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.
May 18, 2022
What Foods Stain Teeth?
Did you know that enamel – the thin outer covering of teeth – is naturally white, though the hue varies from person to person? However, … Read more
May 17, 2022
What Causes Gingivitis?
Have your gums been looking a little swollen and red? Do they ever bleed while you’re flossing? Do you find it hard to remember the … Read more
May 10, 2022
When Should You Floss?
Flossing your teeth is an incredibly simple task: you just guide a piece of dental floss between your teeth, slide it along the curves of … Read more
April 25, 2022
An Updated Letter from Keen Smiles Family Dental About COVID-19 to Patients
Dear Patients, We no longer require mobile check-in, so patients are welcome to enter the office upon arrival. We also no longer require masks to … Read more
April 22, 2022
When Do Wisdom Teeth Come In?
Did you know that 80 percent of people with wisdom teeth end up having them removed by the age of 70? It might seem kind … Read more
March 24, 2022
Why Are My Teeth Sensitive?
Do your teeth sometimes hurt when you drink coffee? Do you ever avoid brushing your teeth because it makes you wince? Have you ever said … Read more
February 24, 2022
Reviewing the Tooth Extraction Healing Stages
Do you need to have a tooth extracted? Perhaps your wisdom teeth are poised to cause issues, or maybe one of your teeth is damaged … Read more
February 24, 2022
How to Prevent Gum Disease
It’s important to keep in mind that dental care isn’t just about taking care of your teeth; it’s also about taking care of your gums. If … Read more
January 19, 2022
What Happens During the Dental Implant Process?
Have you lost a tooth? Although we sometimes call them “permanent teeth,” it’s an unfortunate reality that sometimes our teeth don’t last a lifetime. When … Read more
January 5, 2022
Difference Between Amalgam and Composite Fillings
When your dentist determines that you have a cavity, you know what comes next: a filling. Decades ago, there wasn’t any question about what type … Read more
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