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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
March 17, 2020 To the community and families we serve, I would like to provide you with an update given current circumstances and concerns around the Coronavirus (COVID-19). At our office the safety of our patients, staff, and vendors is…
March 14, 2020 To the community and families we serve, I would like to provide you with an update given current circumstances and concerns around the Coronavirus (COVID-19). At our office the safety of our patients, staff, and vendors is…