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How Does Vitamin D Influence Your Dental Health?

Sep 15, 2020 | Overall Health, Teeth

When your skin is exposed to sunlight, the body makes vitamin D. In New Hampshire, you probably get plenty of sunshine during the warmer months so your body makes an abundance of the vitamin. But when winter bears down, you are not likely to be outside as much and...

What can you do to take care of your tongue and oral health?

Aug 15, 2020 | Oral Health, Teeth

Most people are aware of how important it is for their oral health to brush and floss your teeth every day. But many people overlook taking care of their tongue. Think about it. Your tongue is a necessary part of eating, tasting, swallowing, and speaking. Did you know...

Five ways dental onlays help preserve your teeth

Jul 15, 2020 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Preventative Dentistry

Dental onlays are a restorative dentistry treatment that repairs teeth that have been damaged in specific ways. They are often considered cosmetic because they rejuvenate and refresh your smile too. But onlays can also help protect and preserve your teeth. While a...

Five tips for preserving naturally white teeth

Jun 15, 2020 | Teeth

Your dentist in North Conway, NH is one of the best places to get your teeth whitened. Due to modern advancements in dental techniques and oral care, you don’t have to walk around with yellow or stained teeth. You can schedule a brighter smile with Eastern Slope...

Ten Reasons Why the Roof of Your Mouth Could Be Swollen

May 15, 2020 | Common Conditions

A dentist refers to the roof of your mouth as the “palate.” It’s likely you don’t think about that part of your mouth very often, unless when you eat something hot and burn it. It doesn’t really require a lot of attention as a general rule. When you do notice it, it’s...

Reasons to Not Delay Dental Care

Mar 15, 2020 | Dental Health, Oral Health, Preventative Dentistry

Have you spotted a possible cavity in one of your teeth? Are your gums sore? Sometimes the temptation is to wait until it starts to bother you more before scheduling an appointment with your Mount Washington Valley, NH dentist. Delaying dental care can end with some...

Vaping and Oral Health

Feb 15, 2020 | Daily Hygiene, Gum Health, Oral Health

With the rise of health risks associated with cigarettes, many have turned to vaping as a promised or perceived healthier alternative. This has made e-cigarettes popular over the last few years. However, what many have not considered is the impact the chemicals used...

Oral Care During Cold & Flu Season

Jan 15, 2020 | Oral Health, Preventative Dentistry, Teeth

Most of your focus is on feeling better when you have a cold or the flu. It’s just as important to care for your mouth and teeth when you are sick too. Of course, it’s necessary to practice good oral hygiene all year round, but it becomes even more important when you...

When is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?

Dec 15, 2019 | Daily Hygiene, Oral Health, Teeth

Dentists often perform a tooth extraction. Most of the time, they will explore treatment options to see if they can preserve the tooth without pulling it. But there are some instances when it becomes necessary to extract a tooth. By necessary, it means it will need to...