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Watch this blog for the latest tips on tooth care, dental hygiene tips, ways to get the most out of your trips to the dentist and many more helpful hints on keeping on top of you and your family’s dental health.
Tooth pain and aches
One of the most common tooth issues, toothaches, have a wide variety of causes and treatments. Tooth, gum, and jaw pain are sometimes confused with each other, and without the help of a professional dentist they can be extremely hard to diagnose. However, in many cases where teeth are hurting or sensitive to temperature changes..
read moreMolars and Wisdom teeth
Normally found in four groups of three, molars are sometimes accompanied by up to four wisdom teeth, or extra molars. It is possible to have more than or less than four, but most often there is one wisdom tooth behind each row of molars. Wisdom teeth develop much later in life than other teeth, often..
read moreDental health and your diet
Keeping your teeth from becoming damaged requires basic dental upkeep, but there are many minerals and vitamins that affect your tooth and gum health too. In addition to flossing, brushing, and having regular dental checkups, your diet should be diverse enough to cover the usual nutritional needs of your teeth. Vitamins A, C, and D..
read moreWhen Plaque becomes Tartar
On the surface of all your teeth there is actually a gigantic, harmless biosphere of different bacteria called a biofilm, or plaque. This biofilm is a diverse habitat of bacteria colonies, which are attracted to the smooth surface of the teeth. In contrast to virtually all other parts of the body, teeth do not shed..
read moreTeeth grinding information
Teeth grinding, or Bruxism, is the clenching, grinding, or biting of your teeth. It can happen during the day or night, on purpose or more involuntarily. Commonly found in children, nighttime grinding and chewing on the teeth can cause sensitivity and wear on baby teeth; when adults grind their teeth, the damage is more serious...
read moreI Need Dental Care In Grand Forks And I Live Out Of Town
Certainly, not having the right type of dentist in your hometown can pose a challenge. What if you live in a remote area were somewhere in the country? Can you still get the kind of dental care that you need? This is a most significant question that we will explore in this next video. Take..
read moreHow Do I Tell If I Need Dental Gold Fillings?
Many people truly love gold fillings. Others simply don’t. What about you? Is there a time when you should spend that money and fill your mouth full of gold? In this video we will explore that very question. Take a look. The reality of it is that there are many options when it comes to..
read moreIs My Dentist A Specialist?
By the very definition, the term specialist refers to a situation where the needs are beyond normal, or you have “special” needs and hence the need for a “specialist”. The challenge is figuring out the difference between normal or average dental care needs and those more rare instances when we actually require something beyond that...
read moreDentures Are Not Your Only Option
As we grow older, our bodies are naturally going to go through the process of aging with us. This includes our mouth, gums and teeth. We may begin to lose a tooth here and there. A very common question that we hear is, do I really need dentures? Are they my only choice? Watch this..
read moreIs My Dentist In Grand Forks Accepting New Patients
Have you ever made a phone call to a dentist’s office in search of treatment for yourself or a family member only to find out that the dentist was not accepting any patients? How can that be? Does that not seem absurd? Well, funny or not, it happens all the time! Want to find out..
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