With the stresses of today, more and more people are showing signs of teeth grinding. Many do not even realize they are doing it until their dentist points out the damage. In today’s blog your Rochester, MN, dentist discusses night guards and how they help in maintaining a healthy smile. […]
Category: Dental Health
Smile-Friendly Alternatives To Cookies For Santa
At this time of year, there can be no shortage of holiday treats to consume. While the cookies left out for Santa Claus are a one night only event, this tradition is one of many activities this time of year that include tempting, sugary sweets. Unfortunately, with too many of these items within reach this […]
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Why You Should Prioritize Cavity Prevention
With your regular dental checkups booked, you have reliable updates about the state of your smile that you can count on. One benefit of this is that it lowers your risks from dental decay, as cavities can be caught and treated before there are complications. That being said, remember that cavities will do irreversible damage […]
Halloween Smile Care Guidance
What can you do to ensure that your family has a happy Halloween without worrying that you will have to worry that cavities will be found at upcoming dental exams? Simply put, when you consume more sugar, you expose your teeth to more harmful agents and raise your risk for problems with dental decay. If you have […]
Improving Your Dental Hygiene Efforts
The experiences you have with issues like tooth decay and gingivitis can point to a need for a new approach to managing your dental hygiene. When you take better care to protect yourself on a daily basis, you can make yourself less likely to experience difficulties that require in-office care. Fortunately, you have help from […]
Dental Hygiene And The Holidays
The end of the year provides us with many reasons to gather and enjoy holiday celebrations. Those different celebrations can be fun and rewarding, but they can also be trouble for your smile if you are not careful. Part of why this time can be tougher on teeth is because we have access to so […]
Do Smile Care Needs Change Over Time?
What affects your risks for cavities and other problems with your oral health? Poor dental hygiene efforts and skipping regular dental exams can certainly create trouble for you. With that said, you may worry about how other factors, like aging, can impact how easy or difficult it is to prevent dental decay. For people of […]
Can Water Help With Dental Hygiene?
When you list the actions that help you protect your smile, would you include actions like drinking water and staying hydrated throughout the day? You may not realize just how helpful good hydration habits are when it comes to protecting yourself against oral health issues. One reason is that water is a sugar-free and non-acidic […]
How Long Is Too Long Between Dental Exams?
Do you see your dentist regularly enough to fully enjoy the benefits of preventive care? Routine oral health exams and cleanings protect us in many ways. They provide feedback about the state of your smile, which includes updates about the condition of your teeth, gums, and oral structures. They also offer thorough cleanings that remove […]
Recent Cavity Issues? Check Your Hygiene Routine
Whether you have had one cavity in the recent past or many that needed to be treated, you should look at a dental problem as a warning about the effectiveness of your hygiene routine. Even minor slips in your brushing and flossing efforts can leave areas of your smile vulnerable to bacteria buildup and the […]
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