Keeping Your Mouth And Body Healthy

We recognize that now is a time when many people are beginning to worry for their overall health and wellbeing. However, it is important at this time especially to remember that your oral health is indicative of your overall health. While it may sound strange, your oral and dental health can actually point to underlying health issues, or aggravate or- in some cases- even cause those health issues. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist will explain the importance of keeping your mouth healthy, avoiding further health issues that could affect your whole body.

 

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3 Female Dentists You Should Know About

It’s March, which also means that it’s National Women’s History Month! In honor of this month, we at Cedar West Family Dentistry thought it would be a great time to share the stories of three trailblazing female dentists who made history for successfully going where women had not been allowed before. So, in today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist will share some facts about three women who changed the course of dentistry.

 

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Is Tongue Scraping A Good Idea?

Dental hygiene products are constantly evolving in an effort to improve everyone’s oral health. When new products become popular, you may wonder if it would benefit your health to add them to your routine. In the case of cleaning your tongue, you have likely heard that it is a good idea, and there are even rubber tongue cleaners attached to the heads of some toothbrushes. However, there is a different product on the market used to clean your tongue that you may have heard about: a tongue scraper. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist will share information about how a tongue scraper can potentially improve your oral health so that you can decide if it would be a good addition to your routine.

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Caring For Your Child’s Dental Health

National Children’s Dental Health Month is celebrated in the United States each February. However, even though the month is almost over, it is always important to be thinking about your child’s dental health, as dental health and development is a central part of their overall health and development. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, family dentist will share some ways that you can keep your child’s teeth healthy at home, as well as the importance of bringing your child to a dental checkup every six months.

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Better Brushing Tips

As children, we are taught how to brush our teeth, but we rarely significantly change our habits as we age. Brushing being a habit is a good thing for your dental health, but there are always going to be ways to improve your teeth brushing skills. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist will share some tips that can help people of all ages brush to keep their teeth healthy between checkups and cleanings.

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How To Care For Your Smile When You’re Sick

In the winter, the common cold and the flu are out in full swing, ready to make most people feel at least a little sick before the season ends. At Cedar West Family Dentistry, we know that when we (or our kids) get sick, thoughts about dental hygiene can completely vanish from our mind- but they shouldn’t. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist will share some advice on how to easily take care of your smile when you’re not feeling well.

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Need A Valentine’s Day Smile Makeover?

When you are planning where to go and what to wear this Valentine’s Day, don’t forget about that important confidence-booster: your smile! At Cedar West Family Dentistry, we think you deserve to love your smile, and we encourage you to come to us if you don’t. Whether your concerns are with missing teeth, chips, or a cosmetic issue like minor cracks or stains, we have the solutions for you. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist will tell about the procedures we offer to help you reach all of your smile goals and achieve a total smile makeover.

 

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