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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...