At Designer Smiles in Fargo ND, we focus on cosmetic dentistry and patient-centered dental care. Today, we wanted to talk to you about the potential health benefits that cosmetic dentistry could bring you! We know that the term ‘cosmetic’ might be fitting, but it can also be misleading. Most cosmetic dentistry procedures actually do double […]
Dental Health
Those Baby Teeth Are A Big Deal
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This post from Designer Smiles in Fargo ND focuses on baby teeth. New parents sometimes wonder: why take care of them when they’re just going to fall out and go to the tooth fairy? It’s a good question with an even better answer. Parents should never feel like they are wasting their time taking care […]
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening, because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from Designer Smiles in Fargo ND, because we actually have some encouraging things to tell you. The reason that the death rate for oral […]
What Can Fluoride Do For You?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This post from Designer Smiles in Fargo ND focuses on fluoride. What is it, exactly, and why is it so good for your dental health? The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. It is found in different foods as well as in water. Many cities adjust the fluoride content of their municipal […]
Fluoride Treatments: Not Just For Kids
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” Fluoride toothpaste is good for teeth, and at Designer Smiles in Fargo ND, we encourage its use. Fluoride is an essential mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at fighting […]
4 Reasons To Look For The ADA Seal
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Here’s a suggestion from Designer Smiles in Fargo ND: when you go to the store for dental products, be sure that what you choose has the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Here are four ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for you and your family. Products with the […]
7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure at Designer Smiles in Fargo ND, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. In this blog post we explain seven ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The procedure uses a tooth-colored material that is applied to the teeth while soft, […]
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
When a wisdom tooth tries to come in but is obstructed by the adjacent tooth, it becomes impacted and can result in such complications as pain, inflammation, or tooth decay. At Designer Smiles in Fargo ND, we can extract wisdom teeth. It’s challenging to clean partially-erupted wisdom teeth. Since they have a high risk of […]
Still Have Your Wisdom Teeth?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24. They aren’t always troublesome, but they often are. We extract wisdom teeth at Designer Smiles in Fargo ND. Wisdom teeth are sometimes called “third molars.” That’s because they really are: the molars furthest back in the mouth. For some people they never present a problem. […]
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Every checkup at Designer Smiles in Fargo ND includes a screening for oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. The conditions is about as serious as it gets. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. Consider this sobering […]
