Keen Smiles Family Dental Blog
General Dentistry
January 11, 2016
Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
You’ve likely heard your dentist and hygienist—maybe even your mother!—remind you more than once to floss your teeth daily. And they’re right! We know that ... Read more
December 8, 2015
Teeth Straightening Options
Very few people are born with perfectly straight teeth. However, most people choose to straighten their crooked smiles with a little help from their dentist ... Read more
November 20, 2015
How to Care for your Child’s Teeth
To keep your young one as healthy as possible, you need to know how to care for your child’s teeth as best as you can. ... Read more
November 5, 2015
How Often Should You Go to the Dentist?
If you want to keep your teeth as strong and healthy as possible (and we hope you do!), you likely know how important it is ... Read more
October 20, 2015
What Is Gingivitis?
When most people talk about dentistry, they focus on the teeth—cavities, fillings, cleanings, chips, dentures, cosmetic procedures . . . However, dentists also diagnose, prevent, ... Read more
October 6, 2015
How to Brush Your Teeth Properly
You brush your teeth two or three times a day (I hope) and after eating certain foods (hello, corn on the cob . . .). ... Read more
September 22, 2015
How to Not Be Afraid of the Dentist
So, you’ve got your next dentist appointment coming up, and you’re nervous about it. Or maybe you’re more than nervous, perhaps even scared. Or, you ... Read more
August 10, 2015
What Is an Intraoral Camera?
Going to the dentist means seeing, hearing about, and experiencing a variety of tools that are unfamiliar to most patients. These odd-looking tools may cause ... Read more
July 29, 2015
How to Replace A Missing Tooth
Do you mind the gap? No, we’re not talking about the London Tube’s signature warning—we’re talking about your oral health! If you have a bothersome ... Read more
July 14, 2015
What to Expect After a Root Canal
While you’re suffering from a tooth in need of a root canal, root canals are suffering from an unjustifiably horrible reputation. Just hearing the words ... Read more
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