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Did you know that bacteria accumulates under your gumline which can lead to the start of gum disease? Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease. If the gum disease worsens, it turns into periodontitis. Left untreated, periodontitis can affect the gums, bones, and tissues surrounding your teeth. If periodontitis becomes advanced, the fibers and […]

Oral Cancer can occur on the tongue, the lips, the gums, inside the cheek, or on the roof or floor of the mouth. In the U.S, close to 49,750 people will be diagnosed with oral (oropharyngeal) cancer this year. It will cause over 9.750 deaths, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. […]

If the numbers don’t stand out, surely the invention they stand for does: fluoride toothpaste. The National Inventors Hall of Fame is recognizing posthumously the dentists — Drs. Muhler and Nebergall — who helped develop and patent the invention credited by many as a significant factor in the widespread decline in caries that began in […]

Ever seen those videos where someone puts a baby tooth in a glass of soda and watches it decay? Well, the effect of soda in an actual mouth is a bit different. You have your saliva to help wash away the sugar, you eat other things throughout the day, and brush at least twice a […]

Let’s break that down. The goal of tooth brushing is to remove plaque from your teeth on a consistent (daily!) basis, so that we prevent the buildup of tartar which leads to tooth decay. A manual toothbrush is a great and inexpensive tool that helps us do just that. Make sure to brush two minutes […]

“The problem has become so bad and undetected that Minnesota health and education officials are sending letters to administrators urging they tackle the issue before it gets even worse”. – KARE11 A recent survey by the Minnesota Youth Tobacco found that there has been an astronomical rise of e-cigarette use in schools across Minnesota. This […]

Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children to get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Take good care of your child’s baby teeth. They do eventually fall out but until they do, baby teeth play an important role in helping your child bite […]

Sometimes called a fixed partial denture, a bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth and literally “bridges” the gap where one or more teeth used to be. Bridges can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials and are attached to surrounding teeth for support. Unlike a removable bridge, which you […]

To most of you, dental hygiene means brushing twice a day, flossing more or using a fluoride rinse at home. But to hygienists, it means a dedication to the needs of each one of you.We asked our hygienists what it means to them. “My dental hygiene career has been an opportunity to connect with people, […]