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  1. The Causes of Halitosis Pt. 2

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    Keep Your Breath Fresh   Hello, dear reader, and welcome back to our blog! Here at Bitterroot Dental, we feel that most Missoula area residents can agree that bad breath is something that no one enjoys. Whether you are the person with bad breath or you are a person who is having to deal with someone who has bad breath, the experience is never a pleasant one. In our previous post, we went over…Read More

  2. The Causes of Halitosis

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    Don’t Let Bad Breath Affect You   Hello, and welcome back to our blog! Here at Bitterroot Dental, we strive to provide the best dental services in the Missoula area. A healthy mouth is one of the most important things in relation to a person’s overall health and, in our opinion, not enough people realize exactly how bad certain dental conditions can be if they are left untreated. One thin…Read More

  3. The Worst Food For Your Teeth Pt. 2

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    Protect Your Teeth From These Substances   Hello, and welcome back to our blog! Here at Bitterroot Dental in Missoula we are dedicated to providing the best dental services that we can in order to help all of our neighbors maintain good oral hygiene. In our last post, we touched upon some of the foods and beverages that are bad for people’s teeth and, in today’s post, we are going to expa…Read More

  4. The Worst Food For Your Teeth

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    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

  5. Our Favorite Summer Treat Damages Teeth

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    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

  6. 6 Summer-Worthy Dental Tips

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    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

  7. Best Foods for a Healthy Smile: Part 1

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    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

  8. Am I Brushing Enough?

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    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

  9. Dentist Recommended Chewing Gum?

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    The feud between dentists and candy predates all of us. And what is gum if not a candy that you chew far more? Clearly, dentists must loathe chewing gum above all others. For sugar-sweetened gum, it is pretty high up there on a dentist’s “least wanted” list, sugar-free gum, however, may actually come with more than a stamp of approval, but with full-fledged dental support and a toothy smile.…Read More

  10. Natural Dentistry in Moderation

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    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