Posts by Bitterroot Dental
Engaging Kids in Dental Care
Parents routinely struggle with teaching children proper dental habits that will translate into lifelong oral health. Your friendly, local Missoula dentist at Bitterroot Dental has some key tips and techniques that can help to engage children of all ages with their own oral health. Start Young As with any habit, the earlier you begin to…
Read MoreFluoride Myths Part 1: Drinking Water
It seems as though the only time that fluoride concerns arise, the issue it at hand is on one of two things: A city’s water supply and household toothpaste. In both instances, there are far more misconceptions abound than actual data. We’ve heard that fluoride is a poisonous and dangerous substance, which is an exaggerated…
Read MoreChoosing A Family Dentist
Searching for a dentist for the entire family can be a challenging task. There is quite a lot to consider that reaches beyond insurance acceptance. There is no reason for the process to be a hassle as long as you take the right steps toward ensuring that your next family dentist is the best fit…
Read MoreHow Gum Disease Impacts The Entire Body
It is commonly understood that gum diseases, such as gingivitis, are largely preventable, yet exceedingly inconvenient when contracted. What many people do not know about gum disease is that it can negatively impact the body as a whole, not just your mouth. The mouth functions as the gateway for that which comes into our bodies,…
Read MoreKids Love No Drill, No Shot
Drills and shots are synonymous with dental issues, for just about anything above a routine cleaning. For many children, this can take the already scary experience of going to the dentist and turn it into a lifelong aversion caused by the pain and discomfort associated with having a drill inside of their mouth. Of course,…
Read MoreTo Fill Or Not To Fill?
The fact of the matter is it can be a really challenging feat to get your children to brush their teeth, especially when they still have their baby teeth. Not only are children more interested in other things, like playing outside or watching their favorite TV show, plenty of kids are well aware that their…
Read MoreTeaching Childhood Tooth Brushing, Part 2
In Our Previous Blog we began the basic tips and knowledge every parent should arm themselves with when considering a family dentist. Here in Missoula, many families trust the pediatric dentistry experts at Bitterroot Dental, Missoula’s Top Rated Local® family dental office. After you ensure your child’s brushing resources are readily available to them, and…
Read MoreTeaching Childhood Tooth Brushing, Part 1
Just about every parent understands the importance of having their children brush their teeth, however many do not ensure that their children know the correct way to effectively brush their teeth. While many parents believe that they are teaching their children effective oral habits, the reality is that many parents were not trained properly themselves…
Read MoreAvoid Dental Local Anesthesia
It is common to hear someone returning from the dentist to complain of the facial numbness or drooping caused by the novocaine injection used to mitigate the pain during a procedure. However, novocaine has been replaced in most family dental offices with a more modern anesthetic called lidocaine. While lidocaine carries less inherent risk than…
Read MoreWelcome To Our New Dental Blog!
Welcome to the new Bitterroot Dental blog! As Missoula’s Top Rated Local® Family Dentist, we plan to use our blog to better connect with our dental patients, answer questions relating to our services, as well as provide helpful dental hygiene tips and advice. We hope to bring the same warm atmosphere of our dental office…
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