the best ingredients around is xylitol, a decay preventing sweetener. What is Xylitol?Read More
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The Story of the Tooth Fairy

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We all fondly remember wiggling our loose teeth as kids in the hopes of exchanging them for money from the tooth fairy, but did you know where this tradition came from? The Story of the Tooth Fairy The story ofRead More
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Early Childhood Cavities in Orem, Utah

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One of the saddest things I see in the dental office is very young kids, even infants with brand new teeth, who have severe decay problems. Almost without exception, this is caused by parents improperly using bottles at bedtime orRead More
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Use a Mouth Guard to Prevent Teeth Grinding

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While many dental problems are quite obvious to patients (e.g. a cavity can be easily seen on an x-ray, an abscessed tooth is generally quite unpleasant, etc.) there is one common condition that can be extremely damaging which often goesRead More
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Late Night Snacking and Oral Health

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In the 1984 Spielberg-produced cult classic Gremlins, a man purchases a strange pet called a Mogwai to give his teenage son for Christmas. The pet comes with three specific instructions: never expose it to bright light, never get it wet,Read More
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The Most Fearsome Dentist Ever

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Not a day goes by without someone telling me how afraid they are of needles, extractions, and root canals, so I am very aware that assigning the title “Most Fearsome Dentist Ever” is no small thing. Meet John Henry “Doc”Read More
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