It’s the time of year to be thankful, so let’s take the time to be thankful for our oral health! It’s not something you realize you should be thankful for until you’ve lost it. So let us remember, this Thanksgiving, to keep brushing your teeth twice daily, and flossing once. Remember to drink plenty of… Read More »
It’s natural for a child to suck on its thumb or on a pacifier. It’s a comforting reflex for children, one that originates shortly after their first breaths of life. As the child gets older, this reflex will most likely carry through to times at nap, or any other time during which the child needs… Read More »
If you were to go into the oral care section in the supermarket, you would find an entire wall of toothbrushes. There would be different sizes and shapes; toothbrush heads with different bristle firmness. There’d be manual toothbrushes and even mechanical, battery-operated toothbrushes that hum with power and spin or vibrate the brushing head. With… Read More »
Mouthwash is used for many reasons: Freshen breath, help (in conjunction with brushing) to prevent tooth decay, reduce plaque and gingivitis, even reduce the speed at which tarter forms on the teeth. Most mouthwashes are even available without a prescription. Your dentist can advise you if your well suited to the affects of mouthwash. It… Read More »
To learn more about flossing and dental care, please contact Brian Francis, DMD a Billings Dentist. Everyone knows that flossing is important for good oral health. Flossing helps to clean the areas between the teeth and gums where a brush cannot reach. While everyone knows that they should brush their teeth at least twice a… Read More »
If you need dental implants, contact Brian Francis DMD, a Billings Dentist here to meet your dental needs. Dental implants, for those healthy enough to have them, are a wonderful option for the patient with a missing tooth or teeth. Dental implants are perfect for people who have lost a tooth or teeth because… Read More »
For Good Oral Health for Children you should visit with Dr. Brian Francis, DMD, Billings Best Dentist. To ensure good oral health for children, parents should begin brushing their child’s teeth as soon as the teeth start sprouting up out of the child’s gums. Parents can also clean an infant’s gums, prior to the sprouting… Read More »