It’s important to have good oral hygiene, but especially so when you are pregnant. Hormonal changes can increase the risk of periodontal disease, that can ultimately affect the health of your developing baby. Before If you are able to plan your pregnancy, try to get your teeth cleaned professionally prior to getting pregnant. That way, […]
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Have you been told you have periodontal (gum) disease? Periodontal disease can occur at any age, but is most commonly found in adults over 30. \”Periodontal\” refers to “around the tooth” and \”periodontitis\” means “inflammation around the tooth.” The bacteria in your mouth, along with mucus, food and other particles, form plaque that sticks on your
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Have you ever wondered why you are recommended to get your teeth cleaned every six months? Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is just one part of your dental check up. Research has shown that good oral hygiene can also impact your general health and help to prevent other serious medical illnesses: bone loss, stroke,
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Why We Take X-Rays Have you ever wondered why your dental office takes x-rays? Because we can only visually see about one-third of your teeth, x-rays are an essential tool for dentists to ensure your overall oral health. Reasons why we take x-rays: Check for decay in between teeth and under fillings that is not
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In the last 40 years, the use and development of dental implants has made the biggest advancements in dentistry. Implants are compatible with the human body and are made up of titanium and other materials. They are surgically positioned in the upper or lower jaw bone below your gums. Once they are placed and healed,
Teeth Grinding According to the National Sleep Foundation, grinding your teeth (Bruxism), affects about 8 percent of adults. If you grind your teeth occasionally, it usually does not cause problems. If you grind your teeth on a regular basis, you may be causing your teeth damage or other problems can occur. There are multiple causes
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A common dental emergency includes a knocked-out tooth. Don\’t panic just yet! Follow a few instructions and the tooth may be saved. Here\’s what to do if you knock out a tooth. 1. When handling the tooth, try your best to only touch the top part (chewing surface). 2. If the tooth is dirty, gently rinse
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It\’s important to know that with the best dental technology comes a comfortable environment for all of our patients, including those who have special needs. This requires a change in typical dental care to accommodate those individuals. For example, when a patient has down syndrome, it is crucial for their dental providers to be proactive
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John is a native of the Ogden area and attended Weber State University. After attending dental school at Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio, John practiced in the Phoenix, Arizona area. After 15 years in Arizona, John and his family decided it was time to come back “home” and be closer to family and in 2020, he joined his long time friend Jeff in practice at Torghele and Schmid Dental. John’s wife Amy is also from the Ogden area and they have two sons. In his free time, John enjoys spending time in the outdoors hunting, golfing, and riding dirt bikes with his boys.
Dr. Jeff is an Ogden, Utah native – growing up here and following in his father’s footsteps as a family practice dentist. He attended Weber State University, where he received his undergraduate degree in Zoology with a minor in Chemistry. In 2004, he completed his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the Case School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He joined his father at his Ogden office, who then retired a couple of years later.
With more than 14 years of experience, Dr. Jeff is committed to providing comprehensive care to the families who have entrusted their smiles to the Torghele family for over 42 years. His zeal for patient care is evident from his warm chair side manner and his conscientious treatment of each visitor to our practice – many of whom are lifelong patients.
His professional affiliations include the Weber County Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the Utah Dental Association. He is also a certified Invisalign dentist, providing orthodontics for adults and teens right here in our practice.
Jeff and his wife have a charming daughter, McKynlee, with whom they love to spend time outdoors at the beautiful Bear Lake.
When he isn’t busy hunting or fishing, Dr. Jeff also enjoys 4-wheeling or snowmobiling.
