Go See Your Dentist Before These Signs Become Serious Whether it’s traces of crimson on your toothbrush or that nagging sensitivity that seems never to go away, it’s easy to neglect your oral health. Persistent tooth or mouth pain generally indicates a serious problem. Symptoms could include a tooth sensitive to touch or changes in…
DetailsThe Pros and Cons to Consider When Making the Decision The effectiveness of cleaning your teeth with a manual toothbrush compared to an electric toothbrush is commonly debated today. There’s an assumption that the modern day electric replacement is far superior to the good old-fashioned manual toothbrush. In saying this, there are some pros and…
DetailsStay in Town and Find Something New to Do Every Weekend This Summer No summer vacation planned? No worries. The metro area offers an array of festivities to fill your weekends. From Grand Old Day to The Great Minnesota Get Together, the warm weather season is packed with events that celebrate family and fun with…
DetailsFor nearly 150 years, Americans have gathered in late spring to honor the sacrifice of those who have given their lives in service to their country. This Memorial Day weekend many local destinations commemorate this day of remembrance. Memorial Day was borne out of the Civil War and a desire to honor our dead. It…
DetailsWhen Should You Take Your Baby For A First Visit to the Dentist? If you have a new baby at home or know someone who does did you realize that a dentist should examine a child within six months after their first tooth comes in and no later than the child’s first birthday? A whopping 97%…
DetailsMore Than 15 Percent of American Adults Suffer from Chronic Facial Pain If you have pain or tenderness in your jaw, or persistent headaches or neck aches, you may be suffering from a temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-mun-DIB-u-lur) joint (TMJ) disorder. For many sufferers of TMJ disorders (TMD), the dentist is a logical first stop in trying to…
DetailsFoods That Are a Treat to Eat Often Can Do Serious Damage Your mouth is a busy place. Especially for bacteria tiny colonies of living organisms are constantly on the move on your teeth, gums, lips and tongue. Having bacteria in your mouth is a normal thing. While some of the bacteria can be harmful,…
DetailsWhat You Eat Can Help Fortify and Brighten Your Smile Think of the enamel on your teeth as a fortress and plaque like a marauding horde bent on their destruction. You can build up defenses in your mouth with healthy eating habits and use nutrition to fight off the corrosive attack of plaque. Small changes…
DetailsAnd What Percentage of Americans Make Their Partner Brush Before Kissing? The common advice when you brush your teeth is to spend a minimum of two minutes brushing. How do you compare to what is recommended and how do you compare with the national average? And what about that kissing question – do you know…
DetailsA Guide to Options in Tooth Filling Materials Most of us know that when you visit your dental office with a cavity, your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then “fill” the area on the tooth where the decayed material was removed. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth…
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