When it comes to preventative dental care, engaging in good daily oral hygiene practices is essential in keeping your mouth healthy. You know the basics—teeth brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash. But you may have heard people talking about tongue scraping or brushing and are wondering if it is worth your time. In general, brushing […]
Dentist Digest Monthly: Stop Opening Bottles With Your Teeth
Healthy natural teeth perform a range of essential functions—helping with speech as well as nonverbal communication, assists in food consumption, and more. And everyone feels more confident when they can flash a bright, white, and even smile. Yet, some people insist on using their teeth to do things they shouldn’t, like opening bottles and holding […]
Dentist Digest Monthly: Is Chewing Gum Bad For Your Teeth?
During their biannual dental cleanings, many of our patients have asked about whether or not chewing gum is bad for their teeth—particularly if we found cavities. While it is easy to blame things like gum chewing for cavities, there are some instances where gum can actually protect your teeth! Whether chewing gum is good or […]
How Smoking And Tobacco Use Can Affect Dental Health
As most smokers and tobacco users know, using these products has a direct negative impact on many aspects of their health. From the risk of developing throat, mouth, or lung cancer, regular use of nicotine products can also have a significant effect on dental health. Over the years, our dentists here at Bridge Creek Dental […]
How To Care For Sensitive Teeth Through The Cold Montana Winter
Tooth sensitivity can be triggered by a number of things, from eating something hot to having tooth decay. Often, people associate tooth sensitivity and pain with cavities or other dental problems. So, when winter rolls around and their teeth hurt, some people get worried as they experience dental sensitivity. Whether you do have a dental […]
8 Dental Tips To Keep Your Smile Happy This Thanksgiving
It is finally November, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Aside from eating delicious food and spending time with family and friends, a major feature of this time of year is tons of pictures. And if there is a time you want a great smile, it’s during these photo-frenzy times. That’s why Bridge Creek […]