Fear is a powerful emotion. If you have claustrophobia, you take a pass on cave exploration. If you have a fear of heights, you avoid sky diving. People with dentophobia fear dentists, and avoid dental care at all costs. At Designer Smiles in Fargo we can help such people get the dental care they need […]
Oral Health
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? (You don’t have to answer that.) At Designer Smiles in Fargo we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand out free […]
Trust Dr. Jeff For Accurate Dental Info
We’re all better-informed than ever before, thanks to the Internet. Tremendous sources of information are just a few taps away. Proactive self-education can be good for you and your family, especially if it helps with living a healthy lifestyle. But Dr. Jeff at Designer Smiles in Fargo reminds you not to rely on online dental […]
Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to autopilot morning and night and get it over with. But Designer Smiles in Fargo has a question: are you doing it right? We ask this in all seriousness. There is always room for improvement, even in something as basic as brushing your teeth. Essential […]
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In this post from Designer Smiles in Fargo, we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. […]
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
At Designer Smiles in Fargo we are concerned not only with the your dental health, but also with how it influences your overall physical health and general well-being. In this post we look at the connection between diabetes and dental health. Scientists have known for quite some time that people with diabetes have higher rates […]
Fun Floss Facts
You may think the most critical thing about flossing your teeth is to do it every day, and at Designer Smiles in Fargo we completely agree. But as in most things, there is usually room for improvement, and trying out different types of floss may help you do a better job. The reason that flossing […]
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
No matter your age, the team at Designer Smiles in Fargo encourages you to have regular cleanings and checkups. Along with daily brushing and flossing, it’s the best way to stay on top of your dental health. Knowledge is Power Sometimes people put off their next checkup because they don’t think they’re all that important. […]
The Designer Smiles Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have gum disease can be upsetting, and can even take you off-guard. That’s because its progression is slow, and it’s usually painless. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, so at Designer Smiles in Fargo it’s something we take very seriously. What can you do to prevent gum disease? The […]
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 […]
