In this message from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH we look at the big picture. Developing a relationship with an experienced dentist is vital for maintaining healthy smiles for every member of the family. Here are five reasons to make us your partner in dental health. Visit Us For the Truth. Healthy habits are […]
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3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you need to do. At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we understand that. (Life gets busy for us, too!) But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the […]
A Youthful Smile At Any Age
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Aging is an inescapable fact of life. While some of the challenges that come with it cannot be avoided, others can. At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we help patients of all ages with their dental health issues. Many dental problems that are common with aging include missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and […]
Save Your Breath
This post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH focuses on a problem experienced by many people, bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common is poor oral hygiene. Halitosis often happens in the middle of the day, due to an inability to brush between meals. Small food pieces on the […]
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine? We’re asked about this from time to time at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. Our answer is short and sweet: “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more […]
Preventing Tooth Decay
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Tooth decay is one of the most pervasive childhood issues, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Regular checkups at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH is one of the best things for preventing tooth decay. Blame it on Bacteria The cause of tooth decay is bacteria. Bacteria live in your mouth and merge with plaque […]
Raise Your Dental IQ
Little things you can do every day can raise your Dental IQ and benefit your smile. One simple lesson from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. The critical thing is the balance of bacteria. This is […]
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Good dental health and a great smile depend on more than simply brushing regularly. In this post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we present a quick refresher on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it helps to get a reminder once in […]
You Should Worry if Any of These 3 Things Happen in Your Mouth
The state of your oral health is closely related to your overall health, which is just one of the reasons why daily brushing and flossing is so important. At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH we’re using this post to discuss three common issues that you should never ignore. Dry mouth. Everyone has an unusually […]
Eruption Charts: Not As Scary As They Sound
This post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH examines eruption charts, and how we use them in pediatric dentistry. Do they sound a little scary? They aren’t. An eruption chart is a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come in, or ‘erupt,’ in a growing […]
