Root canal treatment is a beneficial way of restoring your tooth’s full health and function after severe decay and damage. You deserve the top-notch smile this treatment can give you! However, these pristine results are only achievable when you properly recover after treatment. The recovery period is essential when restoring your oral health! So, our dentist, Dr. Chad Howe, strongly... read more »

If you have questions about how to properly and effectively clean and care for your child’s teeth, gums and smile, then our dentist, Dr. Chad Howe, is happy to help you find the answers. It’s very important to do everything you can to keep your child’s smile in tip-top shape, so the more you know, the better. To help you... read more »

If you are suffering from bruxism, it can often be linked to underlying issues within your mouth that are causing you problems with your oral health. Because bruxism occurs when your grind or clench your teeth at night, in order to effectively treat it properly, you may need to make sure that appropriate oral appliances or preventative techniques can be... read more »

The more you do to help keep your smile strong and safe, the safer your smile will actually be. It's a cause and effect relationship as the more you treat it and care for it, the more it will be cultivated. This includes making sure that you are eating the right foods. A healthy diet that is high in nutritious... read more »

When establishing a flossing plan to enhance your oral health care, always make sure that you are using effective materials and using them effectively. If you are simply going at a fast pace and not really paying attention to what you're doing, your floss may be missing key areas between teeth. Thus, it is important to take your time and... read more »

  Some of the biggest risks to your oral health often come from outside sources. The lifestyle habits you keep and activities you are involved in can have a large influence on the health of your teeth and gums. Thus, it is important to make sure your life is in line with your smile. However, in order to prevent dental... read more »

Brushing your teeth is easy--until, perhaps, you find yourself in the toothbrush aisle of the store, staring at an overwhelming number of options. Which is the right toothbrush to buy? Which will get your teeth as clean as they need to be? Good news! There is no universal “right” answer for what kind of brush to use. Some people are... read more »

If you play a band instrument, you probably get caught up in practicing, hitting every note correctly, or even performing a song flawlessly. As you focus, you probably don’t think about your smile and oral health. This can be dangerous for your teeth and gums. Unfortunately, if you’re not careful, playing an instrument can cause many consequences you don’t even... read more »

Are you thinking that you might have had an allergic reaction to something at the dentist office? The first thing to do is find the source of your allergy. Here are some possibilities: Latex Latex can be found in disposable gloves, dental dams, syringes, and bandages and other dental supplies. Those allergic to it cover only 1-5% of the population,... read more »

Whether it’s a chip or fracture, crack or lost tooth, you need to visit a dentist as soon as possible to get the right treatment for your tooth. Dr. Chad Howe and our dental professionals want you to receive the best immediate care possible here at our dental office in Roy, Utah. Any dental damage can be the result of... read more »