Posts Tagged ‘dentists’
The Worst Food For Your Teeth Pt. 2
Protect Your Teeth From These Substances Hello, and welcome back to our blog! Here at Bitterroot Dental in Missoula we are dedicated to providing the best dental services that we can in order to help all of our neighbors maintain good oral hygiene. In our last post, we touched upon some of the foods…
Read MoreThe Worst Food For Your Teeth
Do You Know Which Foods Are Bad For Your Teeth? When it comes to taking care of your teeth, most people are well aware of the fact that certain foods are worse for overall oral health than others. As a child, almost everyone is told that sugar is bad for their teeth and that…
Read MoreOur Favorite Summer Treat Damages Teeth
When summer rolls around each year, we can finally stow away the slow cooker, along with its soups, stews, and chilis, and make room in the freezer for a few pints of ice cream. In fact, there are plenty of common foods found in summer diets across the country that are pretty unique to the…
Read More6 Summer-Worthy Dental Tips
Within a couple of weeks before and after this entry, schools will release kids young and old out into the world for days, weeks, or months of fun in the sun. In any case, summer vacation represents the perfect time for a dentist appointment and an even better time to begin (or maintain) good dental…
Read MoreBest Foods for a Healthy Smile: Part 2
Welcome back to our latest blog series. In this series, we are discussing the top foods to be eating to keep your smile bright, white, and beaming. With spring almost in session, it will be time for picnics, camping trips, and lazy days in the sun. Most people want to make sure that their bodies…
Read MoreAm I Brushing Enough?
One question our Missoula dentist gets all too often is simply “am I brushing enough?” While we typically can’t definitively say whether or not a given person is actually dedicating as much time and energy to brushing as they should, it is safe to say that most people do not. When Enough is Enough Any…
Read MoreDentist Recommended Chewing Gum?
The feud between dentists and candy predates all of us. And what is gum if not a candy that you chew far more? Clearly, dentists must loathe chewing gum above all others. For sugar-sweetened gum, it is pretty high up there on a dentist’s “least wanted” list, sugar-free gum, however, may actually come with more…
Read MoreNatural Dentistry in Moderation
Recently, there has been a growing trend to reject certain aspects of modern medicine in favor of natural remedies. While there is plenty of controversy to debate in that topic, today we’ll look at the benefits of what they preach, while cautioning some of the detriments. Walking the Natural Line Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet At…
Read MoreThe State of Soda Tax
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…
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