Orthodontic treatment from Salina Creek Dental is designed to realign your smile as quickly and efficiently as possible, but proper dental hygiene goes a long way in improving your experience. If you have received braces or another immovable orthodontic appliance, Dr. Barry Sorenson offers professional dental cleaning tips. Tooth decay can derail and delay your orthodontic treatment, which is why... read more »

Chronic dry mouth can come from many sources. It often is the side effect of a medication. It can come from too much tobacco or alcohol. It can be a symptom of a disease. Those are just a few of the causes. The results of dry mouth, however, can be rather serious for your mouth as well. You may develop... read more »

Did you know that there are foods that can strengthen and support your gums? Your gums support your teeth, protect the bone material in the mouth, and ward off the oral bacteria that cause gum disease. For a beautiful smile, you can boost your gum healthy by eating the foods they need to thrive. Leafy Greens: Kale and spinach are... read more »

Are you interested in a tooth restoration treatment such as dental crowns or dental veneers, but cannot decide which one is best for you? Although both tooth restoration treatments are highly effective for improving the look you are seeking for your teeth, they do have their differences. Dental crowns are highly effective tooth restoration treatments that act to not only... read more »

Have you ever heard of CEREC? CEREC technology is highly effective in the use of oral health care treatments such as dental fillings and dental crowns. Using CEREC technology, dentists are able to reach new levels of oral health care efficiency and durability. A dental crown is used to cap a damaged or unsightly tooth that needs to be covered... read more »

There is a thin protective layer on the outside of our teeth called the tooth enamel. If your tooth enamel is eroded so deeply that a hole forms in the tooth, you have a cavity. Dental fillings do exactly what it sounds like they do--fill cavities. This helps prevent further damage to your teeth. There are different kinds of fillings... read more »

If you’re in search of the causes behind your yellow teeth, you have come to the right blog! You’re also on your way to a whiter and brighter smile. If you don’t determine the underlying cause of your stains and you don’t stop it, whitening treatments and techniques will not provide the results you’re looking for. So, our dentist, Dr.... read more »

The uses of medications in dentistry vary dramatically. Not only can medications now be used to help with your oral health, but in some cases, side effects of unrelated medications can do damage to your smile. Here are some things you should know about medications and oral health: - Medications can be given either via prescription or via over-the-counter store-bought... read more »

Have you heard of the term “malocclusion”? A malocclusion is a bad bite in which you have misalignments in your jaw or teeth. If you suffer from a malocclusion, an orthodontic treatment may be needed to straighten and strengthen your smile. Great smiles are possible with malocclusion therapy. Here are some facts about malocclusions: - When your upper and lower... read more »

Would you be surprised to learn that your smile is what most people notice about you before anything else? It’s true, your smile says a lot about you, which is why it is important to take care of it. To help keep you informed, Dr. Barry Sorenson and the team here at Salina Creek Dental in Salina, Utah, are happy... read more »