Most people recognize the importance of proper oral hygiene. Brushing twice a day and flossing at night is a practice everyone should follow, but is that enough? The fact is that regular dental hygiene appointments and checkups can serve several purposes. Visiting your dentist’s office twice a year is essential for oral health.  What Is […]

Have you ever encountered a body part you didn’t know existed until it started causing issues? One such part is the lingual frenulum, the small web of tissue connecting the tongue to the mouth’s floor. While often overlooked, for some, an issue known as ankyloglossia, or tongue tie, can arise, prompting questions and concerns. Are […]

Scaling and root planing in St. George, Utah, is a non-surgical deep cleaning procedure performed by dental professionals like Dr. Bryce Eagar and the Gateway Oral Health Center team to treat periodontal (gum) disease. The procedure involves two primary segments: scaling, which removes plaque and tartar (calculus) from the surfaces of the teeth and below […]

While we all know getting a good night’s sleep is very important for our health, it can be easy to take sleep for granted since we do it every day. Most people believe that they get enough sleep by sleeping for 7-8 hours every night. But the truth is that not all sleep is productive […]

Experiencing a dental emergency can be frightening and painful. If you live in St. George, Utah, and the surrounding cities of Washington City, Kanab, Irvines, and Santa Clara, our dentists at Gateway Oral Health Center offer emergency dental care.  When a dental emergency occurs, it’s crucial to get help immediately because it can save your […]

When you have a child born with a tongue-tie, it isn’t just a minor inconvenience or something that should be ignored. It is critical that parents are made aware of how tongue ties are recognized as being associated with several developmental difficulties, and this has been the case for years. They should not be ignored […]

A straight, bright, healthy smile says a lot about a person. People see such smiles as a sign of confidence and that this person is someone who takes good care of themselves. That’s why people are more likely to trust someone with a great smile. Unfortunately, for those with misaligned teeth, their smiles can make […]

A dentist in St. George, Utah, area, like Dr. Bryce Eagar at Gateway Oral Health Center, may recommend myofunctional therapy to correct various oral habits. There are factors that you likely have never considered that can negatively impact your oral health. Inadequate chewing, improper tongue positioning, and abnormal swallowing patterns can all negatively impact your oral health. This […]

Your smile is one of your most essential features. Not only does a healthy smile look attractive, but it also allows you to speak clearly and eat properly. Losing a tooth impacts your smile’s appearance and how well it can function. Gaps from missing teeth can also lead to infections which can spread throughout your […]

If you are looking for a way to protect a tooth that has been damaged, there is a chance that dental crowns could be right for you. Did you know you can even get a same-day crown in St. George, Utah? At Gateway Oral Health Center, we are always looking for ways to expand the […]

A CPAP doesn’t work if you don’t use it. A CPAP is considered the gold standard for sleep apnea treatment…..unless, you don’t wear it. It won’t do you any good under the bed or in the closet. Why are you not wearing it? Let me guess: it is uncomfortable, noisy, cumbersome, annoying, basically a bother? […]

STOP THE SNORE! I’m pretty sure that almost everyone has experienced the frustration of trying to fall asleep when someone in the room is snoring.  I’ve been amazed at how many stories I’ve heard lately of married spouses sleeping in different rooms because of snoring!  It doesn’t have to be that way.  Dr. Eagar can […]