What is an Impacted Tooth?

December 17th, 2025

You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in teenagers and young adults. But other permanent teeth can be impacted as well. What exactly do we mean by “impacted teeth,” and what can we…
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Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?

December 10th, 2025

When most patients ask Dr. Johnstun this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet soda and it will be better for your teeth. That seems logical, right? Well, there's a bit more to it than that. Let's take a…
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles

December 3rd, 2025

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought that counts? Well, we have a few suggestions which will show the people on your gift list that you’ve put a lot of thought into…
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Thanksgiving

November 26th, 2025

At Silver Summit Dental, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Johnstun would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Herriman area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as the day on…
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