In this post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety […]
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Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we see more cavities in our patients than we would like to. Cavities are far too common in the United States, and there is a tendency to consider them inevitable. Cavities happen when certain types of bacteria produce acids in the mouth. These acids destroy the enamel of […]
Happy Teeth Don’t Just Happen
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Keeping your teeth clean is a critical part of maintaining a beautiful smile. One of the advantages of visiting us at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH is having a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing habits. Your Partner in Oral Health Our dental hygienist can professionally clean and polish your teeth […]
Patient Education Is A Priority At Vanguard Dental Group
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
When patients are fully informed about their dental health, they make better choices. That’s been our experience at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, so we make patient education a priority at every checkup. Are regular checkups even necessary? That question comes up sometimes. We don’t mean to hedge with our answer, but it really […]
Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Proper nutrition can benefit you in many ways: increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH we ask: How often do you consider how your diet affects your dental health? Your diet influences your risk of cavities, enamel health, […]
Be Glad We Have X-Ray Vision
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
During a dental checkup at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to make accurate diagnoses […]
Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future At Vanguard Dental Group
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
This post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH takes a brief look at the history of our profession. It has now been over 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. New Hampshire dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past century and […]
Afraid of the Dentist? 5 Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both, […]
Re-Contour Your Teeth
Categories: Clear braces, Family dentistry
With clear braces from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH you can improve your bite and dental health without old-fashioned metal and bracket braces. Clear braces bring your teeth into proper alignment but make orthodontic treatment inconspicuous. The proper name for them is “aligners,” and they look a lot like an athlete’s mouth guard. You […]
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. But it is a preventable disease, and also treatable, at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth for two to three minutes, at least twice a day, with […]
