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Tips for Taking Care of Your Teeth This Thanksgiving

November 14, 2022Dakota Dentalbest thanksgiving food for teeth, good oral health, taking care of your teeth, teeth healthy thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day is known for its cozy gatherings, family traditions, and delicious feasts! Although many of us look forward to roasted turkey, breaded stuffing, and sweet potatoes, it’s easy to forget how these favorite family recipes affect our teeth and gums. Practicing good oral hygiene, especially during the holidays, helps you avoid dental issues in…

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Keep Your Smile Healthy for the Holidays!

December 1, 2017Dakota DentalHealthy Teeth, holiday dental tips, taking care of your teeth

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…

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The Best Ways to Protect Your Teeth as an Athlete

September 22, 2017Dakota Dentaldental emergency, taking care of your teeth, teeth protection for athletes

Whether it’s on TV or at a local high school or college, fall sports like soccer and football can be a blast to watch. However, if you’re playing a contact sport in a recreational league or have a child that plays one of these sports, it’s important to remember to protect those smiles! With many…

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The Hard Truth About Cavities

June 23, 2017Dakota DentalCavities on Teeth, facts on cavities, taking care of your teeth

It’s not news to anyone that cavities aren’t good, that they can hurt, and that poor oral health habits can increase the chances of getting them. But do you know how cavities form? Or, that some sugars can actually prevent tooth decay? Here are some little-known facts about cavities that are not only interesting but…

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The Best Summertime Foods for Your Teeth

June 9, 2017Dakota DentalImportance of Dental Health, summer teeth food, taking care of your teeth

Summer is here! We all know what that means – warm sun, cabins, time at the lake, and outdoor get-togethers. Sweet treats like ice cream and smoothies are cool and refreshing – but piling on those sugary snacks can sneak up on you and wreak havoc on your teeth. To maintain a healthy smile all…

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Maintaining Good Oral Health in Flu Season

February 3, 2017Dakota DentalHealthy Teeth, oral health, Preventative Dental Care, taking care of your teeth

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…

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How to Have a Smile to be Thankful for This Thanksgiving

November 18, 2016Dakota Dentalgood oral health, how to clean you teeth, taking care of your teeth

Spending time with family and friends, watching football, and reflecting on what you’re thankful for are all important parts of Thanksgiving. Above all these great things though is the Thanksgiving meal. Stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie, turkey, potatoes and more – Thanksgiving is just as often about the coming together of everyone’s favorite comfort foods as…

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Avoiding Toilet Mouth: Why Falling Asleep Without Brushing Your Teeth is a Bad Idea (and Really Gross)

October 7, 2016Dakota Dentaldental preventive care, family dentists, taking care of your teeth

We’ve all been there: going to bed way later than we should, exhausted, and wanting to fall into bed without washing our face, changing clothes, or brushing our teeth. If you’re going to brush your teeth in the morning anyway, it can’t really be all that bad to skip brushing at night, can it? “Going…

Dakota Dental Provides Some Great Tips for Taking Care of Your Teeth this Summer

July 29, 2016Dakota DentalApple Valley Dental Clinic, Oral Health Problems, taking care of your teeth

Picnics, ice cream, and lemonade are all summertime staples. However, it’s important not to let good oral health practices fall to the wayside during these warmer months. Finding the right balance between summer treats and taking care of your teeth will help ensure that this summer is filled with fun memories – not cavities.  …

Dakota Dental Doesn’t Sugarcoat the Most Common Brushing Mistakes

May 20, 2016Dakota Dentalgood oral health, How To Clean Your Teeth, taking care of your teeth

To many, brushing their teeth is so routine that it’s easy to turn on autopilot. Since the point of brushing your teeth is to maintain good oral health and to avoid cavities and tooth decay, it makes a difference in how you brush your teeth – not just that you’re brushing. If you’re one of…

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