Keen Smiles Family Dental Blog
General Dentistry
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
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
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
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