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.
March 23, 2017
Tips for Wearing Dentures
Wearing dentures can improve your smile, your health, and even your quality of life. These removable dental appliances can replace missing teeth, and they often make it … Read more
March 9, 2017
Types of Human Teeth and What They Do
Your teeth are essentially physiological tools whose reliable strength and precise structure allow you to eat and properly digest a variety of foods. As you … Read more
December 22, 2016
Benefits of an Electric Toothbrush
Toothbrushes have been around since 3500-3000 BC, but thankfully, they are no longer made from twigs or the bristles of wild hogs (source). These days, … Read more
October 12, 2016
Teeth Grinding Treatment
Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, is an extremely common condition that causes a person to clench and grind his or her teeth. It can … Read more
October 6, 2016
What Happens During a Teeth Cleaning?
Even after years of dental visits, you may not know exactly what happens when you sit in that reclining chair. You understand that the dental … Read more
August 26, 2016
When Do Baby Teeth Fall Out?
Does your four-year-old already have a wobbly tooth? Has your eight-year-old still not had a single visit from the tooth fairy? Parents naturally worry about … Read more
August 12, 2016
How to Care for Sensitive Teeth
During the hot summer months, you might crave a cold bowl of ice cream, a melt-in-your-mouth popsicle, or an icy snow-cone . . . Mmm! However, a frosty sweet … Read more
August 1, 2016
How to Check for Oral Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 48,330 people will receive an oral cancer diagnosis in 2016. Oral cancer can affect any part of your … Read more
July 12, 2016
Preventing Gum Recession
Gingiva is a soft tissue that surrounds your teeth and covers your jawbone. You might know it by its more common name: gums! Despite their pink … Read more
June 24, 2016
How Your Diet Affects Your Teeth
A healthy, well-balanced diet is one of the foundations of good health. Although you likely already know that the foods you eat can influence your weight, your … Read more
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