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.
July 18, 2019
How to Fix a Cracked Tooth
Did you know that your teeth are the hardest part of your body? Even harder than your bones! Yet despite the strength of the calcified … Read more
July 11, 2019
Health Benefits of Straight Teeth
There’s no substitute for a confident smile. While straight teeth offer obvious aesthetic benefits, there are also several health benefits of straight teeth. From improving … Read more
June 7, 2019
Tooth Filling Procedure
Fillings are incredibly common restorative procedures. Most of us have experienced at least one tooth filling procedure, but very few of us understand what’s happening … Read more
May 31, 2019
The Importance of Tooth Enamel
Did you know that your teeth are composed of several substances, including enamel, dentin, pulp, the root canal, nerves, and blood vessels? It’s a common … Read more
May 6, 2019
The Root Canal Recovery Process
Though they have a bad reputation, root canals are actually very common procedures that help save teeth and often eliminate dental pain. Due to modern technology and … Read more
April 29, 2019
Sleep Apnea Signs and Symptoms
Though it sometimes seems like sleep is an absent part of each day, those inactive hours of suspended consciousness actually play a huge role in … Read more
Difference Between Crowns and Veneers
It can be difficult to maintain the set of teeth you’re born with throughout your entire life. Due to neglect, unfortunate accidents, or old age, … Read more
March 12, 2019
Types of Floss
Perhaps you floss every day (we hope you do!), or perhaps you don’t. If you’re in the second camp, do you know what’s holding you … Read more
February 18, 2019
Why Do My Gums Hurt?
We’ll admit that flossing isn’t exactly fun. But if you’re dealing with bleeding or tender gums, you most likely dread flossing. Do you find yourself … Read more
February 14, 2019
How to Brush a Baby’s Teeth
Catching a glimpse of a white tooth making its way through your baby’s gums is an exciting moment as a parent. While your baby might … Read more
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