Will the ER Remove a Tooth?
There are many misconceptions about emergency rooms and dental care, but the truth is that many ERs don’t offer much in the way of dental care. In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know about what…
Why Is My Child’s Tooth Turning Brown? What You Need To Know
If your child’s tooth is turning brown, you may be concerned. This isn’t normal, right? Does it mean that something’s seriously wrong with their oral health? What should you do? In this blog from Arctic Dental, we’ll discuss everything you…
Will Oral Injections Hurt My Child? Everything You Need To Know
Kids often have a fear of needles. This fear can be particularly strong when it comes to oral anesthetic injections, which will require Dr. Jarod to inject an anesthetic into your child’s gums and other areas of their mouth. But…
Why Does My Child Need A Dental Crown?
In most cases, dental crowns are required when kids have large cavities or are pre-cooperative for invasive treatment and can benefit from a minimally invasive option such as a Hall Crown. Cavities are caused by bacteria in a child's mouth…
White Crown vs. Stainless Steel Crowns – What’s Right for My Child?
If your child has a large cavity or a dark spot on their baby tooth, a dental crown may be the best way to restore their smile and protect their tooth. But you may be wondering what type of crown…
10 for 10 Food Drive
During the month of December we will be hosting a canned food drive to help support our community. Food donations will be given to the Riverbend Foodbank. Through the end of the month we will be accepting donations at our…
Why Does My Child Get So Many Cavities? What You Need To Know
If your child seems to always get cavities, you may be wondering how to stop their teeth from decaying, and how to ensure they maintain a healthy mouth throughout childhood and into adulthood. In this guide from Arctic Dental, we’ll…
What If My Child Is Anxious About the Dentist? Steps You Can Take To Help
Dental anxiety is very common in kids. Whether your child is visiting the dentist for the first time, or they have seen dentists before but are a bit nervous and anxious about the process, the team at Arctic Dental is…
Arctic Dental – Newsletter Spring 2020
We wanted to update everyone that our office closure has been extended through the 15th of May, based on Governor Reynolds' recent announcement. If you have an upcoming appointment before this time, it is cancelled due to the closure and we…
Sticky Snacks Poster
Three things are needed to cause a cavity; a tooth, bacteria, and of course sugars, or fermentable carbohydrates. It is well known that in our mouth starch breaks down to sugar. As oral healthcare providers we focus more on the…