family dentistry

  1. Signs Of Gum Disease

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    Gum Disease is a Serious Medical Condition   According to a study released by the American Dental Association, more than 47 percent of adults in the United States over the age of thirty have mild, moderate, or severe gum disease. Furthermore, it was found in the same study that nearly two-thirds of adults over the age of 65 have moderate to severe forms of gum disease. Here at Bitterroot Dent…Read More

  2. The Causes of Halitosis Pt. 2

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    Keep Your Breath Fresh   Hello, dear reader, and welcome back to our blog! Here at Bitterroot Dental, we feel that most Missoula area residents can agree that bad breath is something that no one enjoys. Whether you are the person with bad breath or you are a person who is having to deal with someone who has bad breath, the experience is never a pleasant one. In our previous post, we went over…Read More

  3. The Causes of Halitosis

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    Don’t Let Bad Breath Affect You   Hello, and welcome back to our blog! Here at Bitterroot Dental, we strive to provide the best dental services in the Missoula area. A healthy mouth is one of the most important things in relation to a person’s overall health and, in our opinion, not enough people realize exactly how bad certain dental conditions can be if they are left untreated. One thin…Read More

  4. The Worst Food For Your Teeth Pt. 2

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    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 and beverages that are bad for people’s teeth and, in today’s post, we are going to expa…Read More

  5. The Worst Food For Your Teeth

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    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 if they eat a lot of sweets they are setting themselves up for disaster in the future. While we here at Bitterroot De…Read More

  6. Our Favorite Summer Treat Damages Teeth

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    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 warmer months. Today, we’ll give a dentist’s point-of-view on the dangers teeth face from ice cream, the …Read More

  7. 6 Summer-Worthy Dental Tips

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    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 habits at home. Our 6 Tips for Summer Break Dental Habits While the dentist may not be the first th…Read More

  8. Best Foods for a Healthy Smile: Part 2

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    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 are prepared for the extra activity they will soon be participating in and that is why they decide to c…Read More

  9. Best Foods for a Healthy Smile: Part 1

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    Spring may seem like it's still forever away, but in actuality, it’s closer than we think. With spring right around the corner, you may be dreaming of sunny afternoons, days at the pool, and lazy Sunday afternoons eating your favorite treats on a patio. Many individuals decide that they want to start a new routine to get their “summer body” prepared. This can mean anything from creating a ro…Read More

  10. Am I Brushing Enough?

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    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 dentist, in Missoula and across the country, will likely tell you the same thing: Brush twi…Read More