Have something important to tell us? We want to hear from you! At South Valley Pediatric Dentistry, we value feedback from our patient community. Your input allows us to learn, grow and do our best to care for the children of the southern Utah Valley. Here are a few of the ways that we keep
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Everyone likes to save money at the dentist. Dental bills can be expensive. At South Valley Pediatric Dentistry, we try to make phenomenal dental care available for every kid, regardless of income or insurance. That’s why we contract with more major insurance plans than anyone else, including Utah Medicaid. But with or without insurance coverage,
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This year marks the 80th anniversary of celebrating childhood dental health in the month of February. In the 1940s and 50s, a growing understanding of dental disease, and hygiene, made many educators, parents, and politicians focus on early prevention and improved dental hygiene for children. The history of Children’s Dental Health Month has expanded over
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Whether you call them mouth ulcers, canker sores, or their clinical name, Aphthous stomatitis, these painful, inflamed, open sores can cause major problems. Learn the inside tricks for managing and preventing chronic canker sores.
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We encourage everyone to care for their teeth as a way to prevent oral diseases such as gingivitis, cavities and dental abscess. But did you know that oral hygiene can also impact your overall health? Here are some of the ways that your oral health affects your total health: Oral Health and Heart Disease
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Sometimes we’re doing our best to keep our teeth clean, but cavities still come up. While, some people are just more prone to getting cavities, stepping-up in the cavity prevention department can help even the most cavity prone patients.
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If you’ve ever looked into braces for you or your child, you know that orthodontics can cost a pretty penny. However, many parents aren’t aware that there are things we can do to avoid ever needing braces. Along with early prevention measures at home (like avoiding pacifiers and thumb sucking), your general dentist may be
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October is national Dental Hygiene Month. That’s right, now’s the time to focus in on keeping our teeth clean! But sometimes with little ones effective tooth brushing and flossing is easier said than done!
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We all want what’s best for our kids, and that includes a healthy smile and a trauma-free dental experience. While, some children have a harder time than others, and there’s no magic bullet to make every child feel okay, having a consistent, positive, kid-oriented dental home can help the process go much easier.
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Lately the dental staff at South Valley Pediatric Dentistry have gotten more and more questions surrounding a new alternative treatment for dental decay: Silver Diamine Fluoride. Silver Diamine Fluoride, or SDF, is a topical treatment, which can be used to stop the progress of cavities. It has been used outside of the US for decades,
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