The wintry wear and tear will be banging down our doors soon. Much like the weather, the overwhelming buffet of feasts and sweets we will encounter over the holidays will do the same. Don’t let your eating habits wear down your oral health care this year. The time is now to fight back. One of the best options to fighting... read more »

Gum disease is a serious oral health issue afflicting millions of Americans every year. It is primarily caused when poor oral hygiene allows plaque and residual food particles to harden into bacteria-rich tartar. This results in the potentially dangerous inflammation and infection of your gum tissues. Flossing your teeth after you brush your teeth is a critical aspect for preventing... read more »

We are knee deep in October which has officially kicked off the seasonal festivities beginning with Halloween. But did you know that October is also National Dental Hygiene Month? Along with National Dental Hygiene month comes their message of Do The Daily 4. This message is designed to help and your loved ones prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Dr. Jeff... read more »

As time goes by the natural processes of aging, along with dark foods and beverages, can dull and stain your smile. When this happens, many people will reach out to Dr. Jeff Davidson to understand their whitening treatment options. In many cases, the safest and most effective way to whiten your smile is to have Dr. Jeff Davidson administer a... read more »

Having a tooth knocked out is almost always a traumatic event, that requires immediate first aid and treatment. To aid this endeavor, Mountain Peak Dental offers a few basic treatment considerations, to improve your restoration options. One of the most effective methods for restoring the knocked out tooth’s presence in your mouth is to have a dental implant done. The process... read more »

There is a wide array of oral hygiene products available on store shelves today. Unfortunately, not all of these products are effective enough to be included in your daily oral hygiene routine. Some of them only impart a cosmetic value or just freshen your breath. Some of these products do not have sufficient concentrations of active ingredients to meet the... read more »

Even though the enamel layer on your teeth is incredibly hard, there are rare instances where an accidental blow to the face or a hard fall can impact a tooth so hard that it cracks. This kind of dental emergency can vary in its severity. How deeply the crack penetrates the tooth will determine the treatment options your dentist, Dr.... read more »

Over time, our teeth are subject to a variety of forces that can cause them to lose their brilliance. These range from elements of our diet to the natural processes of aging. But now that summer is just around the corner, don’t you think it’s time to give your smile a little boost? A professional teeth whitening procedure can turn... read more »

When Mountain Peak Dental installed your permanent crown it was intended to fully restore the function and appearance of that tooth for a long time to come. In some rare instances it is possible for something like a hard fall or blow to the face can damage a crown. This may be more likely if the crown in question is... read more »

The enamel layer of your teeth is made up of densely packed microscopic mineral crystals. Over the course of a single day, acidic foods, beverages and the natural bacteria in your mouth, can cause a microscopic erosion of these minerals. If this process, known as demineralization isn’t countered, it can create microscopic pores and channels in your tooth enamel. This... read more »