As we embark on the iconic fall foliage season here in New England, we’re excited to celebrate all things autumn; however, for those of you who count the days until Dunkin’ releases its pumpkin spice coffees, please give this a read before you take that first sip…
(more…)Shannon Arndt DMD
Concord's Friendliest Dentist
As summer starts to wind down, parents everywhere are gearing up for the start of the school year and all that it entails, including the return to packing school snacks and lunches. To help out, we’ve compiled a list of healthier, tooth-friendly snacks to keep your kids smiling this year.
Check out the list, along with some fun recipes if you’re feeling inspired…
(more…)It’s starting to feel like summer, most kids are out of school, and that means lots of changes to our daily habits! Summer vacation has lots of upsides, but there are also lots of things that can impact your dental health
(more…)Did you know that around half of New Hampshire households have water provided by private wells? In this post, we’re going to focus on how well water can impact your oral health.
(more…)Tooth brushing is an important lifelong habit, and good dental care starts young! Check out some of our tips to make sure your child builds healthy dental habits.
(more…)While a lot of dental work focuses on repair to the teeth, sometimes teeth need to be removed (or teeth are congenitally missing). When we think of dentures, we tend to imagine a full set of fake teeth at the side of grandma’s bed. But the fact is, dentures come in many forms, and the term is often used for any false tooth. Read on to learn more about different types of dentures:
(more…)In our last blog post, we discussed how sleep disorders can affect dental health. Some sleep issues are related to habits like tooth grinding or snoring. But there are lots of other habits or conditions that can affect oral health. Learn more about some things that you might not realize can affect the health of your teeth.
(more…)In our last blog post, we discussed how dental health can affect your overall health. But did you know that there are lots of sleeping conditions and sleeping habits that can affect your teeth, too? Read on to learn more about four things that can affect your dental health.
(more…)We often think of oral health and overall health as separate, but of course, our mouths are part of our bodies. Oral health is just one part of overall health, and even though you tend to go to a dentist for your teeth and a doctor for other health matters, your oral health can have lots of impacts on the rest of your body.
(more…)Even for the most committed, flossing can sometimes feel like a chore—and if you don’t do it regularly, restarting the habit can be not just difficult, but painful. At the same time, we all know how important flossing is to overall dental health. Even if you brush after every meal, tiny particles of food can hide between your teeth and under your gumline. Over time, those particles form plaque, and can cause damage to your gums and your enamel.
But don’t lose hope! Anyone can build a flossing habit that would make their hygienist proud. Read on for tips and suggestions on how to make flossing a part of your daily routine.
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