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Osteoporosis And Oral Health
If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in the country, and the state of North Dakota is no exception. Did you know that many studies have suggested a connection between osteoporosis and oral health? Osteoporosis can often...
Use Flex Account Funds For Dental Care
If you have money in your Fargo flexible spending account you may want to schedule some cosmetic dentistry before the deadline. Remember, you lose any funds left over after the plan year ends. Why not improve your smile with tax-free dollars? Even a small change can...
Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Fargo Tobacco Chewers
Cigarette sales at most Fargo stores have decreased in the past decade, but some tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless...
What is the Epworth Sleepiness Scale?
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a scale that can measure daytime sleepiness based off of your total score on a questionnaire. The questionnaire is made up of eight possible situations, each of which you give a score of 0-3 based on your likelihood to fall asleep...
How is an Oral Surgeon Different Than a General Dentist?
Let’s review the similarities and differences between a general dentist and an oral surgeon. Undergraduate Studies To start, you need a four-year undergraduate degree. Few dental schools require a specific major, but many aspiring dentists major in a scientific field...
Pediatric Dental Excellence In Fargo
At Designer Smiles, we are proud of our reputation for excellence in pediatric dentistry. If you are researching pediatric dentists in Fargo, we invite you to visit us at 3525 25th St S. We Love Children! We create a pleasant dental experience for our patients at...
Sleep Apnea vs. Insomnia
There is an epidemic of poor sleep in the U.S. Long-term sleep deficits put men and women at risk of considerable health problems. If you have a chronic issue that keeps you from getting restorative sleep, don't dismiss it. Two sleep disorders that are typically...
5 Compelling Reasons To Consider Dental Sealants For Your Child
Do you have a young child? Why are dental sealants important for kids' oral health? 1. Children without sealants have almost three times more tooth decay than children with sealants. (Centers For Disease Control) 2. Sealants may be covered by your North Dakota dental...
Should You Pull a Loose Baby Tooth?
Losing baby teeth is a necessary part of a child's development. For some children, it's no big deal. A tooth feels loose. They wiggle it around with their finger for a few days. Then it falls out on its own. There is limited pain. And very little blood. Then your...
We Take The Trauma Out Of Dental Trauma
At Designer Smiles, we encounter many nervous dental patients. 'Nervous' is an understatement in some cases—especially patients who are having a dental emergency. Patients who come in with a tooth injury are already experiencing pain. If they have dental anxiety or...