Posts Tagged ‘general dentistry’
Alcohol & Oral Health: Cancer
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,…
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 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 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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