Teeth are amazing things, helping you to chew, speak, and smile. But they need some help to do that, and without strong and vigorous gum tissue, it’s tough to keep a full smile. Periodontal disease is actually named the leading cause of adult tooth loss in this country and beyond, so if you’re seeing redness or swelling, let’s talk about improving your gum health. Fighting back against periodontal disease can be difficult to do on your own.
With Dr. Justin Coon, DDS and Dr. Cody Coon, DDS at Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY, you can take steps toward stronger gums. Our office understands the value of having a safe smile, and we know what happens when periodontal disease is ignored. Bacterial buildup of plaque and calculus below the gumline is often to blame for gum health concerns, so let’s meet for a deeper cleaning through ultrasonic scaling and root planing. Schedule your next biannual checkup, and while you’re here, we can take a look at your smile.
Having a healthy smile means taking care of all of it. Take some time to talk periodontal progress with Dr. Justin and Dr. Cody at Grinnell Street Dental.




It’s that time of the year again. We are at the start of a new school year, and whether your child is heading to first grade or they’re off to college, a checkup’s a great idea. This way, they can start the semester with a smile that’s cleaner and safer. Since they’re supposed to
Your smile’s a big part of who you are, so when it needs some help, tell someone. Dental damage happens, but if you’ve got a cracked, chipped, or broken tooth, you’re ready to talk to a trusted dentist in your area. Bacteria can make their way inside a compromised tooth, leading to a serious infection. This
Your smile’s a big part of who you are, but it’s also harder to keep safe after you turn 50. Once you reach that birthday, it’s especially important to meet with your dental team at least two times each year to fight back against tooth decay and periodontal disease. These visits include both a cleaning and an examination to keep you on the right track. And
It just seems like this year is blowing by us, right? Well, we are almost to the start of a new school year, and if your child has not been in for a visit in 2026, a back-to-school checkup’s a great idea. Most kids need to see their dentist twice each year for cleanings and examinations, so this is an opportunity to catch up. These visits really do work to
Your oral health is an important part of your essence, and bacteria are unfortunately always trying to pose problems. That’s why it is so important for you to brush and floss like you are supposed to, taking a few minutes out of your day to fight back against plaque and calculus. But even when you do everything like intended at home, there still might be some places you miss;
We’ve all got something that we would like to change about ourselves if we could. Well, when your struggles lie inside your mouth, then you are ready to
It’s something that you need to do. You see, as bacteria in your mouth feed upon leftover particles of food, they leave behind some acidic waste called plaque. If this material remains, it calcifies into a tougher form called calculus, too, and at that point, you can no longer safely remove it yourself. And when
Here in Wyoming, we’re a little bit rugged. But just because we chose to live on the wild frontier, it doesn’t mean that we have to try and do everything on our own. When it comes to your oral health, it’s
When you sleep, is your jaw a little more active than it needs to be? Many people right here in our community have been struggling with a condition known as bruxism, which is the unconscious grinding of teeth or jaw clenching. This activity can happen during the daytime or at night, where it is called sleep bruxism, and when that happens, it’s particularly dangerous for a smile. You see, 


