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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Need A Filling? We Make It Easy.
At Cedar West Family Dentistry, we recognize that going to the dentist probably isn’t everyone’s favorite activity. However, attending regular visits is imperative for smiles of all ages to ensure that they stay healthy and that we catch any issues early on. If you suspect that you or your child might have a cavity, it is important that you come in for an appointment right away so that it doesn’t get worse. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist will explain the importance of treating cavities early, and how we make the restorative process of getting a filling quick and easy.
Sensitivity To Heat And Cold Is Normal, Right?
It’s a familiar picture: you bite into some ice cream, take a drink of ice water without a straw, or sip some hot coffee and suddenly experience immense pain and discomfort radiating from your teeth and gums. Many people experience this sensation, and the feeling might linger for a while or dissipate quickly, but, either way, it still isn’t normal. While maintaining good oral hygiene can certainly help prevent this sensation, there is likely an underlying issue that you need to address. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist will talk about the causes of tooth sensitivity, and the dangers of not addressing it.
