Losing baby teeth is a necessary part of a child’s development. For some children, it’s no big deal. A tooth feels loose. They wiggle it around with their finger for a few days. Then it falls out on its own. There is limited pain. And very little blood....
At Designer Smiles, we encounter many nervous dental patients. ‘Nervous’ is an understatement in some cases—especially patients who are having a dental emergency. Patients who come in with a tooth injury are already experiencing pain. If they have dental...
It’s good to know that Designer Smiles is here for you. Whether it’s a dental emergency after hours. A toothache on the weekend. No appointment necessary. If you can, give us a call on your way over. (With a hands-free phone, of course.) Crisis or No...
It’s estimated that 50% of people snore at some point during their life. Sleep apnea is a more serious, but also common sleep disorder. Snoring and sleep apnea are related. Many individuals who snore also have sleep apnea. But there are important differences....
If your dental crown breaks, do you need to replace it? Yes. Here’s why: The tooth is compromised and could sustain additional damage The tooth is vulnerable to tooth decay It could damage the opposing tooth It could cause problems with your bite Fargo...
Though we don’t often think about it, Fargo children as young as 9 or 10 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which causes cavities and tooth decay. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that almost 20% of...
