The connection between drinking water and oral health is often overlooked, but did you know it can profoundly affect our teeth? Here, we’ll explore how well water can benefit and negatively affect your overall oral health. What’s the difference: well water vs. city water Well water is drawn up from the ground on personal property…
The holidays are known for mixing families, festive sweaters, and classic cocktails together to spread some cheer. Perhaps your calendar is already packed until January with family get-togethers, office parties, and evenings out with close friends. As it’s likely alcohol will be present at most of these social gatherings, be sure to limit your alcohol…
Stress, sugary treats and staining beverages can make the holiday season less than merry for patients’ teeth. The family dentists at Dakota Dental give a list of dental pitfalls and how patients can avoid them this holiday season. Sugar may be one of the most obvious grinches of the holiday season. Bacteria in the mouth…
With the holiday season now in full swing, Dakota Dental has some tips on what habits to avoid during the holiday season, as well as ways to protect your teeth and enjoy your holiday favorites. One main factor that makes the holiday season tougher on teeth is, of course, that the amount of sugary snacks…
It’s not just Halloween night that has your mouth in cavity fright! Sugary snacks can haunt your teeth well past Halloween. Dakota Dental has some tricks to keep Halloween treats from causing tooth decay. The influx of Halloween treats is a great time to teach kids the importance of monitoring their candy intake and making…
Now that flu season is in full swing, it seems like we are all desperate to stay healthy in any way possible. A popular tactic for dealing with flu and cold season is by having cough drops nearby at all times. But what most people don’t realize is that throat drops are a lot more…
Heading back to school means getting out backpacks, purchasing new clothes, and stocking up on school supplies. It’s about dusting off books and brushing up on what was learned the previous year. But it’s also an important time to brush up on the basics of taking care of your teeth as well! Sometimes with the…
Gingivitis and other types of periodontal disease are more common than people think – in fact, three out of four teeth lost after the age of 35 is due to gum disease. Dakota Dental works with patients to educate them about the importance of taking care of your teeth and identifying gingivitis symptoms. While many…
We all know that sodas, candy, and sugar are bad for our teeth — but did you know that a PB&J sandwich can be just as bad? The two main culprits that attack your teeth are sugar and acid. Sugar feeds the bacteria in our mouths and bacteria produces lactic acid, which erodes teeth enamel….
You may have heard that fluoride is beneficial for your teeth; you may even know that it’s added in to your water. But do you know why fluoride builds healthy teeth? Fluoride is a mineral that’s found in water and in many foods. The mineral plays an important role in strengthening and protecting the tooth’s…