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.
February 28, 2018
How to Teach Good Oral Hygiene
Think back to when you were a kid. Did you like brushing and flossing, or did it seem like a chore? How you felt about … Read more
February 13, 2018
When to Take a Baby to the Dentist
As a parent, you inevitably have a lot on your mind. Keeping a baby happy and healthy isn’t easy, and trying to tick all the … Read more
January 26, 2018
Do I Really Need to Go to the Dentist?
Let’s be honest: Few people really enjoy going to the dentist. Unless you know you’re going to get a gold star for your oral hygiene, … Read more
January 18, 2018
Dental Insurance Versus Health Insurance
Does pondering the matter of dental insurance versus health insurance leave you feeling confused? You’re not alone. Insurance is a complicated thing, and the diverse … Read more
January 18, 2018
Questions to Ask Your Dentist
People are often advised that the only stupid question is the one that doesn’t get asked. When it comes to questions to ask your dentist, … Read more
January 18, 2018
How to Care for a Tooth During a Dental Emergency
Do you know how to care for a tooth during a dental emergency? Depending on the emergency, dental pain can be serious. If ignored, you … Read more
January 18, 2018
How a Dental Crown Works
So you’ve gotten the news that you need a dental crown. You probably have a few questions running through your head, and it’s normal to … Read more
January 11, 2018
Dental Bonding 101
A chipped or crooked tooth might not cause physical health issues, but feeling embarrassed to smile can affect your self-esteem and confidence. Fortunately, dental bonding … Read more
December 12, 2017
The Impact of Fluoride in Water
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention assembled a list of the 10 greatest public health achievements in the United States in the 20th … Read more
November 6, 2017
When to Get a Root Canal
Even if you haven’t had a root canal yourself, you’ve probably heard the myths and horror stories. But don’t get lost in the hysteria. Root … Read more
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