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Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. Here in Fargo, North Dakota we have a lot of fun ways to refer to our teeth. And while you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Making time in your busy...
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
For those of you in the Fargo area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Designer Smiles is here for you. Dr. Jeff Harrie has been treating this common problem since 1996. The first line of defense against tooth...
Ready To Smile Again?
Most Fargo residents have plenty of things to smile about. However, there are some Fargo and Fargo folks who avoid smiling at all costs. Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of...
The Most Important Procedure For Smile Makeover Patients
Hello, I'm Dr. Dennis Hetland of Designer Smiles in Fargo. If you want to improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry, I invite you to visit me for an exam and consultation. I believe that the initial consultation is the most important procedure of a smile makeover....
Full Mouth Reconstruction In Fargo
West Fargo dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the Casselton area.
Have Your Dessert, Fargo!
Your Fargo dentist knows that it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats, but he or she will tell you that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles from your mouth as well as neutralize the acids that cause plaque.
The Challenge Of Oral Hygiene For Orthodontic Patients
Hello, I'm Dennis Hetland of Designer Smiles. Today's post is for orthodontic patients. There is no doubt about it - it is harder to keep your teeth clean if you wear braces. It's unfortunate (and ironic) when brace wearers develop tooth decay and weaken their teeth...
5 Smile Makeover Questions For Fargo Smiles
If you are considering a multi-procedure smile makeover or extensive restorative dental work, here are four considerations: All At Once Or Over Time? At Designer Smiles, our Fargo smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It...
Express Your Personality With A Smile Makeover
What makes up a perfect smile? White teeth? Straight teeth? Teeth with pleasing proportions relative to one another? A stunning smile is more than the sum of its parts. At Designer Smiles, we believe that your perfect smile also contains another element - your unique...
Using Nature As Our Guide At Designer Smiles In Fargo
Dennis Hetland at Designer Smiles performs complete smile re-designs that turn ordinary teeth (or even teeth with significant problems) into sensational smiles. If you have been considering a smile makeover, you probably want to ascertain if you will still look like...