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 11, 2023
How to Take Care of a Bonded Tooth
Was your tooth recently chipped? Do you wish you could close the gap between your teeth without braces? Have you always disliked the shape of … Read more
August 8, 2023
Benefits of Invisalign
Do you dream of a straighter smile? Whether your teeth need a total transformation or a few simple tweaks, Invisalign could be the ideal solution. … Read more
August 4, 2023
Is Invisalign Painful?
You know that Invisalign has the power to transform your smile. You know that it relies on inconspicuous aligners instead of bulky metal wires. You … Read more
August 2, 2023
How Long Does Invisalign Take?
There are so many reasons why you might be excited to use Invisalign. Perhaps you’re eager to flash your new-and-improved smile in photos. Maybe you’re … Read more
July 25, 2023
Is Invisalign Worth It?
As you might expect from a high-quality orthodontic treatment, Invisalign isn’t cheap. Dental insurance may cover a portion of the cost, but many insurance plans … Read more
June 28, 2023
How to Clean Invisalign Trays
Invisalign shifts your teeth into perfect alignment using a series of clear aligner trays. Although you’re able to remove the trays for eating, drinking, brushing, … Read more
June 6, 2023
How Does Invisalign Work?
How does Invisalign work? Because this teeth-straightening treatment relies on thin plastic aligners, you might find it a bit perplexing. How can such lightweight, inconspicuous … Read more
May 4, 2023
Are You Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard?
When you brush your teeth, you aim to leave them completely clean and free of all food debris and bacteria, right? To accomplish this, you … Read more
April 11, 2023
Are Amalgam Fillings Safe?
Although dentists often offer a few different material options for fillings when treating a cavity, two of the most common are composite and amalgam. Each … Read more
April 5, 2023
For How Long Should You Brush Your Teeth?
Do you know the “happy birthday song” trick for making sure you wash your hands long enough? It would be nice if other forms of … Read more
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