Sugar Is the Main Cause of Childhood Cavities
2 OUT OF EVERY 5 KIDS have at least one cavity by the time they finish elementary school, and the…
Oral Surgery: When Is Tooth Extraction Necessary?
AT HOLT DENTAL Care, we sometimes perform tooth extractions, a minor oral surgery, when nothing can be done to save the tooth. Your smile is one of your most valuable assets, and your dentist in West Jordan’s goal is to help you keep it healthy and vibrant. There are certain situations where tooth extraction becomes…
Don’t Take Dental Advice From TikTok!
UNLESS THE DENTIST is an active TikTok user, it’s not a good idea to get dental health advice from social media. We’ve noticed a lot of…
Sealants Are a Protective Shield for Teeth
40% OF KIDS WILL have at least one cavity by the time they start school, usually due to…
What Myths Has Modern Dentistry Debunked?
FOR AS LONG AS there have been people, there has been tooth decay, but people in past civilizations didn’t..
Is Invisalign Faster Than Braces? Debunking the Myths
Holt Dental Care | Dentist Near Kearns and South Jordan When it comes to straightening your smile, the question of whether Invisalign is faster than traditional braces often arises. As technological advancements continue to revolutionize the field of dentistry, Invisalign has gained popularity for its discreet appearance and removable nature. But does this modern orthodontic…
Is There a Wrong Way to Breathe?
“MOUTH-BREATHER” HAS made the rounds as an insult in recent years, but breathing primarily through the…
The Rotten Teeth of Shakespeare’s Time
WE CAN SEE a hint of the state of dental health in Shakespeare’s England from a sonnet in which he describes his lady love’s reeking breath. The…
Smile More to Boost Your Health!
YOU PROBABLY HEARD the line “it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown” when you were growing up, but…
Cavities Are Childhood’s Most Common Disease
BY THEIR ELEVENTH birthday, 2 in 5 kids will have at least one cavity, but parents can do a lot to…