Keen Smiles Family Dental Blog
General Dentistry
January 17, 2024
What Is an Open Bite?
Oral health is more complex than many people realize. For example, you may not have been aware that your bite and the alignment of your ... Read more
January 4, 2024
How to Fix an Underbite
Do your bottom front teeth extend out beyond your top front teeth? This is known as an underbite. Sometimes, an underbite is quite mild and ... Read more
December 22, 2023
How Is Your Bite Supposed to Look?
When you think about a bite, you likely think about chewing and eating. But “bite” also refers to the way in which your upper and ... 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
March 14, 2023
The Pros and Cons of Electric Toothbrushes
Numerous products have been “electrified” in the last several decades. From electric mixers and electric guitars to electric wheelchairs and bikes, our world is increasingly ... Read more
March 8, 2023
Do Genetics Affect Your Teeth?
Perhaps you owe your eyes to your dad, your hair to your mom, and your sense of humor to your grandma. But what about your ... Read more
February 22, 2023
How to Get Over Your Fear of the Dentist
Do you dread visiting the dentist? Does the mere thought of a dental exam make you want to hide beneath your covers? Have you been ... Read more
February 3, 2023
The Best Options to Replace a Missing Tooth
When you lose a tooth as a child, you can rest easy knowing that it’ll be replaced by another tooth soon. You might even be ... Read more
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