Canyon Gate Dental

Canyon Gate Dental Canyon Gate Dental is home to the most caring and gentle dental team in Orem, Utah: Dr. Young and his excellent staff.

Canyon Gate Dental is home to the most caring and gentle dental team in Orem, Utah. Dr. Young and his excellent staff can take care of all of your family's restorative, preventative, cosmetic, and emergency dental needs. With reasonable prices, a philosophy of prevention and education, and a track record of doing things right and going the extra mile, Canyon Gate Dental consistently ranks as one o

f the best dental offices in Utah Valley. If you're looking for the most pleasant dental experience of your life, you need to check out Canyon Gate Dental!

A severe toothache can make it hard to eat, sleep, or focus—and sometimes it’s a sign that you need dental care quickly....
09/06/2026

A severe toothache can make it hard to eat, sleep, or focus—and sometimes it’s a sign that you need dental care quickly.

Our latest guide explains what you can do to manage tooth pain temporarily, what to avoid, and when it’s time to contact an emergency dentist in Orem, Utah.

🦷 Don’t ignore severe or worsening dental pain.

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Monday is National Mouthguard Day — and if your kid's starting fall sports, this is worth five minutes.Fall sports seaso...
09/04/2026

Monday is National Mouthguard Day — and if your kid's starting fall sports, this is worth five minutes.
Fall sports season means more risk of a chipped, cracked, or knocked-out tooth, especially in contact sports like football, soccer, and volleyball. A properly fitted mouthguard actually protects better than a store-bought one, because it's molded to the bite and stays put instead of shifting mid-play or getting spit out during a scramble. Dental injuries from sports are common, and a lot of them are preventable with the right gear before the season gets going.

Is your athlete already wearing one, or is this weekend's project?

September is Gum Care Month, and most people don't know they have a problem until it stops being painless.Gingivitis, th...
09/01/2026

September is Gum Care Month, and most people don't know they have a problem until it stops being painless.
Gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease, usually doesn't hurt. No pain doesn't mean no disease — nearly half of U.S. adults have some form of gum disease, and a lot of it goes unnoticed for years. Bleeding when you brush or floss is actually a warning sign worth paying attention to, not something to brush off.
Catching it early at a routine exam is a lot simpler than dealing with it once it's progressed.

When's the last time someone actually checked your gums, not just your teeth?

Ever get a jolt of pain from your morning coffee out of nowhere? 🧊☕ Sudden tooth sensitivity is one of the most common t...
08/29/2026

Ever get a jolt of pain from your morning coffee out of nowhere? 🧊☕ Sudden tooth sensitivity is one of the most common things Orem patients ask us about — and it's usually one of a handful of causes, from worn enamel to a small cavity to gum recession. We broke down what's actually happening and when it's worth a visit. Read the full guide on our blog — link below!

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"Every six months" is the dental cleaning schedule almost everyone has heard. Almost nobody knows why that number exists...
08/26/2026

"Every six months" is the dental cleaning schedule almost everyone has heard. Almost nobody knows why that number exists.

It's not a number dentists invented to get you in twice a year. It's rooted in how fast tartar accumulates.

Plaque — the soft biofilm bacteria form on teeth — is continuous. You knock it back daily with brushing and flossing. What you can't fully clear eventually hardens into tartar, and tartar is what gets removed at a professional cleaning.

Six months roughly matches the rate at which tartar accumulates to a level where it starts causing real gum damage — chronic inflammation, early bone loss, the conditions that lead to tooth loss in adults if left unaddressed.

Here's the part most people don't know: the right interval isn't the same for everyone. Anyone with a history of gum disease, elevated cavity risk, or other specific factors may actually need cleanings every three or four months. Canyon Gate Dental evaluates this per patient, not by default calendar.

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Did you know the six-month schedule has a clinical basis — and that some people need to come in more often? Drop YES or NO below.

If your dentist relied only on their eyes during a checkup, they'd miss a significant share of the cavities forming in y...
08/24/2026

If your dentist relied only on their eyes during a checkup, they'd miss a significant share of the cavities forming in your mouth — specifically the ones developing between teeth, under old fillings, and just below the gumline.

That's not a limitation of any particular dentist. It's structural. Enamel is translucent. Decay starting between two teeth doesn't show from any external angle, no matter how carefully someone looks.

Digital X-rays at Canyon Gate Dental are how Dr. Young actually sees what's happening:
Decay forming between teeth — these are extremely common and completely invisible to the naked eye
Bone levels around tooth roots — how gum disease is tracked and measured over time
The position of developing wisdom teeth in teenagers
Anything structurally unusual in jaw or root development

The radiation dose from a modern digital dental X-ray set is roughly equivalent to what you'd receive on a 30-minute flight. It's significantly lower than older film technology.

Most patients get a full set once a year, as part of their preventive visit.

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Did you know a visual exam alone misses a large share of cavities? Drop YES or NO below.

We don't take it lightly when we hear this."Dr. Young is absolutely amazing! He is kind and very thoughtful. He does not...
08/20/2026

We don't take it lightly when we hear this.

"Dr. Young is absolutely amazing! He is kind and very thoughtful. He does not recommend unnecessary services. He's helped me and my daughters be more comfortable with going to the dentist. His dental hygienists — Steph and Beth — are absolutely amazing. They are great with children! I would recommend this office to anyone!"
— Laura E., Google Review

Dental anxiety in kids is real — and it often carries into adulthood when early visits go badly. The whole goal of every appointment here is that kids leave thinking it wasn't as bad as they expected. Sometimes better.

If you've been waiting until your kids are "old enough to handle it," they're old enough now. Canyon Gate Dental sees children and adults in Orem.

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Did you have a good or bad experience at the dentist as a kid? Drop it in the comments — genuinely curious how it shaped the way you think about dental care as an adult.

Ever wondered what actually happens during a teeth cleaning? We broke it down step by step — from the ultrasonic scaler ...
08/19/2026

Ever wondered what actually happens during a teeth cleaning? We broke it down step by step — from the ultrasonic scaler to the fluoride finish — so nothing feels like a mystery before your next visit. New patients and long-time Orem regulars, this one's for you. Read the full guide (link in comments) and let us know: which step surprises people the most?
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Fall sports are starting across Utah County — football, soccer, basketball tryouts, volleyball. If your kid is playing t...
08/17/2026

Fall sports are starting across Utah County — football, soccer, basketball tryouts, volleyball. If your kid is playing this year, two minutes now is worth it.

Per data from the pediatric dental residency program at Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital here in Utah: baseball is the top dental injury source for younger kids, because of ball speed and impact. For older kids, basketball takes over — most injuries come from elbows and player contact.

The difference between a store-bought boil-and-bite guard and a custom-fitted one isn't just protection. It's fit. A custom guard is molded from an impression of your child's actual teeth. It stays in place during play and actually feels comfortable — which means kids keep it in their mouth instead of pulling it out after five minutes.

At Canyon Gate Dental, a mouthguard fitting happens at the same appointment as a checkup. No extra trip.

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Does your kid use a mouthguard for sports right now? Drop YES, NO, or 'they're supposed to but...' below.

Regular cleaning or deep cleaning? 🦷They’re not the same, and the right one depends on the health of your teeth and gums...
08/15/2026

Regular cleaning or deep cleaning? 🦷

They’re not the same, and the right one depends on the health of your teeth and gums.

We break down the difference, what each cleaning involves, and when a deep cleaning may be recommended.

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440 W 800 N
Orem, UT
84057

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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