At Designer Smiles in Fargo, we recommend brushing your teeth for at least two minutes, every time you brush. Most people think they brush that long but would be surprised if they actually set a timer. Many of us only brush for about a minute, if that. Essential Dental Health Brushing your teeth is an […]
Dental hygiene
What’s Your Dental Plan?
To have the best dental health, it helps if you develop a plan: a plan you stick to no matter what. Part of it should be regular checkups at Designer Smiles in Fargo, but there’s more to it than that. Here are some things you can consider for your dental plan. Brush your teeth. That’s […]
Happy Teeth Don’t Just Happen
Keeping your teeth clean is essential to maintaining a beautiful smile. One of the merits of visiting us at Designer Smiles in Fargo is a thorough teeth cleaning, and a review of your brushing behaviors. Your Partner in Oral Health Our dental hygienist can clean and polish your teeth at your semiannual dental check-up. The […]
When It’s Better Not To Brush
Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the important job of shielding teeth from constant use and the continual assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also protects tooth nerves from hot and cold food and beverages. It’s essential to your dental health, which is […]
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is some news from Designer Smiles in Fargo, for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a principal cause of tooth loss among adults. Moreover, there isd evidence that it is associated with heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is caught in the early […]
Think You May Have A Cavity?
Teeth take a lot of tender, loving care. But even when we do our best to practice daily dental hygiene, bacteria can still sneak in and cause tooth decay – the common cold of dental health. At Designer Smiles in Fargo, we have been filling cavities for years and would be happy to take care […]
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of gum disease. It’s a serious condition, and you should call us at Designer Smiles in Fargo right away if you have any suspicion you have it. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If […]
Saliva And Dental Health
In this blog post from Designer Smiles in Fargo, we discuss the significance of your saliva. Though most people may think it’s gross, saliva is important for dental health and digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of it is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The prime pH balance […]
Dental Questions? We Have Answers.
If you have questions about dental hygiene, cosmetic dentistry, preventative dentistry, dental sealants, tooth implants, oral sedation, or teeth whitening, the team at Designer Smiles in Fargo is happy to provide the answers. Our high tech staff has helped establish an atmosphere of active listening. We enjoy getting to know our patients and determining each […]
Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?
As dental professionals, one of our roles at Designer Smiles in Fargo is to help you take care of your mouth with general dentistry. Some of our patients have troubles with mouth sores, thus the topic of today’s article. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two, it is […]
