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  1. Engaging Kids in Dental Care

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    Parents routinely struggle with teaching children proper dental habits that will translate into lifelong oral health. Your friendly, local Missoula dentist at Bitterroot Dental has some key tips and techniques that can help to engage children of all ages with their own oral health. Start Young As with any habit, the earlier you begin to reinforce the importance of oral health, the more likely posi…Read More

  2. Fluoride Myths Part 1: Drinking Water

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    It seems as though the only time that fluoride concerns arise, the issue it at hand is on one of two things: A city’s water supply and household toothpaste. In both instances, there are far more misconceptions abound than actual data. We’ve heard that fluoride is a poisonous and dangerous substance, which is an exaggerated truth. The fact of the matter is that it tends to scare people when the…Read More

  3. Choosing A Family Dentist

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    Searching for a dentist for the entire family can be a challenging task. There is quite a lot to consider that reaches beyond insurance acceptance. There is no reason for the process to be a hassle as long as you take the right steps toward ensuring that your next family dentist is the best fit for your family. Plan For Future Dental Needs When you need to find a dentist for the family, it is impo…Read More

  4. How Gum Disease Impacts The Entire Body

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    It is commonly understood that gum diseases, such as gingivitis, are largely preventable, yet exceedingly inconvenient when contracted. What many people do not know about gum disease is that it can negatively impact the body as a whole, not just your mouth. The mouth functions as the gateway for that which comes into our bodies, but we do not consider that the health of our mouth can also be a gat…Read More

  5. Kids Love No Drill, No Shot

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    Drills and shots are synonymous with dental issues, for just about anything above a routine cleaning. For many children, this can take the already scary experience of going to the dentist and turn it into a lifelong aversion caused by the pain and discomfort associated with having a drill inside of their mouth. Of course, the best way to avoid dental procedures is by the child avoiding cavities an…Read More

  6. To Fill Or Not To Fill?

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    The fact of the matter is it can be a really challenging feat to get your children to brush their teeth, especially when they still have their baby teeth. Not only are children more interested in other things, like playing outside or watching their favorite TV show, plenty of kids are well aware that their baby teeth are going to fall out. Because of this, children are unable to see the downfalls …Read More

  7. Teaching Childhood Tooth Brushing, Part 2

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    In Our Previous Blog we began the basic tips and knowledge every parent should arm themselves with when considering a family dentist. Here in Missoula, many families trust the pediatric dentistry experts at Bitterroot Dental, Missoula’s Top Rated Local® family dental office. After you ensure your child’s brushing resources are readily available to them, and prepare yourself for monitoring and…Read More

  8. Teaching Childhood Tooth Brushing, Part 1

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    Just about every parent understands the importance of having their children brush their teeth, however many do not ensure that their children know the correct way to effectively brush their teeth. While many parents believe that they are teaching their children effective oral habits, the reality is that many parents were not trained properly themselves as children, and could actually pass on less-…Read More

  9. Avoid Dental Local Anesthesia

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    It is common to hear someone returning from the dentist to complain of the facial numbness or drooping caused by the novocaine injection used to mitigate the pain during a procedure. However, novocaine has been replaced in most family dental offices with a more modern anesthetic called lidocaine. While lidocaine carries less inherent risk than novocaine, the best solution for risk-free dentistry i…Read More

  10. Welcome To Our New Dental Blog!

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    Welcome to the new Bitterroot Dental blog! As Missoula’s Top Rated Local® Family Dentist, we plan to use our blog to better connect with our dental patients, answer questions relating to our services, as well as provide helpful dental hygiene tips and advice. We hope to bring the same warm atmosphere of our dental office to our blog, so feel free to ask questions or leave a comment in the blog …Read More