1. The Worst Food For Your Teeth

    Do You Know Which Foods Are Bad For Your Teeth?   When it comes to taking care of your teeth, most people are well aware of the fact that certain foods are worse for overall oral health than others. As a child, almost everyone is told that sugar is bad for their teeth and that if they eat a lot of sweets they are setting themselves up for disaster in the future. While we here at Bitterroot De…Read More

  2. Our Favorite Summer Treat Damages Teeth

    When summer rolls around each year, we can finally stow away the slow cooker, along with its soups, stews, and chilis, and make room in the freezer for a few pints of ice cream. In fact, there are plenty of common foods found in summer diets across the country that are pretty unique to the warmer months. Today, we’ll give a dentist’s point-of-view on the dangers teeth face from ice cream, the …Read More

  3. 6 Summer-Worthy Dental Tips

    Within a couple of weeks before and after this entry, schools will release kids young and old out into the world for days, weeks, or months of fun in the sun. In any case, summer vacation represents the perfect time for a dentist appointment and an even better time to begin (or maintain) good dental habits at home. Our 6 Tips for Summer Break Dental Habits While the dentist may not be the first th…Read More

  4. Best Foods for a Healthy Smile: Part 2

    Welcome back to our latest blog series. In this series, we are discussing the top foods to be eating to keep your smile bright, white, and beaming. With spring almost in session, it will be time for picnics, camping trips, and lazy days in the sun. Most people want to make sure that their bodies are prepared for the extra activity they will soon be participating in and that is why they decide to c…Read More

  5. Best Foods for a Healthy Smile: Part 1

    Spring may seem like it's still forever away, but in actuality, it’s closer than we think. With spring right around the corner, you may be dreaming of sunny afternoons, days at the pool, and lazy Sunday afternoons eating your favorite treats on a patio. Many individuals decide that they want to start a new routine to get their “summer body” prepared. This can mean anything from creating a ro…Read More

  6. Am I Brushing Enough?

    One question our Missoula dentist gets all too often is simply “am I brushing enough?” While we typically can’t definitively say whether or not a given person is actually dedicating as much time and energy to brushing as they should, it is safe to say that most people do not. When Enough is Enough Any dentist, in Missoula and across the country, will likely tell you the same thing: Brush twi…Read More

  7. Natural Dentistry in Moderation

    Recently, there has been a growing trend to reject certain aspects of modern medicine in favor of natural remedies. While there is plenty of controversy to debate in that topic, today we’ll look at the benefits of what they preach, while cautioning some of the detriments. Walking the Natural Line Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet At the heart of this Natural Renaissance is the whole food, plant-based…Read More

  8. Kids Love No Drill, No Shot

    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

  9. Welcome To Our New Dental Blog!

    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