Blog
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, shift work or exhaustion.
Helping Teeth Survive Adolescence
If you are the parent of a adolescent, you may already have some concerns about your child's well-being. As young men and women progress toward complete independence, some make questionable choices when it comes to health. You may know Fargo teens that skip meals and...
Think Before You Pierce
If you live in the Fargo area and are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, this post is for you. Please consider the following: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and...
Beating Horrible Halitosis
“My neighbor’s bad breath is scaring me.” Do you live in Fargo, North Dakota or nearby? Bad breath isn’t just a problem for careful brushers in Fargo, Fargo or Fargo. Your neighbors in Fargo can spend all day brushing their teeth and still come out with bad breath....
Worried About Dental Visits In Fargo, North Dakota?
“How can I deal with anxiety about visiting the dentist for the first time?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example: pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, embarrassment about fear of the unknown. 2. Discuss these fears and concerns...
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth?
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Designer Smiles urges you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental...
A Wise Investment That Pays Off Every Day
You may not sport a sparkling 3-carat diamond on your finger or zip around town in a shiny Ferrari, but you can flash a celebrity-caliber smile. (And we think it is a much better investment than extravagant jewelry or a pricey car.) Cosmetic dentistry is an investment...
Help Me – I’m Afraid Of The Dentist!
If you are afraid of your Fargo cosmetic dentist, you are not alone. At Designer Smiles, we encounter many nervous first-time Fargo dental patients. How do we calm their fears, provide a comfortable dental environment and earn lifelong patients? 1) We carefully...
Live Better In Fargo With Dental Implants
Ill-fitting dentures can cause more problems for Fargo denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be...
Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore
Have you lost teeth? It's a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don't grow back. (And a gap-toothed smile doesn't look as cute as it did when you were in kindergarten.) If you have had teeth extracted or if your...