At Designer Smiles, one of the most common complaints we hear from Fargo dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores. There are many different kinds of oral lesions which can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical intervention. Though not contagious, the most […]
Dental Health
6 Things You Should Know Before Having Oral Surgery
Categories: Dental Health, Emergency Dentistry
When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, patients at Designer Smiles in Fargo ND are given six important instructions to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the details of a procedure helps you attain the ideal outcome. This important knowledge about your dental experience opens up a conversation with […]
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings
Categories: Dental Health, Dental hygiene
Our brief summary? Bad idea. Unfortunately, these piercings and the jewelry they accommodate can lead to serious issues with not only your teeth and mouth, but your entire body. Oral piercings can bring about tooth damage and decay, gum disease, bone recession, compromised immune system function and even death, though that is rare. In general, […]
Peace Of Mind At Designer Smiles
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Designer Smiles in Fargo ND, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are some ways we are committed to your peace […]
Holidays Bring Dental Health Hazards
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Designer Smiles in Fargo ND, we don’t like providing the reality check; especially around the holidays. Everyone wants to think positively and enjoy their time, and that’s well and good. But we would be an ineffective dental team if we didn’t remind you to take extra care of your teeth this holiday season. With […]
Why A Water Flosser Might Be A Good Idea
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Water flossers have been around for more than fifty years, and there have been at least that many studies on their effectiveness. At Designer Smiles in Fargo ND, we’re using this space to present what is known about water flossers, and whether they’re better than ordinary string floss in preventing tooth decay, gum disease, and […]
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Good dental health and a great smile depend on more than simply brushing regularly. In this post from Designer Smiles in Fargo ND, we present a quick refresher on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it helps to get a reminder once in a […]
Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This message from Designer Smiles in Fargo ND is about tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body, and well-suited to protect your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many dental ailments. Your risk of getting cavities goes way down. Your teeth will be less likely to […]
Flossing For Health And Happiness
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Most people know that flossing is an important part of oral health. As we like to remind our patients at Designer Smiles in Fargo ND, its value has been proven time and time again. Flossing is your chance to remove the food debris that a toothbrush can’t reach. Which Kind Is Best? When it comes […]
Why Look For The Seal?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Here’s a reminder from Designer Smiles in Fargo ND: when you go to the store for oral care products, make sure your purchase carries the seal of the American Dental Association. You can depend on the American Dental Association (ADA), which only places its seal on a product after it has been found to be […]
