A dentist will often use a simple dental filling to treat a minor case of tooth decay. This treatment plan might also be used to treat an insignificant chip or small area of dental attrition. Once the durable material has been applied to the defective area of tooth enamel it will restore the tooth's essential structure for many years. Consistent... read more »

Are you aware of the risks to your oral health outside of your teeth? Not only are your teeth often at risk for numerous dental damage factors, but your gums can also be at risk for numerous diseases. If your gums are infected, it could be the result of what is known as periodontal disease, also called gum disease. To... read more »

Dental fillings are often used to treat minor defects that affect a tooth’s enamel layer. They are often used to treat individual surface cavities, chipped tooth enamel, and dental attrition. In each case, fillings are intended to restore the structural integrity and basic function of the tooth when it was healthy. As time goes on, poor oral hygiene habits and... read more »

If you are currently a habitual smoker, Dr. Jeff Davidson and our dental team would like to review the effects of this lifestyle choice on your oral health as well as your overall health. Let's take a look! #1 Discoloration of your teeth: Unfortunately, tobacco can remove the whiteness from your tooth enamel. With smoking (not to mention chewing tobacco), it can... read more »

Dr. Jeff Davidson can often repair a small cavity on a tooth with a simple dental filling. This will restore the structure and function of the tooth for many years to come. If you develop a second cavity on the tooth, there might not be enough healthy tooth remaining to apply a second filling. To effectively treat a tooth in... read more »

Little did you know, there are additional ways you can care for your smile other than keep up on oral hygiene and visit your dentist regularly. One of the ways is by eating foods that are healthy for your teeth! To help you know a little more, Dr. Jeff Davidson and our dental team are happy to share some more... read more »

Have you ever chomped down on a favorite food only to have pain shoot through your mouth? While there are a number of potential reasons for this pain, did you know that tooth decay is one possible cause? Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to address tooth decay. Regardless of the decay you’re dealing with, you... read more »

Have you ever heard that chewing your gum is bad for your teeth? There may be some truth in this. However, chewing gum can also lead to a number of dental benefits. You see, chewing gum can be detrimental or beneficial—depending on the type of gum you chew. As you may have already guessed, if you choose to chew sugary... read more »

If you have put off getting a total tooth makeover, make the change today. This holiday season put a visit with the dentists at Mountain Peak Dental at the top of your wish list. No matter how good or poor the condition of your teeth is, they can always use all the help they can get. The job of your... read more »

The wintry wear and tear will be banging down our doors soon. Much like the weather, the overwhelming buffet of feasts and sweets we will encounter over the holidays will do the same. Don’t let your eating habits wear down your oral health care this year. The time is now to fight back. One of the best options to fighting... read more »