Dental stains are a common problem for many Americans who enjoy dark foods and beverages as well as tobacco. This can leave you feeling socially awkward and looking for solutions. Fortunately, Dr. Ferrell has several options for dealing with dental stains and improving the appearance of your smile. A dental bleaching treatment is very effective at removing stains that have... read more »

Dental trauma can come in a myriad of forms. While some are minor and others more severe, all require professional treatment, which can sometimes be costly. To reduce your chances of dental trauma and oral accidents, Dr. Ferrell offers some simple lifestyle changes. It’s certainly wise to work on breaking bad habits like chewing on pens and pencils, crunching on... read more »

Periodontal disease, the medical term for gum disease, is an inflammatory infection that affects an estimated 47 percent of adults over the age of 30. It often goes unnoticed in its early stages because it is normally pain free. Gum disease is caused by hardened tartar by the gum line and it can be accelerated by certain medical conditions as... read more »

A filling is generally used by Dr. Ferrell to repair a chip or small cavity. Should a new cavity develop, there might not be sufficient healthy tooth enamel remaining to apply a second filling. In a situation like this, he might recommend removing all of the tooth enamel to replace it with a dental crown. A dental crown in Lehi,... read more »

Brushing Your Smile with Style

When it comes to taking care of your smile, the goal is to protect your teeth and gums from tooth decay and gum disease. At Center Creek Dental, we have some tips to share with our patients in Lehi, Utah, and the surrounding community, on how to brush those pearly whites! Your Toothbrush To clean your smile, begin by brushing... read more »

Welcome to Our New Blog!

Here at Center Creek Dental, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »