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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.

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April 14, 2020

What Is a Dental Discount Plan?

Most people would prefer not to pay full price for dental services. However, many people are unaware that any option exists beyond dental insurance. If your … Read more

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April 6, 2020

Why Choose a Private Dental Practice?

Have you noticed any corporate dentistry chains popping up around your town? This form of dental practice has experienced a rapid growth in recent years, … Read more

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March 20, 2020

What Is Periodontal Disease?

When people talk about oral health, they often focus on the teeth: brushing to prevent tooth decay, flossing to remove debris from between teeth, avoiding … Read more

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March 10, 2020

What Is a Waterpik?

Have you ever vacuumed a floor or cleaned a countertop that seemed spotless only to be shocked by the amount of dirt and grime you … Read more

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February 19, 2020

Invisalign vs. Smile Direct Club

Have you ever felt self-conscious about your crooked teeth? Not only can your smile impact your personal confidence, but also it can affect your relationships … Read more

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February 7, 2020

What to Expect from Mini Implant Dentures

Are you worried that your dentures won’t stay in place? You might be interested in mini implants. About half the width of a full-size dental … Read more

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January 27, 2020

Common Denture Problems

Have you been struggling with your new dentures? Are you uncomfortable eating with them? Have they created sores in your mouth? Do they no longer … Read more

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December 10, 2019

How to Care for Dentures

Modern dentures are incredibly impressive. Highly detailed and natural in appearance and extremely comfortable to wear, your dentures might even fool you from time to … Read more

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December 6, 2019

Immediate Dentures 101

Has your dentist advised that you have all of your upper or lower teeth removed? Don’t worry – you can still walk out of your … Read more

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November 20, 2019

Denture Adjustments and Relines

Brand-new dentures should fit properly and feel perfectly comfortable once they’ve been adjusted. However, as the tissues in your mouth inevitably change over time, your … Read more

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