Bear Creek Family Dentistry Blog

We hit many milestones in our youth. A few of these notable moments in our development can be viewed in our mouth. Baby teeth fall out and primary teeth erupt at a young age, but wisdom teeth don’t start appearing until the early stages of adulthood. For most people, these teeth need to be extracted to avoid future oral health problems, such as crowding or additional wear on existing teeth. Today, we’ll be discussing why it’s important to remove wisdom teeth in Mesquite and what the procedure entails. This way, you’ll feel more confident before beginning your procedure.

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Has your dentist recently informed you that your child’s teeth are coming in crooked? Maybe you’ve worn braces in the past but only seen them revert to their original, more crooked shape. Not treating a bad bite now could affect your child’s oral health later and putting off your own orthodontic problems could affect your image as well as the condition of your current tooth enamel.  By visiting your orthodontist in Pleasant Grove, you can feel confident that you’ll be in good hands.

To learn if you or a family member is a candidate for orthodontics, keep reading. Getting your teeth treated now can make a huge difference later in life.

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If you’re new to the area or switching dentists, it can be a real hassle if you have a whole family to cater to. Your teenager needs to get braces, your youngest’s teeth are starting to come in, and your parents need new dentures created. On top of that, your husband needs to replace his old fillings and you want to get your teeth whitened! Scheduling these treatments is making your head spin!

Don’t worry, your dentist is here to help. The moment you visit a family dentist is the same moment you stop worrying about the gripes and frustrations typical with general dentists. Keep reading to learn how.

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Your dentist in Pleasant Grove is booking visits quickly for the end of the New Year — and our schedule is filling up fast. Why the sudden rush? Two reasons: first, people want to make sure their teeth are ready to sparkle in time for the holidays. And second, they want to take advantage of their investment in dental insurance before their benefits go to waste!

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If you’re a child, Halloween likely means three important things, “candy, Candy, and MORE CANDY.” Of course, if you’re a parent, all these sweets might have you a little bit worried about your child’s smile. Thankfully, there are a few easy things you can do to help your child enjoy the holiday and keep their smile nice and healthy at the same time. What are they? We’re glad you asked! Here are 3 simple Halloween candy tips from your children’s dentist in Mesquite from Bear Creek Family Dentistry. (more…)

Dental implants in Pleasant Grove are a wonderful solution for replacing any number of missing teeth, but they still come with a hefty price tag to be paid upfront. Our office works with you to make dental care more affordable, but dental insurance plans and Medicaid still do not cover this premiere option in tooth replacement.

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