Dental Blog

Dr. Alexander Larsen and Dr. Travis W. Storey at Gentle Dental Arts are excited to offer dental implant restoration for our patients in Orem, Utah, wanting to repair their smiles. Dental implants have the versatility to replace all of your teeth, several or even just one. These permanent replacements for missing teeth anchor securely in the jawbone.

Did you know that what you eat and drink plays one of the biggest roles in determining your oral health? Although there are many wonderful treatments to help protect your teeth, including bi-annual professional cleanings, brushing twice daily, and flossing daily, nothing beats cutting off the harmful ingredients at the source and improving your diet. Foods with high acidity should...

Which foods should be avoided at all costs? You could be putting your teeth at an elevated risk of damage based on what you eat. Many foods can increase the rate at which dental erosion can occur, while some can cause oral accidents or injuries to occur, and others can be so acidic that they eat right through tooth enamel....

Have you received any cancer screenings lately? In the United States, roughly 40,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer every year. If you begin to notice any indiscretions in your oral health, get a checkup or cancer screening immediately, as the sooner cancer is detected the more likely you are to recover. Listed below are some standard signs and...

If having necessary dental procedures performed are causing you to avoid your dentist, Dr. Alexander Larsen and Dr. Travis W. Storey are happy to help. Our Gentle Dental Arts are pleased to offer oral sedation for our patients with dental anxiety who need dental treatment. With our help, you can relax and have a comfortable receiving the dental care you need. This...

Did you know that depending on the number and health of a patient’s remaining teeth, dentures can be either complete or partial? Complete or partial, dentures are always made to restore bright, full smiles. Read over these facts about complete and partial dentures to see which is the right choice for you.

Having regular dental appointments is important for your oral health. Dr. Larsen and Dr. Storey suggest that patients come in for a checkup at least twice a year. Depending on your oral health, you may need to visit our office more often. Our dentists will examine your unique smile and determine your unique needs. It is important that you come...

Autumn is in full swing, and that means the cold weather is fast approaching (if it isn’t already here)! You may be tempted to hunker down with holiday goodies and snacks, but you do not want to ignore your health or even your dental health. Even if you are busy during this season, you might be overindulging in sweet and... read more »

If you have ever had a toothache, you already know how much it can hurt. But rather than ignoring the toothache and hoping it will go away on its own, it really should be seen to rule out the need for a root canal to restore a damaged tooth. Most folks associate root canals with pain, but ignoring an infected... 

Halloween is lurking around the corner, but so is the coronavirus, making traditional Halloween parties trickier. This year, big parties and parades, creepy haunted houses, and gathering in crowds to trick-or-treat are off the table for many, or at the very least, downsized and held outdoors while social distancing. While the traditional ways of celebrating Halloween may look different this... read more »