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Do Children Need Early Preventative Dental Care and Routine Dental Visits?

October 15, 2019 / Dental Exam and Cleaning

Dentists often urge adult patients to visit regularly for routine cleanings and examinations, which are important for keeping gum disease and tooth decay at bay. But what about children? Just as their parents do, children need to visit their dentist regularly as well to maintain a healthy smile. Preventative dentistry is essential for patients of […]

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Methods of Professional Teeth Whitening Available at Broadway Family Dentistry

September 15, 2019 / Teeth Whitening

Patients in the community of Boca Raton, FL that are interested in brightening their smile are often well-aware of the options available to them over-the-counter. However, these products rarely provide the results patients desire—if any at all! This is when Drs. Stanley Hirst and Bethany Jensen of Broadway Family Dentistry encourage patients to book an

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Using Nightlase Treatment as a Fix for Chronic Snoring

August 15, 2019 / Nightlase Snoring Treatment

At Broadway Family Dentistry, we offer a huge selection of general, cosmetic, and restorative dental treatments for children and adults. But many may not be aware that we also provide Minot, ND area patients with solutions for chronic snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Instead of using a CPAP machine, patients can undergo a procedure known

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Understanding the Frenectomy Procedure

July 15, 2019 / Frenectomy

There are many different types of tissues in the oral cavity that may need attention by a dentist for a healthy smile. At Broadway Family Dentistry, we deal with patients who may have concerns about their frenums. Frenums are bands of tissue that are located either on the top of the smile or the bottom.

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Commonly Misunderstood Dental Facts

June 15, 2019 / General Dentistry, preventative dentistry

There are so many untrue ideas about teeth floating around, and we don’t know where they came from. They can occur when people don’t ask questions at the dentist, and make assumptions about what’s going on instead of truly understanding. Other times these ideas can come from other people, blog articles, or even Hollywood movies

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Sedation Dentistry vs. NuCalm

May 15, 2019 / Sedation Dentistry

Some people worry about seeing the dentist so much that they put off regular appointments, or feel a rush of anxiety when they arrive at the office. You may even be one of those anxiety-ridden people! But, you shouldn’t ignore what’s going on in your mouth, even if you are a little nervous about the

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Checking for Oral Cancer

April 15, 2019 / Oral Health

Though you may think that cigarettes are no longer cool, the truth is many people still smoke. And using chewing tobacco or cigarettes on a regular basis has been linked to oral cancer. If you use tobacco products on a regular basis, we recommend that you perform an oral cancer check often at home, around

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Spring Cleaning And Teeth Whitening

March 15, 2019 / Teeth Whitening

Did you know that the first day of spring is in March? March 20th marks the official beginning of spring, and we’re already spring cleaning and sprucing up our lives. It’s never a bad time to spend a little extra time working on our goals.We may think that the practice of making goals only once

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Making Your Personal Dental Plan

February 15, 2019 / Oral Health

Maintaining excellent oral health includes more than merely brushing. To keep your mouth, teeth, and gums in top condition there are specific elements you should have as part of your personal dental plan. Knowing your personal dental needs Understanding your overall health can go a long way in helping you know what to include in

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Understanding Your Jaw Pain

January 15, 2019 / TMD Treatment

At Broadway Family Dentistry our goal is to help you live pain-free with a beautiful smile. In addition to cosmetic dental services, general dental care, and more, we also address problems associated with jaw pain. A temporomandibular disorder (also known as TMJ or TMD) is a problem associated with the muscles in the face and

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