The 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…

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Our 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…

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6 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…

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Am 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…

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Choosing 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…

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How 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,…

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Kids 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,…

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