No, Vaping Is Not a “Healthy Alternative.”
WE’VE BEEN HEARING for decades how dangerous smoking is to many aspects of our health. As dental…
What Are the Main Ingredients in Toothpaste?
WE’VE ALL HEARD of the active ingredient in toothpaste: fluoride. It supplies tooth enamel with…
When Should You See an Emergency Dentist?
When Should You See an Emergency Dentist? HAVING A PLAN already in place can make a huge difference if you ever need to see an emergency dentist in the West Jordan area, because time is often the emergency dentist’s most valuable resource. How do we plan ahead for unexpected injuries? That will depend on…
Don’t Let Those Dental Insurance Benefits Expire!
2023 IS COMING TO a close, and that means another year of insurance benefits is about to expire. If you haven’t taken advantage of your dental insurance yet, that’s okay, but the year is almost over, so the time to use them is now. To help you prepare, we want to give you an idea…
Happy TMJ Awareness Month!
OUR JAWS GET a pretty constant workout between all the talking, chewing, and yawning we do, but those simple activities…
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..