You probably think you know how to take care of your teeth: brush twice a day and floss regularly, right? That’s certainly a good start, but there’s actually a lot more to keeping your teeth healthy. Follow these guidelines for better dental health.
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The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice a day for a full two minutes, thoroughly cleaning all surfaces of the teeth. It sounds easy, but it can be difficult to stick to that guideline, and inadequate or irregular brushing can lead to plaque buildup, tooth decay, and periodontal disease.
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If you’ve ever needed to have mouth impressions taken for a mouth guard, night guard, retainer, or for teeth whitening purposes, you may be familiar with the messy, gooey, bad-tasting substance that dentists used to take models of your teeth and mouth.
That icky, uncomfortable process is now a thing of the past! Blue Back Dental now uses digital scanning to measure your mouth and create a model, all from the comfort of our own practice.
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Blue Back Dental is pleased to announce that we’re holding our annual Halloween Candy Buy Back from November 2-9 (excluding November 4 when we’re closed).
(more…)When you’re looking to improve your smile, Blue Back Dental offers many different cosmetic services, including adult orthodontic options such as Invisalign®.
If you’re thinking about using Invisalign to straighten your teeth, here are some answers to common questions you may have.
(more…)If you’re an adult with crooked or crowded teeth, you can have the smile you want with the help of adult braces.
Maybe you had braces as a child but your teeth have shifted over the years, or maybe alignment issues were never addressed when you were younger.
(more…)If you’re an adult with crooked or crowded teeth, you can have the smile you want with the help of adult braces.
Maybe you had braces as a child but your teeth have shifted over the years, or maybe alignment issues were never addressed when you were younger.
(more…)Invisalign® is the first and the most effective clear aligner therapy – a comfortable, removable and nearly invisible alternative to braces for straightening teeth. Each plastic aligner is worn 20 hours a day for 1 week at a time to gradually push your teeth into the proper position.
(more…)If you want whiter teeth, you have many options. For subtle results, you can use whitening toothpaste or over-the-counter whitening treatments.
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Did you notice something new during your last visit? We have a new toy at the office—a tiny, pen sized camera called an “intraoral camera” that lets the doctors peer inside your mouth and show you everything—live—on the operatory screen above your bed.
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