dentistry

  1. The State of Soda Tax

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    There are a number of controversial things appearing on local ballots across the country, but for many cities one of the big ticket items is centered around condemning sugary drinks to the same “sin tax” currently enjoyed by alcohol and tobacco. Is this so-called “soda tax” actually going to be effective, and why is it even a point of consideration? Today, our Missoula dental office will d…Read More

  2. Benefits of Digital X-Rays

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    For over 100 years, the utilization of x-rays in dental care has provided dentists and patients alike with a way to see tooth decay, bone issues, and other unseen problems from the inside. There are, however, drawbacks to the radiation necessary for this inside view; in addition, the technological limitations of printable x-ray sheets are evident in the low-quality and timely upload and download t…Read More

  3. Consider Pouring Out the Mouthwash

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    Nearly every US bathroom has the same things sitting on the sink each morning. It is common to expect toothpaste, toothbrushes, and, of course, mouthwash. Of all oral health care products, perhaps the most heavily marketed of the bunch is this last one. While we do see advertisements for toothpaste, it is far more common to see the litany of mouthwash ads that run nearly all the time. Listerine, f…Read More

  4. Alcohol & Oral Health: Cancer

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    It is no secret that alcohol, especially in excess, is unhealthy. Many people (correctly) associate alcohol consumption with liver damage, some still point to reduced healing times and brain damage, yet very few understand the emerging link that is being identified between alcohol excess and oral cancer. Why might alcohol, in contrast with other drinks, cause havoc in your oral health? Understandi…Read More

  5. Toothpaste: How Much is Too Much?

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    We all know how to brush our teeth, right? For most people, proper brushing was taught to them by their parents, which was taught by their parents, and so on. Yet, the truth is not quite that spot on. In Missoula alone, we have found that many adults, when asked by our dentist, cannot agree upon the actual amount of toothpaste recommended for usage. After all, we all know how to brush our teeth, s…Read More

  6. Fluoride Myths Part 2: Rinsing

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    As we’ve briefly explored in our previous blog, Fluoride Myths Part 1: Drinking Water, the integration of trace amounts of fluoride can have tremendous benefits for overall dental health. T fluoridation of our drinking water supplies has had a dramatic impact on our dental health, it is not the only myth abound regarding fluoride. Another major fluoride myth is centered around rinsing after brus…Read More

  7. Teaching Childhood Tooth Brushing, Part 2

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    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 prepare yourself for monitoring and…Read More

  8. Teaching Childhood Tooth Brushing, Part 1

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    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 as children, and could actually pass on less-…Read More

  9. Welcome To Our New Dental Blog!

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    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 to our blog, so feel free to ask questions or leave a comment in the blog …Read More