When it comes to your health, why take chances? Did you know, flossing is an important part of your oral health? Well, it’s true! Flossing is essential when it comes to taking care of your smile, which is why our team here at Howe Dental in Roy, Utah, is happy to talk to you about flossing and your oral health.... read more »

Unfortunately, many people are victims of the teeth-grinding habit. This habit involves clenching and grinding the teeth when you are asleep. It might also happen when you’re awake; this symptom usually means the habit is quite dangerous. If you’re not careful, teeth grinding, at any time, can severely harm and damage your smile. One of the most common causes of... read more »

You may have doubt when you hear local water systems contain fluoride additives, but they are in fact very beneficial towards the health of your teeth. This is one of the natural and safe ways you can prevent tooth decay. Here at Howe Dental, we want you to know the benefits of the daily use of fluoride and where you... read more »

Cavities are often the unfortunate consequence of poor oral hygiene habits, emboldening the bacteria living in your mouth to exploit an area of tooth enamel. When this happens, you might notice a change in texture, heightened sensitivity, or general discomfort when chewing. With early detection, Dr. Chad Howe can often repair a small cavity with a composite resin or amalgam... read more »

Did you know that one of the most important ways to keep your mouth safe happens long before brushing or flossing even happens? The foods and drinks we consume are even more important than our daily cleaning habits because some products can be detrimental to our oral health beyond just tooth decay and gum disease. Oral accidents and injuries are... read more »

Dental crowns are artificial caps to restore natural tooth function. Crowns are used by Dr. Chad Howe to replace damaged teeth in your smile. Whether you sustain an injury to the mouth from sports, accidental trauma or tooth infection, our Howe Dental team can make a tooth look as good as new with a dental crown. So how do crowns... read more »

Here at Howe Dental, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles. Each... read more »