Did you know that one of the leading causes of oral health injuries in teens is contact sports? Contact sports are extremely popular amongst young adults and remain a highly influential part of a teen’s life. Even though sports can be fun, they can lead to numerous oral health risks if you are not careful…. Read more »
Posts Tagged: tooth decay
How to Cope with Dry Mouth
As you may already be aware, quite a few issues could cause dry mouth. Common issues include being upset, nervous, or stressed. If you find that your mouth is only dry occasionally, you probably don’t need to worry–but would you be surprised to learn that having a consistently dry mouth can actually be a pretty… Read more »
Flossing: Easy to Begin, Easy to Master
Flossing is an easy chore. It doesn’t take very long to complete, and you won’t be burning many calories doing it. On top of all that, it is quite easy to master excellent flossing technique in very little time. The problem starts when we begin to slack off, and simply go through the motions, rather… Read more »
The Underlying Cause of Tooth Sensitivity Will Influence the Treatment Needed
Tooth sensitivity in , , commonly includes symptoms like pain or a sharp stinging sensation in one or more teeth when you consume hot, cold, sweet or acidic foods and beverages. Some people with tooth sensitivity also suffer from chronic tooth decay. Brushing your teeth with a toothpaste that has been specially formulated to help… Read more »
Beware the Symptoms of a Filling Going Bad
Standard fillings are intended to repair a small-to-medium-sized cavity for a long time. As time passes, normal wear and tear and the bacteria in your mouth can work to weaken the filling. In some cases, you might even be able to notice a filling is about to fall out. As a general rule of thumb,… Read more »
Allow Our Professional Dental Cleaning to Boost Your Summer Smile
At Baxter Dental in Baxter, Minnesota, our experienced team is excited to get your smile ready for summer with a professional dental cleaning and exam. Our skilled dentists, Dr. Timmons and Dr. Carlson have found that regular dental cleanings and exams are a fitting complement to daily at-home oral care when it comes to maintaining… Read more »
Maintaining Healthy Saliva Production to Help Your Smile
For a healthy, beautiful smile, you will need to do more than just keep your teeth and gums healthy. The environment in your mouth depends on the health of your oral tissues, and is provided by healthy levels of saliva production to keep your mouth functioning smoothly. This means that you will need to keep… Read more »