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What it is like to work as a Dentist!

I thought it might be fun to talk about what it is like to work in the dental profession. I am going to use contributions from my own experiences...

Gaps Between Teeth - Causes & Treatment

Gaps between teeth can be unsightly. They also can be highly annoying when you get food caught in them. Even worse, this can be the impetus for food impaction into the gums or a cavity without the patient's knowledge...

Cosmetic Dentistry & Emotional Response

I've seen people cry tears of joy after we deliver a smile that changes their lives! What a rewarding profession!! ...

Missing Tooth: Should I choose an Implant or Bridge?

Once in awhile patients need to have a tooth removed, usually due to decay or fracture. It is usually a good idea to replace that tooth. One of the biggest reasons is that missing a tooth causes the other teeth to shift into that space...

The Influence of Corporate Dentistry

In the last 30 years, and especially in the last 10-15, we have seen a dramatic increase in dentistry as a corporation ...

Causes and Treatment of Dental Fear

Some people allow fear or anxiety to keep them out of the dental office. Most of the patients we have encountered, that are either nervous or downright afraid to see the dentist...

The Basics of Prevention in Dental Care

At PV Dentistry HEALTH is our first priority? Why? Because I found that as a dentist I cannot in good conscience recommend any treatment, unless I put your personal health as the #1 priority ...

The Most Under Diagnosed Disease Exists In Half of The Population

One of the most prevalent and under diagnosed diseases is a disease that can be detected by your dentist and dental hygienist....

When Is The Best Time To Brush Your Teeth?

For many years you may have heard that in order to maintain healthy teeth you need to brush twice a day for two minutes and floss nightly, but is that enough to maintain optimal dental health? ...

Five Common Types of Crowns

Over the years there have been many types of materials that have been attempted for dental restorations. Some have stood the test of time....

Crowns: What Most Dentists Don't Tell You

What is a dental crown? First, the clinical crown of a tooth is the part of the tooth that sticks out of your gums and jaw, it is the part you can see with your eyes....

Should I Worry About Bleeding Gums?

One night before going to bed, you go through your normal dental homecare routine.  After brushing your teeth you notice blood on your toothbrush...

Habits & Decision Fatigue

The reason I wanted to talk about habits is the very obvious thing that all dentists should want to talk about: brushing & flossing. HOWEVER...

Health and Spending

I remember growing up in Highland Utah. I got a job working graveyard shift at a gas station...

It is all about pH!

At PV Dentistry, the #1 focus of our practice is: YOUR HEALTH!!...