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Plaque is that sticky, filmy stuff that forms on teeth. It is the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease. And that is why the dentist at Priority Dental in Casper reminds all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth twice a day. Plaque forms when foods with sugars and starches are […]
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Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
Need another reason to keep your gums in good condition? Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that causes advanced gum disease and Alzheimer’s Disease. That’s pretty scary stuff. We treat gum disease at Priority Dental in Casper. Porphyomonas gingivalis is a bacteria that contributes to chronic periodontitis. The bacteria was discovered in the brains […]
Let’s Talk About Your Smile
A smile makeover at Priority Dental in Casper is all about using cosmetic dentistry procedures to make positive changes to your teeth. It combines two or more of these procedures to upgrade your smile. The effects of a smile makeover may be subtle, or they may be quite dramatic. With cosmetic dentistry we can make […]
Titanium: The Bone-Loving Metal
The key to a successful dental implant is osseointegration: the fusing of the implant with the patient’s jawbone. At Priority Dental in Casper we have performed many dental implants, and are proud that they have a success rate greater than ninety percent. Some patients think of dental implants as replacement teeth. But strictly speaking, a […]
Be Glad We Have X-Ray Vision
During a dental checkup at Priority Dental in Casper we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to make accurate diagnoses by showing […]
3 Smart Smile Solutions
In this blog post from Priority Dental in Casper, we focus on three innovative procedures used in cosmetic dental smile makeovers. 1. Dental Implants Dental implants are altering the face of dentistry. For most patients, an implant is the best solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) post implanted […]
Dental Floss: Which Type is Best?
Along with brushing your teeth, flossing is the most important thing you can do for healthy teeth and gums. There’s a varity of floss types to choose from. Which one is best for you? It depends. At Priority Dental in Casper, we’re using this space to summarize what’s available, and what might influence your choice […]
Dental Implants And Smile Makeovers
Beauty, it has been said, is in the eye of the beholder. There are unique smile characteristics that some men and women proudly show off and others wish to change. Most individuals agree that missing teeth detract from a smile. Dental implants from Priority Dental in Casper can replace a missing tooth. When smiling, talking, […]
What Happens If You Keep Using an Old Toothbrush?
It’s easy to become too attached to familiar objects, and that includes the tools you use to clean your teeth. Like a comfortable pair of slippers, that toothbrush you use every night may have an easy, cozy feel you’re not ready to give up just yet. But at Priority Dental in Casper we want you […]
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?
Priority Dental in Casper would be a very different place if it weren’t for the skilled dental assistants who work here. In this post, we would like to highlight the importance of these specialists who are often not given the credit they deserve. Dental assistants not only make your dental appointment more pleasant, they make it […]
