Hearing your Spanish Fork UT Dentistry dentist say you need to get a crown on one of your teeth can be a super scary thought. Any big dental work can seem intimidating and something that you may want to put off. Getting a crown is not a bad thing though. It will help your health and relieve any pain or discomfort you may be feeling. A crown is just a sort of cap that protects a damaged tooth, usually you will get a crown after tooth fillings are not enough to protect your tooth. This crown is like a cap for your tooth to protect your tooth from further deterioration. After you get a crown it does not have any specific care routine other than normal oral hygiene.

Getting a crown takes two dentist visits to complete. First they will prepare the tooth from the crown and give you a temporary cap, then the real cap will be made.

During the first visit the tooth that will be crowned is looked at, x-rayed, and they will then mold your tooth so they can make the cap in a way that will not affect your bite. The tooth will be filed down then a temporary cap will be placed on it, as the permanent one will have to be made and this takes time. It usually takes about two weeks for this permanent cap to be made.

On the second visit you will get your permanent cap put on. First the temporary cap will be removed. Then the dentist will check and make sure the fit and color of the cap works. Then the dentist will cement the crown onto your tooth. There may be some slight sensitivity or a weird feeling in your mouth but this is normal and should go away within a couple of days.

Every parent has the fun job of teaching their kids all about hygiene and taking care of yourself. One of the most important parts of hygiene that a parent gets to teach their kids is brushing their teeth. For some kids this is an easy task to do and you have no trouble with them. Some kids are very good at making sure their teeth are brushed and others are not so easy when it comes to the tooth brush. Teaching some kids to brush their teeth and to create a habit of doing so can be a daunting task. Here we have some things that you can use to try and get your kid to brush.

The first thing that you can do as a parent is to just set a good example. Make sure that your kids see or notice you brushing your teeth and this might make them want to follow your example. As part of being a good example you should talk to your kid about the importance of taking care of your teeth and the problems that your child could have if they did not brush.

Let your child get involved. What does this exactly mean? When you are talking about brushing your teeth let your child make all of the decisions. Go to the store and let your kid pick out their own toothbrush. This may give them some motivation to go home and use it. As best you can try not to brush your kids teeth for them. The sooner your child will do it on their own the faster your kid will create a habit.

If your kid still struggles to brush after buying the toothbrush of their choice try creating a reward system of turning on the favorite show so they can watch and brush at the same time. Either of these options should help your child stay motivated to brush.

We want your child to have healthy teeth so do not forget to bring them in every six months for their cleaning at Spanish Fork UT Dentistry. If you need to schedule your child’s cleaning just give us a call.

Did your Spanish Fork UT Dentistry suggest that you get a root canal to stop the throbbing pain that you have been having? We know that for some getting a root canal can seem very intimidating and super worrisome. Please do not be concerned because we are here for you and will be with you every step of the way. There are even things that you can do yourself to help with your root canal.

Root canal treatment can be essential to keeping a healthy smile and appearance. This process should take no longer than about 30 minutes to an hour. During this process we will remove all of the infected area of the tooth and then we will clean it to ensure that the infection is completely gone. After your tooth is thoroughly cleaned we will then seal the hole in your tooth using a filling or a crown. During this process we will ensure that you feel as little to no pain or discomfort as possible.

Once you are finished it is on to recovery. There are some things that you can do during recovery to ensure that you have the smoothest recovery. First take it slow with your mouth. Do not jump straight into eating any food you want. Ease your mouth and teeth into eating foods. If needed take your time with this. During recovery ice is your best friend so use it. This will really help manage your swelling.

Do not try to do too much. Listen to your mouth and body and let it recover. Don’t start exercising immediately. Give your body a few days to fully recover. Then after a few days you can slowly start incorporating exercise back into your daily routine. During your first few days of recovery make sure that you get tons of rest. This will really help your recovery process go by smoother and even quicker.

Also always be aware of how you feel. It can be normal to feel some pain during recovery but if you have any questions or concerns about your recovery process or the pain that you are feeling just give us a call and we will help you out.

It is that time of the year where we all like to eat a lot more sweets. With Halloween coming up it is important to be aware of your teeth’s health. Halloween is all about candy and there is nothing worse for your teeth than candy. Candy is actually the number one thing that is bad for your pearly whites. Yes, it is okay to eat candy though just as long as you make sure you are brushing and flossing. I like most people love candy. Who doesn’t like a little sugar every once in a while?

 

With Halloween just around the corner make sure you are aware of your dental health. If you need to come in to Spanish Fork UT Dentistry and we’ll give you a cleaning. Cleanings are great. This can help you start making a regular habit of brushing your teeth because if you don’t all that candy and sugar you eat will get you. Sugar will give you cavities and cavities are not fun. Why not just avoid the whole mess and just brush and floss your teeth.

 

This is such a fun time of the year when you get to gather with family and friends. This is most people’s favorite time of the year. Halloween through New Years is all about partying and spending time with loved ones. What is the center of all family get-togethers and traditions? Food, usually food that isn’t the best for your teeth but sure tastes good and that is 100% fine as long as you make sure you keep your teeth clean.

 

This is a wonderful time of year with all sorts of food and treats. I personally love all the food surrounded with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. It brings back good memories and makes new ones. If you ever have any dental related problems just give us a call and we’ll be happy to assist you.