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.
August 13, 2018
The Benefits of Smiling
When was the last time you smiled? When you’re dealing with everyday stressors like work, relationships, and finances, remembering to smile may be the last … Read more
August 13, 2018
What Causes Bruxism?
Bruxism, more commonly known as teeth grinding, is more than just an annoyance to your bedfellow. Grinding your teeth night after night can lead to … Read more
August 13, 2018
What to Do If You Chip a Tooth
Your teeth are tough, but they aren’t invincible. Do you know what to do if you chip a tooth? Whether you are using your teeth … Read more
July 3, 2018
Causes of Oral Cancer
Oral cancer can affect any part of the mouth. It can begin as a sore on your lips, your tongue, your gums, the inside of … Read more
June 27, 2018
How to Fix a Tooth Gap
A tooth gap (diastema) can develop for a variety of reasons, from undersized teeth to a mismatch between the size of the teeth and jawbone. … Read more
June 7, 2018
Benefits of Dentures
It’s tough to find things to smile about when you’re dealing with dental imperfections like missing teeth. Missing teeth aren’t just cosmetically frustrating – they … Read more
May 15, 2018
How to Floss with Braces
Braces can disrupt your smile, irritate your lips and tongue, and make it difficult to eat. But for all the headaches involved with braces, the … Read more
April 12, 2018
What to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Many people have their wisdom teeth removed at one time or another. This news is often followed by some amount of anxiety. Will the surgery … Read more
March 16, 2018
Dental Anxiety Tips
If you dread visiting the dentist, you aren’t alone. Many people find the thought of settling into a dentist’s chair deeply unsettling. However, foregoing dental … Read more
March 8, 2018
Causes of Bad Breath
Bad breath, morning breath, dragon breath, or halitosis – however you refer to it, dealing with a bad smell coming from your mouth can be … Read more
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