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Have you ever wondered why visiting the dentist every six months for a dental checkup is so important? Because dentist professionals have specialized training and access to professional-grade dental instruments, they’re the only ones who can thoroughly clean your teeth and remove 100 percent of the harmful bacteria and plaque that choose to make their […]

Due to COVID-19, many dental offices, such as ours, were temporarily closed to everything but emergency dental services. This means that other appointments or procedures were canceled or postponed. But what happens if you had one of those scheduled appointments? Our dentists in Manhattan, Kansas have some recommendations. Get Your Appointment Rescheduled Just because it […]

At Bowen Family Dentistry, we do everything we can to keep the teeth and gums of our patients clean and healthy. In other words, we really stress dental health: how to get it and how to keep it. One of the best approaches is with preventive dentistry. Preventive dentistry – or preventative, as some prefer […]

We all lose teeth. It’s part of our natural physiology. But losing a baby tooth is far different than losing an adult tooth because you’re not going to get that tooth back. There are basically only two ways that you can lose an adult tooth, and that is it’s either pulled by a dentist or […]

Instead of using harsh chemicals on your teeth, think about all the natural foods that can whiten your teeth. Strawberries. Who doesn’t love these sweet fruits? Strawberries contain malic acid that can remove discoloration from your teeth. You can eat as many of these however you choose and naturally whiten your smile. Seeds and nuts. […]

Should you brush your tongue? That’s the million-dollar question. While most people think that brushing their teeth is enough, dentists say that you should also be cleaning your tongue. This is because research shows that there are more than 700 different types of bacteria in your mouth, many of which are on your tongue. This […]

In the quest for a beautiful smile, an often overlooked but very important aspect is gum health. Healthy gums are essential for a healthy mouth and may ultimately affect one’s overall health, as well. Dr. Bowen and the staff of Bowen Family Dentistry in Manhattan, KS help their patients maintain healthy gums and teeth through […]

It started out as an unconventional theory. But now, more and more scientists, physicians and dentists are seeing the connection between gum disease and potentially fatal heart attacks. What would a problem with your gums have in common with an ailing heart? Researchers began by looking at heart attack patients and deciding what physical symptoms […]

Seeing that you have a dental appointment on your calendar for today only adds to your frustration! Your schedule is packed, and the last thing you want to do is take time out of your busy day to visit the dentist for a cleaning and exam. Before you reach for the phone to cancel your […]

What is the best technique for brushing? There are a number of effective brushing techniques. Patients are advised to ask during an appointment to determine which is the best one for them, since tooth position and gum condition vary. One effective, easy-to-remember technique involves using a circular or elliptical motion to brush a couple of […]