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8 Things You Should Know About Your Baby’s Teeth
Life is hectic for new moms and dads and some function on very little sleep for several months. At Designer Smiles, we don’t want the first year to fly by in a blur without parents giving a thought to their baby’s teeth. Unfortunately "out of sight, out of mind" is...
Fargo Dental Patients, Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
The common household toothbrush. Every Fargo home has at least one, and hopefully all Fargo residents are brushing their teeth after each meal. While cosmetic dentistry and a complete smile makeover seem to be all the rage these days, daily brushing is still the most...
Dental Sealant Q & A
Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles are particularly difficult to remove. Most Fargo pediatric...
Why Do Fargo Dentists Like Potatoes?
The reason dentists like potatoes is because they are so “filling” ba-dum ching. Lame joke, I know. But seriously, the wiser our patients in Fargo and Fargo are about what they eat, the easier it will be to care for their dear old teeth....
Which Tooth Whitener Works Best In Fargo?
What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use in Fargo? There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available in Fargo. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget; you need to understand the...
Not Happy With Your Gums? Ask About Contouring In Fargo
Some Fargo and Fargo dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums...
Fargo’s Noteworthy Dental Experience
When Dr. Jeff Harrie walks into the room, you usually feel the atmosphere kick up a notch. Here at Designer Smiles we see patients for anything from fillings to TruDenta headache relief to cleaning requests. Having your teeth cleaned can be just as vital as addressing...
7 Ways To Fix A Tooth
In a perfect world, each of your precious teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most North Dakota men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by dental caries,...
Why Is Dry Mouth Dangerous For Fargo Dental Patients?
Hello, welcome to the Designer Smiles blog. Today we are going to talk about Dry Mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually impact oral health. Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a more common issue among older Fargo adults, however, people of...
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
Hi, I'm Dr. Jeff Harrie of Designer Smiles. Today's post focuses on an interesting article that appeared recently on Science Daily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care...