Are you aware of all the tips and techniques you can use to enhance your smile? Lifestyle choices, the foods and drinks you consume, and oral health care cleaning habits can all vastly influence the overall health of your smile and your oral health. It is important to always make sure you're not partaking in any lifestyle habits that can... read more »
Poor oral hygiene can gradually affect the health of your gums and teeth. When bacteria deposits and food particles are not removed from your mouth each day, your chances of suffering a cavity on one of your teeth rises dramatically. With early diagnosis, Dr. David Duke can treat the cavity with a standard dental filling. The first step calls for... read more »
We have seen many patients at Dental Designs of Bountiful who’ve been misled through media and advertising into thinking that using an antiseptic mouthwash was just as effective as flossing. We’ve had to correct them on this. Flossing is the best way to clean plaque and food particles from between the teeth and gum line. After you floss, it’s recommended... read more »
Does your child think oral hygiene is a drag? Does this make them uninterested in cleaning their smile? If so, our Dental Designs of Bountiful team has some recommendations for you that could help make oral hygiene more exciting for your child. We encourage you to try the following things: -Get products that are made for kids: If you walk... read more »
The only thing scarier this time of year than a haunted house is a haunted mouth. It’s important to establish safe sweet standards, for you and your family. If you and your loved ones choose to guzzle down sweets this year, keep in mind the following candy traps that you may have to escape: - Sour Candy: Due to their... read more »
Once you have finally placed your new dental crown, it’s time to start taking care of it. Just like your natural teeth, it is extremely important to care for your crown by doing the following things: · Brush: Make sure you brush your smile at least two times a day. You are more than welcome to brush more often if... read more »