Flossing is not most people’s favorite activity. In fact, according to the American Dental Association, only four out of 10 Americans floss at least once a day—and 20% never floss at all. To create healthy habits that promote a healthy smile, you want to maintain a consistent flossing routine. Here are some helpful tips from…
For patients who have yet to schedule their annual dental cleanings, or who still have benefits remaining in their current dental care plan, time is of the essence. Dakota Dental reminds patients to use their remaining dental benefits before they expire in the new year. Similar to major medical health plans, dental insurance policies typically…
The very first dental care may have taken place when cavemen used rocks to knock out bothersome teeth. However, the first official mention of dentistry is in a Sumerian text dating back to 5000 BC. As time has passed, more references to the field of dental care and more refinements to the treatments and tools…
If you have paid attention to chewing gum ads over the past few years, you have undoubtedly been told to catch the wave, blow your bubbles, whiten while you chew, and clean up bad breath. The list could go on and on and on. But don’t gum companies just want you to chew gum because…
Did you know spit is like liquid gold in your mouth? Saliva is an important component to keeping oral health problems at bay. Composed mostly of water, saliva helps with digestion, mouth lubrication, and germ management. When produced in the right amounts, it protects teeth and keeps you comfortable. However, too much or too little…
Do wisdom teeth make a person wise? Or, do only wise people get wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth, the third set of molars that appear in most people’s mouths between the ages of 17 and 25, are so called because it is assumed that people of this age will have obtained more wisdom than they would…
Halitosis. Bad breath. Whichever name you use, the result is the same. It stinks! It may seem impossible to get rid of smelly breath. Often people resort to mouth rinses, breath mints, or even gum. Yet, these do not provide a permanent solution. They only mask the real issue: poor oral health. Dakota Dental knows…
There is an old wives’ tale that says women can expect to lose a tooth with every pregnancy. But Dakota Dental has good news: this does not have to be true! During pregnancy there is a rise in hormones, including estrogen and progesterone, which can cause gums to swell and bleed. Gums in this state…
You are what you eat, says the old adage. We know good nutrition is important for our bodies. At Dakota Dental, we also believe good nutrition is important for teeth, gums, and oral health in general. Because digestion begins in the mouth, it is important to consider what goes in it. Nearly everyone knows that…
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