Your jaw is hinged by a pair of temporomandibular joints that play a vital role in the basic function of your mouth. They allow you to open your mouth to speak, as well as chew food. Each of the joints incorporates a complex matrix of muscles and connective tissues that work in tandem to perform a wide range of oral... read more »
Braces are a time-honored tradition of growing up. If you didn’t have to get braces in high school, you probably heard all about how lucky you were from your friends. That’s where our team here at Gentle Family Dentistry & Orthodontics in Cedar City, Utah can help. We’re knowledgeable about oral health, and can make sure you’re able to keep... read more »
Misalignments with your teeth that went uncorrected in your adolescent years can gradually start to worsen. At the same time the bone structure of your mouth can gradually change to alter the alignment of multiple teeth. As time goes on it could leave you with an increasingly unattractive smile and other dental health complications. Sometimes misaligned teeth in your bite... read more »
Our dentists, Dr. Sage White and Dr. Trevor White, may use a dental crown to cosmetically restore a tooth or treat a tooth that has been affected by a large cavity or dental fracture. Dental crowns can also be used to protect a tooth that has had a root canal. Crowns are made from materials like dental grade porcelain, gold... read more »
When infectious bacteria attacks the pulp at the center of a tooth, and then spreads down to the roots making a balloon of pus at the tip, this is called a periapical abscess. This can occur when a cavity goes untreated, an injury to the tooth has occurred, or from previous dental surgery. If left alone, an abscess of this... read more »
Our dentist, Dr. Sage White, would like to help you better understand why your dental checkups are vital for your oral health and smile. They are vital because they can benefit you in a myriad of ways. Today, they would like to explain how the exam portion of your appointments can help you. They can help you by: -Identifying any... read more »
Severe dental trauma that impacts the front of the mouth or chronic periodontal disease complications can sometimes result in the loss of multiple front teeth. Of course, these teeth play an important role in helping you bite off pieces of food, while also presenting their appearance in your smile, and helping you make certain syllables in your speech. If you... read more »
To help you enjoy a smile you are proud to show, Gentle Family Dentistry & Orthodontics provides custom dentures in Cedar City, Utah. After receiving your dentures, it’s imperative that you take excellent care of them to ensure they serve you well for many years. Follow these tips for denture care to keep your dentures and your smile in great... read more »
Are you suffering from bad breath that repeatedly comes back in spite of using popular oral health treatments such as mouthwash? If so, it means that your bad breath may be linked to an underlying condition. Even though you may think that it's been caused by the foods you eat or poor oral hygiene, the truth is it could... read more »
When you come into Gentle Family Dentistry & Orthodontics, Dr. Sage White will take care of making sure your dental health is on the right track. Each checkup we pencil in includes a baby bottle tooth decay appointment, so you can rest assured knowing that your child's pearly whites are in the best shape they can be. To diagnose whether... read more »