Posts by Bitterroot Dental
Missoula Dentist Advice: Teeth Whitening
Everyone wants the highly desirable pearly white teeth. Not only will you generally look better in pictures, you’ll also feel a swell of confidence each time you bless people with the vision of your dazzling smile. So how should you pursue the soon-to-be-reality of a perfectly white smile? There’s a whole host of ways to…
Read MoreMissoula Dentist Advice: All About Bruxism- Part 2
Bruxism or teeth grinding is something that seems harmless at first but really isn’t. If you only do it every once in a while in your sleep, your teeth are probably safe. But if you’re doing it often enough to crack the plastic of your retainer, you’re probably in need of a night guard. If…
Read MoreMissoula Dentist Advice: All About Bruxism
What is bruxism? It’s grinding, gnashing and clenching your teeth. There’s two kinds of bruxism: awake bruxism and a sleep bruxism. You may not think your jaws are very powerful, but think of the comparison of how hard it is for a human to bite through a finger: that it’s like biting through a carrot.…
Read MoreDental Hygiene: Why Does My Breath Always Stink (Part Two)?
Fascinated by why your breath stinks? Mostly it’s bacteria, but it’s a slew of things that attribute to that bacteria building up and turning your mouth into a petri dish that renders your breath smelling like a volcano, aka sulfur and decay. So what exactly contributes to bad breath destroying your mouth’s delicate equilibrium? In…
Read MoreDentist Hygiene: Why Does My Breath Always Stink?
Morning breath is one thing, but consistently stinky breath can put a damper on your day. Meeting the big executive soon and worried about that consistently bad breath? Perhaps your recent date didn’t find your breath as attractive as the rest of you. Don’t fret, fixing chronic bad breath comes down to understanding what the…
Read MoreWhat Does a Laser Dentist Offer?
Bitterroot Dental now offers laser dentist services to the people of Missoula. Why would Bitterroot make this revolutionary innovation apart from their general dentistry services? Because it’s super effective and extremely precise, and it’ll make your dental procedure easier and less painful in the aftermath. Because of the finesse required, here at Bitterroot Dental, we…
Read MoreDentist Hygiene: Do Natural Toothpastes Do The Job
Recently, everyone has started looking for natural substitutes to the products they’ve used for years. Strangely, baking soda hasn’t gained sudden popularity, but things like almond butter and the like. Perhaps it’s because there’s something savory about all natural superiority, but does any of it really work? We can’t speak to the effectiveness of almond…
Read MoreDentist Hygiene: Are Electric Toothbrushes Worth The Hype?
Since the birth of the electric toothbrush, there has been speculation about the merits of the device. From a singing toothbrush to a refillable brushed metal toothbrush, the varieties have spanned the gamut. To most people, all toothbrushes are created equal, but this isn’t true. As much as one toothbrush may claim that dentists prefer…
Read MoreDentist Hygiene: What Not To Do When Brushing Your Teeth
Brushing is a key component when considering your dental health. Any dentist will tell you that it’s essential to your continued health, and yet they may not mention some of the trickier parts of the technique. Unfortunately, it can at times be a little more complicated than running a brush around your mouth. Below are…
Read MoreBottled Water Will Increase Your Dentist Bill
No one really thinks about bottled water before they buy it. Maybe you ponder your need for immediate clean water. Maybe you shake your head when looking at the price of a plastic bottle in the 7-11 down the street. Maybe you think about getting a water bottle holder for your bike. What you don’t…
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