Gum disease afflicts 64.7 million Americans, and essentially, it is an infection of gum tissue, which can cause tooth loss if left untreated. This common disease can also increase one's risk for diabetes and heart disease since the inflammation releases harmful bacteria throughout your body. Treating periodontal disease is easy in the early stages and is often reversible. In this... read more »
Our American Fork Family Dentist team cares for you and your smile, which is why we strongly recommend taking care of your teeth and gums each and every day. But, what is the proper way to do so? Well, Dr. Clayton M. Hansen and our team are more than happy to tell you! Oral hygiene is the best way to... read more »
Having sensitive teeth can be extremely inconvenient and painful, especially when eating and drinking your favorite foods and drinks, but there are many things you can do to change that, and we are happy to tell you all about them! If you do the following, you will have a good chance of soothing your tooth sensitivity: • Brush your teeth... read more »