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.
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
