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Eruption Charts: Not As Scary As They Sound
Hello Fargo! Thanks for visiting the Fargo dental blog. Today we're talking about eruption charts and what they are used for. First, an eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come out, or 'erupt',...
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Baby
Today’s post is for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Carrying a precious little one can not only consume your time, but your attention as well. However, don’t forget your needs and your health during these important months. It’s important to...
Bright Purple Mouth?
Remember when Fargo adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment were mortified by their metal mouth? Thankfully, for most young men and women, those days are over. Many Fargo teens of today wear their braces proudly and make no effort to hide them. They know they...
Tooth Whitening Dentistry In Fargo
One of the easiest ways to brighten your smile is to have your teeth whitened. There are several options when it comes to tooth whitening systems. You can choose from a selection of over-the-counter tooth whitening products at your local Fargo drug store, or you can...
Are You Smiling?
Hello Fargo! Welcome to Designer Smiles, and we have been here serving the Fargo area since 1996. We are constantly striving to cater to the oral health needs of our patients, and we hope that you might be one of these patients soon! One innovative way that we keep...
Cosmetic Dentistry: Gum Contouring
If you are a regular visitor to our blog here at Designer Smiles, you have probably read many articles on cosmetic dentistry procedures. Jeff Harrie is a master of smile makeovers. Dental bonding, crowns, and porcelain veneers can take care of teeth that are chipped,...
Avoid Sports Injuries: Protect Those Teeth!
It is estimated that over 5 million teeth are knocked out yearly and a significant portion of these dental traumas occur on the playing field or court. Each dislodged tooth requires several trips to the dentist and hundreds of dollars in restoration expenses. Not to...
Do You Want To Change The Shape Of Your Gums?
Most dental patients know that cosmetic, restorative and orthodontic dentistry procedures improve your teeth. There are treatments to reshape teeth, straighten teeth, repair damaged teeth, whiten teeth, and replace missing teeth. But what about your gums? Do you...
Straight Teeth For Young Smiles And Not-So-Young Smiles
There are few dental advancements that are more valued than modern braces. Teeth straightening hardware of the past had many drawbacks. It frequently involved a whole orthodontic tool kit—full metal bands, headgear, elastics, spacers, and wires poking every which way....
Our Dental Team Takes Care Of You
At Designer Smiles, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. Today's post will focus on the duties of a dental assistant. You possibly think of the dental assistant as: "The one who suctions my mouth while the...