Oral Health Archives - Dentist in Minot, ND

Brighter Smiles Start Here: Your Guide to Professional Teeth Whitening

December 1, 2025 / Oral Health

A confident smile can make a lasting first impression, and teeth whitening is one of the simplest ways to enhance it. At our dental office, we offer safe, effective whitening options designed to lift stains caused by coffee, tea, wine, and everyday wear. Unlike over-the-counter products, professional whitening provides controlled, noticeable results while minimizing tooth […]

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Replacing teeth with Implants

November 1, 2025 / Oral Health

Patients may be missing teeth for a variety of reasons. They may have lost a tooth prematurely due to pain from cavity or cracked tooth. They may have lost bone around it due to periodontal disease, or they may have been congenitally missing the tooth (it never grew or developed). Implants are a great option

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Mouthguards – Use them

August 7, 2025 / Oral Health

Mouthguards – Help protect your teeth! Fall sports seasons are gearing up as August means back to school. Wearing a mouthguard, especially one custom-made to the athlete’s teeth, provides protection against major trauma to the teeth and surrounding bone by distributing the forces more evenly. When athletes have braces on their teeth, over-the-counter mouthguards can

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“Just a cleaning”

January 2, 2025 / Oral Health

Although many of us have uttered the phrase “just a cleaning,” it isn’t very accurate. At our office every hygiene visit whether you have a healthy mouth or active gum disease, we use several screening tools to get a pulse on the health of the rest of your body. The current research continues to explore

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Proper nutrition and your dental health

October 15, 2022 / Oral Health

Proper nutrition and dental health go hand-in-hand. Eating a balanced diet and properly brushing your teeth regularly can help prevent issues such as cavities and gum disease from developing while also giving you the energy you need to live a healthy, active lifestyle. At Broadway Family Dentistry, we work routinely with patients to help them

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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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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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Don’t Just Start the Schoolyear Right; Keep the Pace for Healthy Smiles!

September 15, 2017 / Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry

Students and parents – as well as teachers and others who work with kids – all tend to hope for one thing at this time of year: to start the school year right. Students think about making new friends and making memories with old ones. Parents think about their students making the “right” friends, and

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Stress could be hurting your dental health

June 15, 2017 / Oral Health

Stress can lead to a variety of health challenges like heart, stomach, or psychological issues. But did you know that stress can also cause dental problems? Bruxism is a condition characterized by grinding, clenching, and gritting the teeth. It causes headaches, earaches, jaw pain, tooth loss, and enamel erosion. Studies show that 70% of bruxism

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The Importance of Flossing

April 15, 2017 / Oral Health

We all know that brushing is important, but don’t forget about flossing! It’s just as important AND it takes less time, yet many Americans choose to skip it. If you consider yourself to be one of those less diligent flossers, consider that flossing (together with daily brushing) is integral to preventing tooth loss, cavities, and

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