Keen Smiles Family Dental Blog
Thoughts on care,
comfort, and oral health
Our blog is a place to share insights, guidance, and perspective on dental care and patient experience. You’ll find thoughtful articles designed to inform, reassure, and help you make confident decisions about your oral health.
September 7, 2021
What to Do After Getting a Tooth Extracted
A tooth extraction is an extremely common procedure. Sometimes it’s used to remove an infected or broken tooth, while other times it’s necessary to make … Read more
August 5, 2021
What to Expect After Scaling and Root Planing
Over time, if you neglect your brushing and flossing routine, plaque and tartar will form on your teeth. This occurs during the early stages of … Read more
July 7, 2021
What You Need to Know About Teeth Whitening at Home
Over the years, due to a variety of factors – staining foods and drinks, certain medications, tobacco use, fluorosis, the natural aging process, etc. – … Read more
June 23, 2021
Can You Eat After a Filling?
A dental filling is one of the most common procedures in dentistry, so it’s extremely likely that you’ll require one (or several) over the course … Read more
June 3, 2021
What Causes Sensitive Teeth?
You’re biting into a crisp apple or enjoying a steaming hot cup of joe, when, suddenly – ouch. You feel a shooting pain in one or … Read more
May 5, 2021
How to Cure Bad Breath
No one wants to learn that they have bad breath. The unpleasant odor could scare away your crush, ruin your chances at an important interview, … Read more
April 26, 2021
Why Do People Grind Their Teeth?
If you’ve recently been told that you suffer from bruxism (grinding, clenching, or gnashing of the teeth), you might be perplexed. Many people with bruxism … Read more
April 9, 2021
How Is a Tooth Extracted?
Permanent teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but sometimes life has other plans. Your dentist may recommend extracting one of your teeth for a … Read more
March 25, 2021
What Is Socket Preservation?
Many parts of your mouth, including your gums and jawbone, are composed of living tissue. When a tooth is extracted, a hole (or “socket”) is … Read more
March 8, 2021
Dental Bone Grafting Recovery: Tips and Tricks
When you think of your oral health, you may focus on your teeth and gums, but don’t forget about the underlying support for your teeth: … Read more
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