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 […]
How To Keep Your Dentist Happy During Halloween
Halloween is often associated with cavities and dental fillings. But, for all that Halloween gets blamed for a lot of dental issues among children, there are some things you can do this upcoming Halloween to keep your kids’ teeth healthy and your dentist happy. Consider Having Sealants Applied Before Halloween Sealants are a protective coating […]
Bruxism – How To Stop Grinding Your Teeth
Occasional involuntary jaw clenching and grinding of your teeth is a normal occurrence and generally shouldn’t be a problem for you. However, it’s when you regularly grind your teeth that the condition is called bruxism, and it is an issue for your oral health. Often, when someone suffers from bruxism, they are fitted with a […]
Dentist Digest Monthly: Protecting Your Kid’s Teeth During Sports
Team sports can be an excellent addition to a growing kid’s developing, teaching life skills like teamwork, dedication, hard work, and other valuable accomplishments. Yet, there is an element of dental danger to playing sports. In popular contact sports like basketball, soccer, volleyball, and others, there is a high possibility that your child’s teeth can […]
Meth Mouth: The Effects Of Meth On Dental Health
Highly addictive drugs like methamphetamine—commonly called meth—can wreak havoc on people’s lives. Here in Billings, Montana, the effects of meth are becoming more widespread. The Billings Police Department as reported a 75% rise in meth-related violent crime, tracked from 2010 to 2017. Along with the criminal impact of meth usage, people using meth can experience […]
Dentist Digest Monthly: Can Baby Teeth Predict Autism?
Our dentists here at Bridge Creek Dental are committed to continuing their education when it comes to bringing you the latest in dental research. In pursuit of innovative research, there is a study that has found that baby teeth may be a good way to predict autism. Baby Teeth With High Lead And Low In […]