pediatric dentistry

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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