Dental crowns are needed to withstand very tough eating, chewing, and grinding, so they are made to be very durable. When you receive a dental crown installation in our office here in American Fork, Utah, we will create an impression of your smile, but we don’t make the crown here in our office. To form the crown, we send an... read more »

We all want our teeth and gums to be happy and healthy, right? Aside from brushing and flossing your teeth every day, there are other things you can do and not do to enhance or maintain the health of your smile. Dr. David Blackhurst and our team are more than happy to tell you some eating and drinking habits to... read more »

As a dental filling ages, the natural bacteria in your mouth can start to gradually weaken its bond with the adjacent tooth enamel. This process can be accelerated if you struggle to consistently brush and floss your teeth. As this continues to occur you might notice the tooth becoming increasingly sensitive. This could also be accompanied by a change in... read more »

Do you want to give your child a gift for a holiday or their birthday that doesn’t just get lost in the toy box? If so, our dentist, Dr. David Blackhurst, has some suggestions for you. If you give your child a dental gift, their smile will be grateful and so will you! The first gift we recommend is an... read more »

Are you suffering from tooth ailments that have any teeth on the verge of failure? No matter you do to enhance your smile, accidents can occur which must be treated immediately. Thankfully, dental crowns exist to protect and enhance your smile by treated damaged teeth. Listed below are various benefits that exist with dental crowns: - Dental crowns can easily... read more »

Is your dental flossing system being done to the best of your capability? You should try to floss your teeth daily to prevent food particles and bacteria from thriving in tough to reach spaces between your teeth. A typical flossing treatment should last at least 2-3 minutes. Your oral health services guide for dental floss features the following attributes: -... read more »

If you are remiss to have a cavity treated, the bacterial tooth decay can start to compromise a significant amount of dental structure. When this happens the tooth can gradually deteriorate or suffer a severe fracture. If the tooth is severely compromised, or a large abscess of infection has formed within the gums, Dr. David Blackhurst might recommend extracting the... read more »

Something as simple as grinding your teeth at night, or using your teeth to open a package can potentially chip one of your teeth. At the same time, athletes who forgo the use of a mouth guard during the necessary times are at increased risk of suffering multiple dental fractures. When this happens tiny food particles and plaque deposits can... read more »

Having your teeth repaired has never been easier. Dentistry is filled with highly effective and safe treatment methods for your smile to ensure that any oral accident or injury can be overcome, including dental damage as the result of tooth decay. Listed below are the keys to multiple types of tooth restoration: - Dental Fillings – Dental fillings are specifically... read more »

Crowns and veneers are tooth restoration miracles for your mouth. Did you know two of the most highly effective types of tooth restoration therapies for transforming the look of your smile are dental crowns and dental veneers, as both treatments cap or conceal troublesome areas of your teeth, but in different ways? To learn more about the astounding benefits of... read more »