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Many dentists don’t mention tongue cleaning as part of oral care, but your tongue can harbor bad aromas that contribute to bad breath. Cleaning your tongue every day can help reduce bad breath and give you more self-confidence. Your Manhattan, KS dental team recommends cleaning your tongue right after brushing your teeth. How Should You […]

Teething is a normal part of your baby’s dental development. That doesn’t make it less stressful, though, for you or your baby. This natural process occurs as your child’s primary teeth sequentially erupt through the gums over a period of two or three years. The first are usually the two lower front teeth followed by […]

Teeth are essential players in digestion, central to our appearance, and even help us form our words properly. Enamel, the hardest substance in our bodies, provides a tough outer layer made of intricate crystal rods. And a solid foundation of bone and gum surround the teeth and hold them firmly in place. As resilient as […]

As a parent you want your child to have the best possible start in life. One of the greatest gifts you can provide them is a positive experience in dental care—especially visiting the dentist. Unfortunately, not all children are so lucky. Visiting the dentist for them is foreign and forbidding; it leaves such a negative […]

The American Dental Association says that 50% of Americans experience halitosis at one point or another. What is that? In simple words, it’s bad breath, and that’s quite a large percentage we’re looking at. If you’re one of the people in that percentile and don’t know what the reason behind it is, then keep reading. […]

For many people going to the dentist for regular check-ups and getting a clean bill of dental health is something they take for granted. When a person has good oral health and is not susceptible to cavity-causing bacteria chances are they will. This can continue from adolescence to their middle-age years. Unfortunately for some people, […]

You’ve recently learned one of your teeth needs a root canal treatment. It’s absolutely necessary: for example, if you have decay present, it will continue to go deeper within the tooth and it will spread to the roots and bone and could ultimately cause you to lose your tooth. Although you’re a little nervous, we […]

Happy summer! Do you and your family have any big summer plans this year? Whether you’ll be going up north to the lake, camping in the woods with kids, or heading out on a big road trip, it can be challenging to stay healthy while traveling. However, keeping your family’s teeth strong and healthy while […]

Broken or damaged teeth can compromise your oral health. Broken teeth may look aesthetically unappealing, but they also make your tooth more susceptible to infection and even increases the risk of tooth loss. If you break, crack or otherwise damage a tooth, be sure to visit your dentist as soon as possible for a chance […]

Approximately 97 percent of people will have at least one cavity in their lifetime. Seventy-five percent of people who are over the age of 18 have gum disease. The good news is that cavities and gum disease can be prevented with regular dental care. You will need to see your dentist biannually for a professional […]