Family Dentistry

Utah is known for its beautiful smiles, and our local West Jordan community is no exception. Keeping your teeth clean is an important factor in maintaining your beautiful West Jordan smile. One of the benefits of regularly visiting your local West Jordan Utah dentist is a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing habits.

Our West Jordan dental hygienist helps you keep your teeth clean by assessing the condition of your teeth, and recommending improvements to your daily teeth cleaning habits. Our West Jordan oral hygienist can also professionally clean and polish your teeth at your regular West Jordan dental check up. You should schedule a regular dental check up every six months.

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Cleaning your teeth in Utah is the simple task of removing plaque (a sticky deposit that gets left on teeth in which bacteria thrives) and tartar (a calcium deposit that forms on teeth and aids in tooth decay). This is done by brushing regularly with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and flossing. Brushing and flossing at least twice each day can keep plaque and tartar from building up on your teeth and results in cleaner, healthier teeth. A regular visit to your local West Jordan dental hygienist will help you stay on top of problems that can go unseen.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends visiting your local West Jordan, Utah dentist at least once every 6 months for a regular dental check up and teeth cleaning. These regular visits to your Utah dentist potentially prevent the undetected development of problems that can occur from neglecting to clean your teeth.

To keep that beautiful West Jordan Utah smile in good shape, come in for a dental check up and teeth cleaning.

Call Accessible Family Dentistry in West Jordan Utah to make an appointment. You can reach us right now at 801.982.0332.

Wells W. Wagner, DDS

As your local Salt Lake City dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Sometimes mouth sores can be an issue, and while Salt Lake City dentists often defer to an oral surgeon for extreme cases, we can help you make an assessment.

If you live in the Salt Lake City area and have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; come and see me. Mouth sores can be an indicator of disease, and an early assessment is the best bet. A better understanding of your mouth sores can lead quickly to comfort and a resolution. If necessary, treatment and pain relief can be offered.

There are two common types of mouth sores that are common in the Salt Lake City area; canker sores and cold sores.

Canker sores are small ulcer-like sores with a white or gray base and a red border. They are found on the inside of the mouth and while they are not contagious, they can be painful. Typically a canker sore heals in a week or two. Antimicrobal mouth-rinses, over-the-counter topical anesthetics, and avoiding spicy and acidic foods may offer you temporary relief while your sore is healing.

The cause of a canker sores is not certain. Possible explanations range from a cut on the inside the mouth, and reactions to extreme temperatures or acids from food or drink, to fatigue, stress, and allergies. Some studies point to bacteria or viruses, or combinations of all these factors.

Cold sores, also called fever blisters or Herpes Simplex, are groups of fluid-filled blisters that often appear around the lips, sometimes appearing under the nose or around the chin. Cold sores are contagious and painful, but usually heal in about a week. Some over-the-counter anesthetics may provide relief. There are some antiviral drugs on the market that have shown promise in reducing outbreaks, but there is currently no known cure. The initial infection, known as primary herpes, often occurs before adulthood. Once the virus infects you, it may stay in your body and remain inactive or cause occasional cold sore outbreaks. Outbreaks may be triggered by a fever, sunburn, skin abrasions, stress, or exposure to extremes in temperature.

As your Salt Lake City dentist, I can’t do much to stop canker sores or cold sores in your mouth. I can discuss the health of your mouth, and examine any causes that make your mouth sore. In some cases a change in the way you care for your mouth can reduce the chances of getting mouth sores. If you are in the West Jordan, and would like to speak with a dental professional about mouth sores, area give us a call at Accessible Family Dentistry.

Our number is 801.982.0332.

In , tooth decay is one of the most common childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affect adults. Accessible Family Dentistry serves people from 1 to 100 years old to help fight tooth decay.

Bacteria are a common cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and combine with plaque and acids to break down the enamel coating on your teeth. The breakdown of your tooth enamel can often result in the development of small holes in your teeth which are known as cavities. The breaking down of your tooth enamel in is known as tooth decay, and it is a serious dental problem for children and adults in Utah.

Utah tooth decay is typically a result of diet and oral hygiene choices. When sticky foods are consumed and allowed to sit on the teeth, or foods full of sugars and starches are consumed frequently throughout the day, tooth decay can result. Foods to avoid include soda and sugary chewing gum; these foods tend to stay around for a while and create an environment where bacteria thrive. To help prevent tooth decay, simply limit sugary and starchy foods between meals. Also, brushing at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing at least once a day, and visiting your local West Jordan dentist in Utah for regular check ups and cleanings will help prevent tooth decay.

Hello, my name is Wells Wagner, and I am a Doctor. I work at Accessible Family Dentistry located at 6973 South 4800 West, Suite D West Jordan, Utah . Tooth decay is a preventable dental problem, and I can help. Visit me at ; I will be happy to meet you, and to give you an idea of the many ways we can help you prevent tooth decay and avoid a more costly or even painful ailment.

We at specialize in and would be happy to discuss with you any health concerns related to your teeth. Give us a call at 801.982.0332.

Wells W. Wagner, DDS