Keen Smiles Family Dental Blog
General Dentistry
February 23, 2021
How to Get into the Habit of Flossing
Although most people will acknowledge that flossing is incredibly important for oral health, only 4 in 10 Americans floss at least once a day. This ... Read more
February 15, 2021
Benefits of Dental Implants
Although we hope and expect that our teeth will last a lifetime, sometimes life doesn’t go as planned. Fortunately, several solutions are available to replace ... Read more
January 20, 2021
Symptoms of Over-Brushing Teeth
In many situations, people are praised for “giving it their all.” Picture a runner sprinting to the finish line, a student using every spare minute ... Read more
January 19, 2021
Pinhole Gum Surgery 101
The eyes might be the windows to the soul, but your smile is one of the first things that others notice about you. If you’ve ... Read more
December 9, 2020
How Do Mouthguards Work?
How do mouthguards work? The answer to that question depends on why you are wearing the mouthguard. This humble, seemingly simple oral appliance can serve ... Read more
December 7, 2020
What Happens During a Dental Exam?
In 2019, 64.9 percent of American adults reported paying their dentist a visit within the past year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ... Read more
November 25, 2020
How Dental Insurance Works
Although 77 percent of Americans have dental insurance, how many of us really know how to use it? Knowing the ins-and-outs of your dental insurance ... Read more
October 27, 2020
How to Brush Your Teeth with Braces
As your braces work hard to straighten your teeth, you should work hard to clean and protect your teeth. In fact, oral hygiene is especially ... Read more
October 8, 2020
How Often Should You Brush Your Teeth?
When it comes to oral health, brushing your teeth is a nonnegotiable. Like flossing and drinking plenty of water, it’s something that you should be ... Read more
September 30, 2020
How to Soothe Sensitive Teeth
Do you feel a jolt of pain each time you eat a spoonful of ice cream? Do you avoid drinking your favorite hot beverages, like ... Read more
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