Tips for Parents: Brushing
Let’s be real… It is HARD to get kids to brush their teeth! Children generally do not consider brushing enjoyable, or even a priority. They would rather be watching cartoons, playing outside, playing with toys… Below are tips that will help you to incorporate regular toothbrushing into your young child’s life. 1. Have a proper introduction […]
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Dental X-Rays and Radiation Exposure
Once a year, your friendly dental hygienist cheerfully exclaims that it is time to update your x-rays. Yayyy, you think……Ok, probably not. We know that these x-rays take extra time out of your appointment, they are generally uncomfortable, and yes, they expose you to a small dose of radiation. However, they are of a great benefit […]
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My Favorite Dental Products
Here is your glimpse inside my medicine cabinet. I’ve compiled a list of my favorite at-home dental products for your enjoyment. I know it can be hard to choose the right products when the aisle at the store seems endless, but keep in mind that what works for me may not be right for you. […]
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Laser Treatment: Cold Sores & Canker Sores
Chances are, you or someone you know suffers from oral cold sores or canker sores. An estimated 57% of the population suffers from “cold sores,” (AKA oral herpes simplex), while an estimated 10% of the population has “canker sores.” Today I want to discuss how these painful and stubborn mouth sores can be treated by us with our […]
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Tooth Whitening FAQ
Who doesn’t want a white, bright smile? Since tooth whitening has become so popular, I wanted to share some important information on who should bleach, how and when to do it, what to expect, and different products that can be incorporated into your whitening protocol Contraindications to Whitening Being too young. “Young” teeth have larger nerve […]
Continue Reading...What is a Root Canal?
It’s always difficult for me to tell a patient they need a root canal, because I always anticipate them to cringe. For whatever reason, root canals have a bad reputation, but they are truly a comfortable procedure. In addition, they have little to no recovery time, and they save a tooth!! Why may your tooth […]
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Zoo Trip & My (Failed) Photography Mission
I spent yesterday at the zoo, and of course, one of my main objectives was to get an amazing picture of an animal’s teeth to share on my new Blog. I spent 10 minutes with my camera up to a window, trying to get a pic of this beaver’s teeth. In addition to about 10 pictures […]
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Fun Dental Facts
We are so excited to launch the Northstar Family Dental blog! To start, I wanted to share some fun, interesting, and strange dental facts with you. At Northstar, we are all self-proclaimed “dental nerds”… I hope to invoke a love of dentistry in all of you, at least for the next couple minutes!! A lot […]
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