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…
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…
Fall is the time of year that’s full of caramel apples, pumpkin spice lattes, and Halloween candy by the bucket-full. Although everyone knows that sugar is harmful to teeth, not all Halloween candy and treats are created equal. The family dentists at Dakota Dental have tips to make sure patients don’t get tricked by their…
We all know that major dental health issues like a chipped or cracked tooth are things that need to be fixed. But there are other signs of oral health problems that aren’t quite as obvious. The family dentists at Dakota Dental are happy to provide a professional look at some of these common warning signs…
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…
We all know that brushing our teeth is important for good oral health. And we all know that we should floss to prevent diseases like gingivitis. But did you know that using mouthwash does much more than just freshen your breath and is beneficial for your mouth? Using mouthwash is an effective way to reach…
A patient’s first appointment at a new dental clinic can be filled with unknowns. To help alleviate those concerns, the family dentists at Dakota Dental communicate what happens in a typical appointment so patients know what to expect when they come for their dental visit. The waiting room at Dakota Dental was designed specifically with…
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…