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Why Immune System Support is Critical
This message from Designer Smiles in Fargo is about your immune system and dental health. A strong immune system is necessary for good health and well-being. With the coronavirus global health crisis, its never been more critical. What is the immune system? Our body...
What’s The Latest With Veneers?
One of the breakthroughs in cosmetic dentistry is prepless veneers. Though thousands of smile restoration patients who have received traditional veneers are happy with the results, some dental patients have delayed this procedure because they do not want to sacrifice...
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?
Do you suffer from severe headaches? Have you tried meds, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, food allergies, spine alignment, or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or...
Mini Implants May Be Right For You
I'm Dr. Jeff of Designer Smiles in Fargo. Today's topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called "immediate implants". Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Fargo area to improve...
When Mommy Is Scared Of The Dentist
If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider oral conscious sedation. First off, oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At Designer Smiles, we have been providing sedation since 1996. We offer different levels of...
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...