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Fight Gingivitis at Home! 3 Reasons to Floss Every Day
Everybody knows that they should floss every day. But it just doesn’t always happen that way, does it? We know that flossing is harder than brushing for a number of reasons, but we also know how important it is to your oral health. Dr. Brickey, your Salt Lake City dentists, want all of our patients to […]
Is it ever too late for dental work?
Let’s be honest. If you are like most Salt Lake City folks, you’ve probably put off going to the dentist at one time or another. Some of us have even avoided seeing a dentist for years at a time. In fact, one in three Americans avoid going to the dentist regularly. After a while, that time […]
April is National Facial Protection Month
Spring is here!!! April is known for National Facial Protection Month. With the warm weather comes more play time outside and organized sports. Many children, teens and adults will once again engage in travel by bike, skateboard or maybe even roller skates. They may pick back up those rackets and bats, lace up those cleats […]
Cold Weather and Tooth Sensitivity
During the winter months tooth sensitivity can be more prevalent. We found a good article posted on the Iowa Delta Dental Blog that gives some simple suggestions when dealing with sensitivity when its cold outside. Article cited from Delta Dental’s blog. Enjoy!! Let Go of Winter Mouth Woes! The holidays are over, but the chilly winter weather […]
Three ways to give back this holiday season
1. Give the Gift of Life! Donate blood. This one hits very close to home for Dr. Brickey and his family. That’s why we have put it first on our list. We have selected ARUP Blood Services as a collection center because they happen to be the sole blood provider to: Primary Children’s Hospital Huntsman […]
Dental Insurance and their sneaky timeline
Did you know that most dental insurance companies operate and pay benefits on a calendar year? At the beginning of the year you are given a yearly maximum that they will apply towards your dental treatments. The funds do not roll over, you either use it or lose it. As the holiday season is fast […]
The sour power to hurt your teeth
How many parents have taken their kids to a local Salt Lake City movie theatre and bought them some super sour candy? Sugar isn’t the only dental villain that undermines healthy teeth. Acidic, low-pH foods — sour candy, soft drinks, fruit juices — soften teeth. The result: enamel erosion and diminished tooth size. “Citric acid […]
The “cold hard tooth”!
Start you new year off with dental resolutions. Set a goal to have your children seen twice a year by Dr. Brickey and our amazing Dental Hygiene Team here at Natural Smiles Dentistry. “Floss your Head Off!” -Dr. Tom
Xylitol ‘Sweet’ in so many ways!
We recently had the opportunity of attending the Dental Town Townie convention in Las Vegas, NV. It is a chance for dental teams from around the world to meet together and learn about new technology and research being done in dentistry. We are excited about the many things we learned and feel these opportunities for […]
What is a hygienist?
A registered dental hygienist (RDH) is a licensed dental professional who specializes in preventive oral health, typically focusing on techniques in oral hygiene. Dental hygienists provide three types of services to their patients. The first of these is preventive services to promote and maintain good oral health. The second is educational services to help patients […]
