A walk down the oral health aisle at your local Target will leave your head spinning at all the options. Fluoride toothpaste, desensitizing toothpaste, anti-plaque toothpaste, teeth whitening toothpaste, super-whitening toothpaste, micro-cleaning crystals; these all sound great, but should having good oral health really be this confusing? Factor in the dozens spearmint flavors and you’re…
It’s never too early to start a good habit. Unfortunately, nearly 19% of American kids between the ages of two and nineteen have untreated cavities. Developing good oral health habits and tooth care practices while kids are young can go a long way to prevent cavities and tooth decay in the future. After a summer…
Our military troops have to combat many things — rigorous training in boot camp, weather extremes in overseas locations, and dangerous military operations. Of all the things troops might have to worry about, healthy teeth might not seem to rank high on the list. But according to Col. Dr. Robert Hale, an oral and maxillofacial…
National Smile Month is smiling down on the United Kingdom this year from May 18 to June 18. National Smile Month is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of good oral health care in adults and children. Now in its 39th year, National Smile Month is the U.K.’s largest dental awareness campaign and is…
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…
Most people know the importance of a toothbrush in relation to caring for their teeth and good oral health. However, fewer know how to take care of their toothbrushes. Dakota Dental has some suggestions regarding what kind to get, where to store it, and when to replace it. When it comes to bristles, the firmer…
We’ve all heard about the importance of “dating” your spouse or significant other, but what about dating your dentist? No, not in the romantic sense – in the practical sense. One question we often hear at Dakota Dental is “how often should I visit?” The answer is not simple. In fact, how often you should…
Apple Valley dentist encourages good oral health practices, including preventive dentistry services, during the holiday season and beyond.
Thanksgiving and Hanukkah have passed, and now Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve remain. It is not too late to remember the most important gift of the season—good oral health. At Dakota Dental Apple Valley family dentistry, we believe it is essential to put your own name on your gift-giving list. What better present can…