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 […]
Oral Health
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 […]
Find A Few Minutes To Floss
One of the reasons people give for not flossing their teeth is that it’s hard to fit it into their daily schedule. The team at Designer Smiles in Fargo wants to remind those folks that flossing their teeth is every bit as important to their dental health as brushing. It has an entirely different role, […]
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
How much do you know about gum disease? It’s a serious condition, but treatable at Designer Smiles in Fargo. Take the quiz below to test your knowledge. 1. Which of the items below are risk factors for gum disease? a. Pregnancy b. Underbite c. Diabetes d. Genetics 2. Which of the following are possible signs […]
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
In this post from Designer Smiles in Fargo, we review the complexity and importance of your saliva. Saliva makes some people a little squeamish, but it’s important stuff: a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further ado, here are the […]
