Wisdom Teeth Removal

We often have patients ask us if they are going to need their wisdom teeth extracted.  At Park City Dentistry, we don't just extract all wisdom teeth.  We are selective about when they should come out.  Not everybody needs to have their wisdom teeth out.
Let's start off by explaining what wisdom teeth are.  Wisdom teeth are the 3rd molars, or back molars.  They are typically the last teeth in the mouth to erupt.  If/when they do erupt, they usually don't have enough space to erupt normally.  They can either be impacted (still in the bone) or partially erupted with the gums covering much of the tooth.

As I mentioned, not all wisdom teeth need to be extracted.  Some people have their wisdom teeth erupt and are perfectly fine.  They can go their whole life without any problems from their wisdom teeth.  There are only 3 scenarios where we recommend extracting wisdom teeth.  These are:
-When wisdom teeth partially emerge through the gums.  This increases the chance of a bacterial infection called pericoronitis that can be very painful and sometimes dangerous.
-When unerupted wisdom teeth are expected to grow crooked and damage other teeth.
-When a fluid-filled sac (cyst) develops around an unerupted wisdom tooth, which can damage surround tissue or bone.


The decision to remove wisdom teeth isn't always clear.  If you have any questions about your wisdom teeth, call us for an evaluation and we can tell you what your options are.

Before and After Photo

We recently had the pleasure of helping out a young lady to improve her smile.  She had some dramatic wear and erosion on her teeth.  She hated her smile and was embarrassed to ever show it when she laughed or talked with other people.  She went to one dentist who quoted her a treatment plan of $40,000.  We were able to complete her work for a fraction of that cost.  She loves her new smile and we love how it turned out.  It is so gratifying to work in dentistry and help people to overhaul their smiles.  A new smile goes a long ways to restoring confidence and comfort.

New Commercial

PC TV put together a commercial for us that will air daily.  Let us know if you see it!

Women With Periodontal Disease May Be At Risk Of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Are you currently pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant?  If so, then you will want to schedule a cleaning with your dentist and hygienist to avoid periodontal disease while you are pregnant.  According to a recent news release, new clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) encourage women that are pregnant to maintain good periodontal health.

If you have redness, tenderness, swollen, or bleeding gums, these could be indications that you have periodontal disease.  These signs, especially during pregnancy, need to be addressed and may require treatment from your dentist.

Several research studies have suggested that women with periodontal disease may be more likely to deliver babies prematurely or with low-birth weight than mothers with healthy gums. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), babies with a birth weight of less than 5.5 pounds may be at risk of long-term health problems such as delayed motor skills, social growth, or learning disabilities. Similar complications are true for babies born at least three weeks earlier than its due date. Other issues associated with pre-term birth include respiratory problems, vision and hearing loss, or feeding and digestive problems.

The medical and dental communities agree that maintaining periodontal health is an important part of a healthy pregnancy. The clinical recommendations released by the AAP and the EFP state that non-surgical periodontal therapy is safe for pregnant women, and can result in improved periodontal health. Published concurrently in the Journal of Periodontology and Journal of Clinical Periodontology, the report provides guidelines for both dental and medical professionals to use in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease in pregnant women.

Outside Magazine crowns Park City as nation's best

Outside Magazine ran an article ranking the best towns in America.  Park City took top honors.

Go check out their article and enjoy the very complimentary write up that they gave our town.  I know I love this city. My favorite things are the world class skiing, excellent biking trails, 4 seasons with tremendous colors in the autumn, the small town feel where everyone is your buddy, and the vibrant community with a very diverse population.  The people here come from all over and love living here.  What are your favorite reasons for living here?

(http://parkcitydentistry.blogspot.com/2013/08/outside-magazine-crowns-park-city-as.html)

Take Control of Your Life

One of our favorite dental mentors, Howard Farran, recently wrote a blog post about taking control of your life.  We love these words of advice and think they apply to all professions and walks of life.  Enjoy!

This is your life, do what you love, and do it often.

If you don't like something change it.

If you don't like your job, quit.

If you don't have enough time, quit watching TV.

If you are looking for the love of your life, stop; they will be there waiting for you when you start doing the things you love.

Stop over analyzing, all emotions are beautiful.

When you eat, appreciate life is simple. Every last bite.

And people, we are united in our differences.

Ask the next person you see what their passion is, and share your inspiring dream with them.

Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself.

Some opportunities only come once, seize them.

Life is about the people you meet, and the things you create with them so go out and start creating.

Life is live your dream and share short. Your passion.

Emergency Dental Needs?

Even the Hollywood celebrities can have dental emergencies.  Watch Christina Applegate's interview with Jay Leno about her dental emergency.

If you find yourself in need of some emergency dental care, feel free to contact us.  We will help you to get out of pain and back on your feet.  Whether you need an emergency root canal, an extraction, or filling.  We are here to help you.