In today’s calorie-obsessed culture, it can be hard to hear the truth among all the other health-conscious noise. Salt Lake City residents are frequently misinformed and misled about the health benefits of trends such as cleanses, sugar alternatives, diets, organic vs. nonorganic, and a myriad of other common topics. Today Dr. Brickey would like to clear […]
If you are a parent, you probably know how difficult it is to get Salt Lake City children to brush and floss regularly. On top of that, young children often lack the necessary motor skills to properly care for their teeth. At Natural Smiles Dentistry, we want your whole family to have excellent dental health, […]
Most of us were taught when we were kids that sweets like chocolate will rot your teeth. While this may remain true for some types of our favorite sweet snack, that doesn’t mean we have to take it off the menu altogether. In fact, recent studies have found that dark chocolate, containing high percentages of […]
We all remember losing our teeth as children and being delighted to find money from the tooth fairy under our pillow, but it’s just not as much fun missing teeth as an adult. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have an average of […]
If we told you that your mouth is the site of a constant battle between teeth and bacteria, would you believe us? Alright, maybe it’s not that dramatic, but the fact that Salt Lake City teeth are always at risk of developing dental caries is no exaggeration. In case you’ve never heard about caries, Dr. […]
We love to talk about the fun and interesting sides of oral health, but today, there is something much more serious on our minds. We care about the health of everyone in Salt Lake City, and as dental care professionals, we feel it is our duty to educate you on how to be as safe […]
Many Salt Lake City residents will lose a tooth at some point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean your smile has to suffer. There are numerous ways to fix a lost tooth, but today, Dr. Brickey would like to educate you about the best option for a healthy smile that will last a lifetime: […]
Although you might think of your general health and your dental health as two separate categories, they are much more connected than the average Salt Lake City resident would suspect. Just like the information you provide to your doctor helps him/her keep your health in good shape, Dr. Brickey depend on your input for optimum dental […]
Have you ever heard someone say, “It was worse than a root canal?” Most of us in Salt Lake City are used to hearing root canals compared to some genuinely unpleasant circumstances, but Dr. Brickey would like set the record straight and talk about how root canals can do some serious dental good. As always, […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fluoridation of drinking water is ranked among the ten greatest public health achievements of 20th century America. However, a quick search of the internet tells us that fluoride is actually toxic if ingested in large enough quantities. So which is it? Do the health benefits […]
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