by utahdentalcent | Sep 18, 2026 | Dental Care
No, tooth enamel cannot grow back once it is gone. Unlike bone or skin, enamel has no living cells, which means the body has no mechanism to repair or regenerate it. Once enamel wears away or breaks, that loss is permanent. There is some nuance worth understanding,...
by utahdentalcent | Sep 16, 2026 | Dental Care
Back teeth do most of the work when it comes to chewing, and their surface makes them harder to keep clean than front teeth. Molars and premolars have deep grooves and pits that trap food and bacteria, even with regular brushing. Dental sealants exist specifically to...
by utahdentalcent | Sep 14, 2026 | Dental Care
A tooth infection that stays contained to one tooth is a problem. A tooth infection that starts spreading is a much more urgent one. The infection does not stop at the tooth on its own. Without treatment, bacteria can move into the surrounding jaw, face, and in rare...
by utahdentalcent | Sep 11, 2026 | Dental Care
Dental bonding is one of the simplest ways to fix a chipped, gapped, or discolored tooth without committing to something more involved. It uses a tooth-colored resin that gets shaped directly onto the tooth, then hardened and polished to blend in with your natural...
by utahdentalcent | Sep 9, 2026 | Dental Advice
Walk down the toothpaste aisle and you will see half a dozen options labeled for sensitive teeth. Most people grab one, use it a few times, and either notice a difference or give up on it entirely. The truth is that desensitizing toothpaste works, but only when the...
