Have you ever seen an individual with a lip or tongue ring and felt it was something you had to have? Although they can be viewed as stylish and fashionable, they do come with oral health risks. Mouth jewelry can lead to numerous oral health ailments including dental damage and gum tissue injury. Most lip and tongue rings are designed... read more »

A tooth can sometimes be chipped by grinding your teeth when sleeping, crunching on ice, or using your teeth as tools. When this happens the damaged tooth enamel can pose several different threats to the long term health and integrity of the tooth. The location and size of the chip, as well as the size of the tooth will affect... read more »

Are you prepared for an advanced tooth restoration such as dental crowns or dental veneers? Deciding which treatment is best for you doesn’t have to be problematic. If your tooth enamel has been damaged or if the tooth split or fractured, a dental crown is often the better choice as it can help protect the tooth much better than a... read more »

In most instances, damage to a tooth is easy to detect. However, unlike a broken or lost tooth; or a cavity, a cracked tooth may not be as easy to detect. A cracked tooth is not always visible. In fact, a crack in your tooth may be so small that it does not show up in a routine dental exam,... read more »

Are you familiar with CEREC and its effect on your smile? Does your smile require a tooth restoration? With CEREC® dental crowns, you can fully restore teeth above the gum line by covering and concealing damaged teeth. One of the key features of CEREC dental crowns is that they can be designed and installed in a single day. Thanks to... read more »

Minor cosmetic imperfections on the teeth can leaving you feeling socially awkward. This can be especially troublesome if you’ve been dealing with chronic dental stains. In a situation like this, a consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Morrison at his dental office in Orem, Utah, can help you understand your cosmetic dentistry options. Dr. Jeffrey Morrison can then assess the health of... read more »

How can you feel better, find extra energy, keep your body healthy, and provide your teeth with extra strength and durability? Though it sounds like this would be difficult, the answer is quite simple — good nutrition. To help maintain your teeth and overall health, you can make an effort to eat better. Our dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, and all... read more »

A tooth suffering from an untreated cavity is at increased risk of developing serious complications. When a significant amount of dental structure is compromised or the root becomes infected, the tooth could severely fracture. At the same time, the bacterial presence could also invade the root causing a dangerous infection to develop in the gums. To treat a tooth this... read more »

Planning and treating oral emergencies is vital for a successful and speedy recovery. Some oral emergencies require a minimal amount of care, such as the times where gauze needs to be applied to stop the bleeding. However, there are times where fact acting is required to ensure an optimal result with your recovery. Listed below are some common oral emergencies... read more »

How do you know when a toothache is really a toothache? A toothache refers to pain caused when nerves within your pulp, located in the roots of your teeth, are damaged. This can be the result of an infection, an oral accident or injury, improper oral hygiene, or tooth loss including extractions, and in some cases, the pain may be... read more »