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Dental Implants: Does Your Age Matter?
Dental implants have rightly been called one of the most significant advances in dentistry: titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw to support one or more artificial teeth. Dental implants are available at Designer Smiles in Fargo. A common concern for many...
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at Designer Smiles in Fargo, it's really just an inconvenience. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That...
Why You Need A Local Fargo Urgent Care Dentist
Our practice, Designer Smiles in Fargo, offers emergency dentistry for those unexpected situations where prompt professional attention is a must. A Dentist Close to Home is Best If you live in the Fargo area, it's a good idea to be familiar with an urgent care...
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...
How Long Should You Brush?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
At Designer Smiles in Fargo patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a...