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Oral Care Tips

Quality oral care should begin when a child is very young (it’s good practice to scrub a baby’s gums even before teeth have sprouted, as bacteria can still accumulate on the gums).  Remember that it’s important for your child to get regular checkups, twice yearly.  Bring them for regular checkups with you.  A child that’s… Read More »

Cracked Tooth Treatment Billings MT

Consider these symptoms of tooth pain. You bite down and there’s a searing pain in your tooth that radiates into your jaw. The pain is intense and doesn’t seem to be localized to any particular area. It hurts to chew or to bite, however, when you stop chewing or biting, the pain is instantly gone. … Read More »

Fluoride Is A Natural Cavity Fighter

Fluoride is a natural cavity fighter.  It helps resist cavities by helping the enamel to be more resistant to acids, and acids cause tooth decay.  Most dentists recommend some type of fluoride toothpaste for both adults and children (although a child who is under the age of three, or a child who is unable to… Read More »

Billings Best Dentist Talks About Snacking & Oral Health

When we think of food that is bad for our oral health, we often think of sweets and candies. It’s true, excess sugars do contribute to poor oral health. But did you know that many other foods, if eaten too frequently or at inappropriate times, can be detrimental to our oral health. The oral health… Read More »

Billings Best Dentist Talks About Dry Mouth

According to Billing Best Dentist, saliva is important; it washes away food and bacteria from our teeth and gums. Without saliva our mouths develop cavities quickly, and, also, if left unchecked for a period of time, could result in periodontal disease. Obviously dry mouth is common, nerves or exercise, even dry air can have our… Read More »

Billings Dentist Talks Baseball and Mouth Guards

It’s the start of baseball and softball season. These games, which are still touted to be one of America’s favorite pastimes, are responsible for numerous dental emergencies every year. That doesn’t mean you are your children should not participate in this sport, it just means you should take some caution. It’s not the only sport… Read More »

Best Toothbrushes

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 »

Teeth Whitening Billings MT

A white smile is important to most everyone. Regular tooth brushings and flossing are vital to a healthy, fresh, white set of teeth, but other factors can have influence on the color of teeth. The food and drink we partake in every day can have a major influence on the color of our teeth. Tea,… Read More »

Teeth Cleaning

Some types of bacteria that grow in the mouth can only be removed by a professional teeth cleaning. A toothbrush and floss, which are great tools for cleaning your teeth twice per day, wont remove all bacteria. Bacteria in the mouth can cause disease such as gingivitis, plaque buildup, calculus or tartar, or periodontal disease.… Read More »

Bacteria That Lives In Your Mouth

If you are experiencing Bacteria That Lives In Your Mouth or are having any dental issues, contact a Billings Dentist! Everyone has bacteria that live in their mouths.  Some bacteria that live in the human body are beneficial or harmless, but some bacteria can cause disease.  Bad bacteria in the mouth can cause cavities and… Read More »